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Minisforum 790s7 mini-ITX 7L Barebone Desktop: Ryzen 9 7940HX

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$389

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Minisforum has Minisforum 790s7 mini-ITX 7L Desktop in various configurations on sale for $459 - $70 when you apply promo code MS70 at checkout = $389. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member CyanGazelle2241 for sharing this deal.

Note: Barebone configuration does not include an operating system.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX Processor (16 cores/32 threads)
  • AMD Radeon 610M Graphics
  • 2x DDR5 SODIMM Slot (64GB Max)
  • 2×M.2 2280 PCIe4.0 SSD Slot
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 2.0 Type-C
    • 1x USB A 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Alt DP)
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
    • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4

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  • This price matches our Frontpage Deal from November.
  • For Warranty/Return info, click here.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by CyanGazelle2241
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Minisforum has Minisforum 790s7 mini-ITX 7L Desktop in various configurations on sale for $459 - $70 when you apply promo code MS70 at checkout = $389. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member CyanGazelle2241 for sharing this deal.

Note: Barebone configuration does not include an operating system.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX Processor (16 cores/32 threads)
  • AMD Radeon 610M Graphics
  • 2x DDR5 SODIMM Slot (64GB Max)
  • 2×M.2 2280 PCIe4.0 SSD Slot
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 2.0 Type-C
    • 1x USB A 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Alt DP)
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
    • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • This price matches our Frontpage Deal from November.
  • For Warranty/Return info, click here.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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dealmeister3000
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Maybe not "no name" but the question regarding LONG-TERM BIOS support from these mini PC manufacturers is a very real question.

I prefer apple m4 or something like Asus (formerly Intel nuc) depending on use case.

I don't know if minisforum falls into the sketchy LONG-TERM BIOS support category.
argentum
1130 Posts
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I got no need for a mini pc, but in for debate on bios update. Ask yourself, how many time have you seen someone's pc got hacked because of a bios issue? And on the other hand, how many times have you seem a bios update broke something? To me it is absolute 0 for the former, and quite a few for the later.

The truth is, hacking a pc through bios firmwale loophole requires very deep professional knowledge, very few CS students even know how to mess around with firmware, not to mention hack it.

My suggestion to average people, forget about bios update, whatever it comes in with, just runit till death. Well if you are having an active hacker's war with some organization, then maybe think a bit about patching security holes.
Gb1908
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Is buying a noname motherboard worth it these days with the apparent need for mfg to work with cpu makers on security or failures of design/code?

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korpo53
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Quote from zchang :
The Ryzen 7945hx CPU is almost 50% faster than the Intel i5 13600 multithread. Ryzen 7945hx also consumes 55W TDP compared to Intel's 125W TDP, which means that you can save 50% electric bill.
That's not what TDP means, at all.
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CyanGazelle2241
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Quote from scraejtp :
The Ryzen is more efficient, but not nearly the claim here. The 7945HX is a mobile chip, with a TDP as low as 55w, but rated up to 75W. I could not find what it was configured for in this application, but I would be surprised if it were under 75W. When looking at benchmarks I would typically also assume 75W unless looking at a review that specifically states the power profile. The TDP of the I5-13600 is only rated at 65W, max turbo power is 154W. Quick search, think you are looking at the 13600K. I doubt the average application requires full load, and the 8 efficiency cores in the 13600 will allow a pretty good savings during non-demanding loads. Intel idle efficiency has historically been better than AMD as well. TLDR, TDP is not sufficient for understanding your electric savings. Especially when the wrong TDP is used.
up to 85W according to the Amazon listing
Jan 12, 2025
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GransIsland
Jan 12, 2025
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Quote from hg4399 :
What kind of GPU can fit in there?
Low profile options like the 4060 LP
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CyanGazelle2241
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank CyanGazelle2241

fwiw - according to the bios release notes, this motherboard has had a v1.00 bios since 2023/10/08 and has had 9 updates since with the latest being released on 2024/09/29 (v1.09)
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litesdsd
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Jan 12, 2025
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As an noob can someone please explain to me the importance of long term bios support and the consequences when one doesn't have long term bios support. I value security in my pc since I do all of my banking and investing on computer. Thank you!

FWIW, I'm looking for a home computer for general home use (internet,banking,investing) but I also run an engineering software that hits the CPU hard.
Jan 12, 2025
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cobravap
Jan 12, 2025
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Quote from Gb1908 :
Have they done more than 3y bios support/updates?
My 6th gen intel nuc came out in 2015 Q4; and last bios update is Q1 of 2019. So yes the bigger companies do offer updates well past 2 years
Jan 12, 2025
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argentum
Jan 12, 2025
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I got no need for a mini pc, but in for debate on bios update. Ask yourself, how many time have you seen someone's pc got hacked because of a bios issue? And on the other hand, how many times have you seem a bios update broke something? To me it is absolute 0 for the former, and quite a few for the later.

The truth is, hacking a pc through bios firmwale loophole requires very deep professional knowledge, very few CS students even know how to mess around with firmware, not to mention hack it.

My suggestion to average people, forget about bios update, whatever it comes in with, just runit till death. Well if you are having an active hacker's war with some organization, then maybe think a bit about patching security holes.
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litesdsd
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Quote from argentum :
I got no need for a mini pc, but in for debate on bios update. Ask yourself, how many time have you seen someone's pc got hacked because of a bios issue? And on the other hand, how many times have you seem a bios update broke something? To me it is absolute 0 for the former, and quite a few for the later.

The truth is, hacking a pc through bios firmwale loophole requires very deep professional knowledge, very few CS students even know how to mess around with firmware, not to mention hack it.

My suggestion to average people, forget about bios update, whatever it comes in with, just runit till death. Well if you are having an active hacker's war with some organization, then maybe think a bit about patching security holes.
Thank you for the insight.
Jan 12, 2025
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hos01
Jan 12, 2025
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The one with 32gb +1 tb + RTX 4060 when you scroll down to specifications says it does not come dedicated GPU. So does it have RTX 4060 or not?
Jan 12, 2025
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seanleeforever
Jan 12, 2025
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Quote from argentum :
I got no need for a mini pc, but in for debate on bios update. Ask yourself, how many time have you seen someone's pc got hacked because of a bios issue? And on the other hand, how many times have you seem a bios update broke something? To me it is absolute 0 for the former, and quite a few for the later.

The truth is, hacking a pc through bios firmwale loophole requires very deep professional knowledge, very few CS students even know how to mess around with firmware, not to mention hack it.

My suggestion to average people, forget about bios update, whatever it comes in with, just runit till death. Well if you are having an active hacker's war with some organization, then maybe think a bit about patching security holes.

CS student don't actually deal with firmware / hardware, firmware/hardware is more EE/CE


anyhow, i think this is a good deal for what it is, consider the BD795i board that was on sale for 399, and this is basically that with case, fan, and PSU. i do find that the graphic card choices are somewhat restrictive if you want to do anything series on it. and 4060 seems to be the fastest card you can got for the half height and for the power budget the PSU provides. but if you want to expand beyond that, you basically have to throw away just about everything except the board.
Last edited by seanleeforever January 11, 2025 at 07:47 PM.
Jan 12, 2025
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gwite
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Quote from hos01 :
The one with 32gb +1 tb + RTX 4060 when you scroll down to specifications says it does not come dedicated GPU. So does it have RTX 4060 or not?
Yes. Comes with 4060. That option costs $939.
Jan 12, 2025
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CharlesCCC
Jan 12, 2025
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The CPU looks amazing.
Here is a comparison between this CPU and two other Apple M CPUs
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/comp...M4-10-Core
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litesdsd
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So it looks like this case is too small to cram a 3.5" platter drive into? Plus I don't see any SATA ports mentioned on the motherboard.
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gwite
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Quote from litesdsd :
So it looks like this case is too small to cram a 3.5" platter drive into? Plus I don't see any SATA ports mentioned on the motherboard.
Just go bare bones and add as much of your own m.2 storage as needed.

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litesdsd
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I hear you but in my current rig I have an expensive 14TB hard drive for my data and videos that I want to bring along to my new PC. I could setup a NAS but I'd rather not.

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