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popularSuryasis posted May 12, 2025 3:27 PM

Minisforum AI X1 Barebone: Ryzen AI 9 365, 2xSODIMM, 2.5G Lan, USB4, OCulink, Wi-Fi 7 @ $549 & More

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Product Page Link: https://store.minisforum.com/prod...4113981685

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Ryzen AI 9 365 based Configurations:
  • Barebone @ $549
  • 64GB Ram + 1TB SSD @ $799
Ryzen 7 260 based Configurations:
  • 64GB Ram + 1TB SSD @ $657
Also available Ryzen 7 255 (Rebranded 8745HS, same as 8845HS but without NPU) Based configuration with Coupon Code MGPC30
  • Barebone @ $349
  • 32GB Ram + 1TB SSD @ $509
  • 64GB Ram + 1TB SSD @ $697
Note: Only models with Ram and SSD comes with Windows 11. Barebone models don't have any License.

Spec (AI 9 365 Barebone)
  • Ryzen AI 9 365 10C/20T 2 GHz (5 GHz Boost, 4 Zen5 + 6 Zen5C, 24MB L3 Cache)
  • Radeon 880M RDNA 3.5 Integrated Graphics @ 2900 MHz (12 CU)
  • 2x SODIMM Slots (Up to 128GB 5600 MT/s)
  • 2x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe Slot
  • 1x M.2 2230 Slot for NIC (Populated)
  • Wi-Fi 7 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.4
  • 2x Internal Stereo Speakers
  • DC 19V/62.32A 120W Power Adapter
  • 128×126×52mm(LWH)
  • 0.6 kg
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps
    • 1x USB-A 2.0
    • 1x USB 4.0 Type-C 40 Gbps (DisplayPort, 100W PD In, 15W PD Out, Back)
    • 1x USB 4.0 Type-C 40 Gbps (DisplayPort, PD Out 15W)
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K@120Hz)
    • 1x DisplayPort 2.0(4K@120Hz)
    • 1x OCuLink
    • 1x 2.5G RJ-45 Ethernet
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack
    • 2x DMIC
    • 1x DC Power In
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Product Page Link: https://store.minisforum.com/prod...4113981685

QA note: must use code GG30 or x126030

Ryzen AI 9 365 based Configurations:
  • Barebone @ $549
  • 64GB Ram + 1TB SSD @ $799
Ryzen 7 260 based Configurations:
  • 64GB Ram + 1TB SSD @ $657
Also available Ryzen 7 255 (Rebranded 8745HS, same as 8845HS but without NPU) Based configuration with Coupon Code MGPC30
  • Barebone @ $349
  • 32GB Ram + 1TB SSD @ $509
  • 64GB Ram + 1TB SSD @ $697
Note: Only models with Ram and SSD comes with Windows 11. Barebone models don't have any License.

Spec (AI 9 365 Barebone)
  • Ryzen AI 9 365 10C/20T 2 GHz (5 GHz Boost, 4 Zen5 + 6 Zen5C, 24MB L3 Cache)
  • Radeon 880M RDNA 3.5 Integrated Graphics @ 2900 MHz (12 CU)
  • 2x SODIMM Slots (Up to 128GB 5600 MT/s)
  • 2x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe Slot
  • 1x M.2 2230 Slot for NIC (Populated)
  • Wi-Fi 7 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.4
  • 2x Internal Stereo Speakers
  • DC 19V/62.32A 120W Power Adapter
  • 128×126×52mm(LWH)
  • 0.6 kg
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps
    • 1x USB-A 2.0
    • 1x USB 4.0 Type-C 40 Gbps (DisplayPort, 100W PD In, 15W PD Out, Back)
    • 1x USB 4.0 Type-C 40 Gbps (DisplayPort, PD Out 15W)
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K@120Hz)
    • 1x DisplayPort 2.0(4K@120Hz)
    • 1x OCuLink
    • 1x 2.5G RJ-45 Ethernet
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack
    • 2x DMIC
    • 1x DC Power In

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May 12, 2025 7:00 PM
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revere04May 12, 2025 7:00 PM
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Radeon 880m good for gaming?
May 12, 2025 7:09 PM
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SiennaHamster5376May 12, 2025 7:09 PM
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Quote from revere04 :
Radeon 880m good for gaming?
Should handle light-medium games well but you're gonna wanna go the egpu route to play 4k AAA games.
May 12, 2025 7:49 PM
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May 12, 2025 10:40 PM
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TonyG6237May 12, 2025 10:40 PM
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Quote from heartspeace :
Why not just use retired PC as Windows 11 demands 2019+ models with TPM 2.0+?
I believe this processor allows you to share the onboard memory with the cpu and gpu. That makes it pretty unique in that you can run AI models on this tiny machine without a dedicated gpu - in the windows world at least.
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Quote from revere04 :
Radeon 880m good for gaming?
Very low spec gaming, I just tested Monster Hunter Wilds on the $849 version of this with the 890m and it was 25-35fps on the lowest settings. Wasn't even Series S quality.
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May 13, 2025 12:07 AM
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PopeyeDMay 13, 2025 12:07 AM
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thoughts on medium level video editing?
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CaleoMay 13, 2025 12:39 AM
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These do seem to have decent connectivity with 2.5 GBe + (1-2) USB 4 (presumably 40+gbps).. Anyone with real experience with them that can comment on what kind of wattage do they generally just run at with real-world 'idle' use?

Hard not to compare this to something like the $450 M4 Mini that's been available.. those run around 1.5-4W during 'real-world idle'.

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May 13, 2025 1:03 AM
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whiskershire_sauceMay 13, 2025 1:03 AM
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geez; how many variants are there? 365/370/385/395/395+???
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MengL7682May 13, 2025 1:17 AM
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Quote from smackdownfletch :
Very low spec gaming, I just tested Monster Hunter Wilds on the $849 version of this with the 890m and it was 25-35fps on the lowest settings. Wasn't even Series S quality.
That's pretty impressive imo. My 3070 only gets 50 60 on wilds lol
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clocks11May 13, 2025 1:30 AM
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Interesting they do not have some of these models on Amazon.
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BeigeHerring9745May 13, 2025 2:27 AM
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Quote from Caleo :
These do seem to have decent connectivity with 2.5 GBe + (1-2) USB 4 (presumably 40+gbps).. Anyone with real experience with them that can comment on what kind of wattage do they generally just run at with real-world 'idle' use?

Hard not to compare this to something like the $450 M4 Mini that's been available.. those run around 1.5-4W during 'real-world idle'.
Don't worry, I googled it so you don't have to! Multiple reviews state about 10 watts at idle.

You can compare this to a Mac mini if you want but why? Windows vs Mac is fundamentally an apples and oranges comparison. They share some similar functionality but are different ecosystems.
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max1001May 13, 2025 2:30 AM
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Quote from revere04 :
Radeon 880m good for gaming?
Good enough for 1080p low-med settings.
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cuoreesitanteMay 13, 2025 2:51 AM
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Quote from max1001 :
Good enough for 1080p low-med settings.
That's better than the one that comes on the SteamDeck right?
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youra6May 13, 2025 2:55 AM
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Quote from cuoreesitante :
That's better than the one that comes on the SteamDeck right?
Much better than the steam deck.

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SDSummerDayMay 13, 2025 2:56 AM
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Quote from TonyG6237 :
I believe this processor allows you to share the onboard memory with the cpu and gpu. That makes it pretty unique in that you can run AI models on this tiny machine without a dedicated gpu - in the windows world at least.

Yes and no. This one ( AI 365) has 880m, which is based on RDNA3.5, and has max vram allocation of 8GB. This really is just slightly faster than 780M that you find in most smaller PCs (7840HS) which support 4G vram allocation. This is what you would call shared memory. A copy still takes place when data is passing between cpu and GPU ram. you cannot really do much with 8GB when it comes to any decent sized models.

This is not to be confused with actual AI MAX like 390 or 395 that comes with 8050s or 8060s, which used unified memory system that can allocation up to 96G vram, and the AI MAX is what most refer to when talking about running local models. because have you check the price for a graphic card or unified system that has 96G vram?

borrow from AMD
"Featuring up to 128GB of unified memory with up to 96GB available for graphics, systems powered by Ryzen AI Max for seamless and reliable multitasking, with the ability to support incredibly large AI models. With the addition of an NPU with up to 50 TOPS, Ryzen AI Max Series processors are the ultimate powerhouse for next-gen AI PCs and accelerating demanding AI-enabled workstation and creator software."

https://www.amd.com/en/newsroom/p...l-ai-.html

unfortunately the 395 or 390 chips is currently only sold by ASUS 13 inch and HP 14 inch laptop that demand a premium (i think my HP AI 395 cost around 4k).. it maybe a while before them become available in mini PC format.
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