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Minisforum N5 AI NAS Barebone (Cert Refurb): Ryzen 7 255, 128GB Storage, 3x22110 PCIe SSD, 5x 2.5/3.5" SATA 3 Bay, USB4, OCuLink, 10G+5G Lan, MinisClound OS @ $439 + F/S

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Link: https://refurbished.minisforum.co...orum-n5-us

Coupon: $60 OFF via NAS60

Spec:
  • Ryzen 7 255 8C/16T CPU 3.8 GHz (4.95 GHz Boost, 24MB Cache)
  • AMD Radeon 780M Graphics
  • 2x DDR5 5600 SODIMM (96GB Max, Non-ECC)
  • 128GB SSD (in the 1st SSD bay) /w MinisCloud OS installed
  • Storage/Expansions
    • 5x 3.5"/2.5" SATA 3.0 Bay (Up to 22TB)
    • 1x M.2 2230/2280/22110 NVME SSD(up to 4TB,PCIE4.0 x1)
    • 1x U.2/M.2 2280/22110 NVME SSD(up to 15TB,PCIE4.0 x1)
    • 1x U.2/M.2 2280/22110 NVME SSD(up to 15TB,PCIE4.0 x2)
    • 1x PCIe X16 Slot Running at X4 Gen 4 Speed
  • Ethernet Controller:
    • 1x 10GbE LAN (RJ45, Module: Marvel AQC113)
    • 1x 5GbE LAN (RJ45, Module: Realtek RTL8126 )
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB4 Type-C 40 Gbps /w DP 1.4 (1 Front, one Back)
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps (1 Front, one Back)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps (Internal)
    • 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
    • 1x OcuLink Port (PCIe 4.0 X 4 @ 64Gbps)
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K@144Hz, 8K@60Hz)
    • 1x Power Button /w LED
    • 1x Reset Hole
    • 1x Anti-Theft Lock Hole
    • 1x Buzzer
  • LED Indicator:
    • 1x Status LED (Front)
    • 2x NIC LED (Front)
    • 5x HDD LED (Front)
    • DC 5525 19V/14.73A 280W Power Supply
    • 5 kg/ 11 lbs.
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Link: https://refurbished.minisforum.co...orum-n5-us

Coupon: $60 OFF via NAS60

Spec:
  • Ryzen 7 255 8C/16T CPU 3.8 GHz (4.95 GHz Boost, 24MB Cache)
  • AMD Radeon 780M Graphics
  • 2x DDR5 5600 SODIMM (96GB Max, Non-ECC)
  • 128GB SSD (in the 1st SSD bay) /w MinisCloud OS installed
  • Storage/Expansions
    • 5x 3.5"/2.5" SATA 3.0 Bay (Up to 22TB)
    • 1x M.2 2230/2280/22110 NVME SSD(up to 4TB,PCIE4.0 x1)
    • 1x U.2/M.2 2280/22110 NVME SSD(up to 15TB,PCIE4.0 x1)
    • 1x U.2/M.2 2280/22110 NVME SSD(up to 15TB,PCIE4.0 x2)
    • 1x PCIe X16 Slot Running at X4 Gen 4 Speed
  • Ethernet Controller:
    • 1x 10GbE LAN (RJ45, Module: Marvel AQC113)
    • 1x 5GbE LAN (RJ45, Module: Realtek RTL8126 )
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB4 Type-C 40 Gbps /w DP 1.4 (1 Front, one Back)
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps (1 Front, one Back)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps (Internal)
    • 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
    • 1x OcuLink Port (PCIe 4.0 X 4 @ 64Gbps)
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K@144Hz, 8K@60Hz)
    • 1x Power Button /w LED
    • 1x Reset Hole
    • 1x Anti-Theft Lock Hole
    • 1x Buzzer
  • LED Indicator:
    • 1x Status LED (Front)
    • 2x NIC LED (Front)
    • 5x HDD LED (Front)
    • DC 5525 19V/14.73A 280W Power Supply
    • 5 kg/ 11 lbs.

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Feb 27, 2026 04:15 PM
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vd853Feb 27, 2026 04:15 PM
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Quote from SlickCrayon1512 :
Minisforum sold me a refurbished 795s7 32gb 2tb, it stopped working last month, they said I can get a replacement by shipping the defect one back to them on my cost. They took my unit for a month, told me it's non repairable, and told me that I can get a 5 year old $300 junk pc (11900hk, no ssd or memory) as a replacement because "they are comparable value". I refused, and they said there is nothing they can do and also won't return my original defective unit back.

I have written to my senator for a request of ban on minisforum. I hope you all do the same. Raise not only the long term shady practice, but also the national security concerns.

I have been building PCs and laptops from 1990s, and have never ever seen company being like this in China before I moved to Texas. This is a freaking world class joke. I have purchased hundreds if not thousands of PCs from all brands, and even GMKtec is doing better.

fark minisforum.
This is why I save myself the trouble and just build a truenas from older pc.
Feb 27, 2026 04:16 PM
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jmandawgFeb 27, 2026 04:16 PM
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Quote from SlickCrayon1512 :
Minisforum sold me a refurbished 795s7 32gb 2tb, it stopped working last month, they said I can get a replacement by shipping the defect one back to them on my cost. They took my unit for a month, told me it's non repairable, and told me that I can get a 5 year old $300 junk pc (11900hk, no ssd or memory) as a replacement because "they are comparable value". I refused, and they said there is nothing they can do and also won't return my original defective unit back.

I have written to my senator for a request of ban on minisforum. I hope you all do the same. Raise not only the long term shady practice, but also the national security concerns.

I have been building PCs and laptops from 1990s, and have never ever seen company being like this in China before I moved to Texas. This is a freaking world class joke. I have purchased hundreds if not thousands of PCs from all brands, and even GMKtec is doing better.

fark minisforum.
comeon guys, when you buy these cheap chinese mini PCs shipped from china, you know what your getting yourself into. If not then you should not be buying them. no bios updates, no. replacement parts, no support, no warranty..... everyone gets fooled by the likes of ETAPrime and other youtubers reviews.
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Feb 27, 2026 05:14 PM
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edgarwongFeb 27, 2026 05:14 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank edgarwong

i'd get something like the Ubiquiti's UNAS PRO. (7) bays from $499 as storage. Then do a mac mini or old low power PC as the compute if you need to run ARR's, VMs, LXCs etc.
https://store.ui.com/us/en/catego...?s=us&l=en
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Feb 27, 2026 05:33 PM
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StrongDesk6816Feb 27, 2026 05:33 PM
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Quote from leecewest :
The one time I ordered a refurbished item from Minisforum it was obviously defective.
I had a similar experience with a refurb unit. It wouldn't even post. Thankfully I did get a full refund.
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Feb 27, 2026 07:44 PM
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cuoreesitanteFeb 27, 2026 07:44 PM
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Got one. Been looking for a new NAS to replace an aging Qnap unit with a celeron, and this will do nicely.

Will probaby put Proxmox on it and make it a cluster with my existing miniPC, and run Truenas or something on a VM to connect the drives.

Now if I can get a deal on some ram that'd be great
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leecewestYesterday 05:25 AM
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Quote from StrongDesk6816 :
I had a similar experience with a refurb unit. It wouldn't even post. Thankfully I did get a full refund.
Mine had a screw loose, freely rattling inside the case. I removed the screw and tried booting the PC but it wouldn't post. I found where the screw belonged and screwed it in, then the PC would post but the PC would crash every 5 to 10 minutes. I think Minisforum doesn't even check their returns, they send them out as "refurbished" and let their customers confirm defects.
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