Minisforum Launches Ryzen 9 9955HX & X870M “F1FGM” MoTD Motherboard, 9955HX “MS-A2” Mini PC & Strix-based NAS Solutions

Minisforum recently unveiled its cutting-edge products powered by the new AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX “Fire Range”processor, showcasing a variety of innovative MoTD and Mini PC options.

Minisforum Introduces New AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX Products

At the “Japan IT Spring Week, ”Minisforum presented an exciting array of its latest offerings, featuring the advanced AMD Ryzen CPUs. This lineup includes MoTD (Mobile on Desktop) motherboards, robust Mini PCs, and versatile NAS systems designed for consumers and professionals alike.

Minisforum F1FGM MoTD Motherboard: A Desktop Powerhouse

The highlight of the reveal is the Minisforum “F1FGM”motherboard, which builds upon the success of the MoTD series by integrating the latest Ryzen technology. Styled in a compact mATX format, this motherboard boasts an impressive thermal design with heatsinks designed strategically across its VRMs, M.2 slots, and PCH, complemented by a protective I/O cover. It serves as the successor to the popular BD770i and BD790i models, now packed with the cutting-edge Fire Range “Ryzen 9000HX”processors.

The F1FGM motherboard supports the powerful AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, which features 16 cores and 32 threads built on the enhanced Zen 5 architecture. With a boost clock reaching up to 5.4 GHz and a generous 64 MB of L3 cache, this chip is designed for top-tier performance. While it operates at a default power of 55W, it can be overclocked to an impressive 160W, ensuring users enjoy a premium computing experience.

This motherboard option comes equipped with a feature-rich 13-phase Duet rail VRM system based on 60A SPS power stages, poised to manage the CPU’s robust power demands effectively. For memory, users can enjoy four DDR5 DIMM slots supporting capacities up to 256 GB and speeds reaching 8000 MT/s.

Notably, the F1FGM motherboard is built on an X870M chipset designed with mobile-grade specifications that rival the B850 series. Connectivity is exceptional, with dual PCIe slots (5.0 x16 & 4.0 x16), three M.2 slots (including one rated for Gen5x4 speeds), and two SATA III ports. Enhanced I/O options include USB4, 5GbE LAN, and the latest WIFI7 technology, supplemented by two BIOS DEBUG LEDs for diagnostics.

Minisforum MS-A2 Mini PC: Compact Power with Modern I/O

Minisforum also showcased the MS-A2 Mini PC, an advancement of the previous MS-A1 series that featured Ryzen 8000G CPUs. The new iteration will incorporate Fire Range CPUs, enhancing functionality with robust I/O solutions, including three M.2 slots (one supporting U.2), a 10 GbE LAN connection via an SFP+ port, and a PCIe 4.0 x8 slot designed for low-profile cards.

In contrast to the MoTD, the MS-A2 features a distinct motherboard configuration, characterized by two SO-DIMM slots that can support up to 96 GB of RAM at speeds up to 5200 MT/s. The I/O suite is impressive, offering two USB 3.2 Gen Type-C ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, one USB 2.0 port, alongside two 10 GbE LAN ports, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, and DP+HDMI outputs.

Minisforum N5 PRO: Powerful NAS Solution

Completing their showcase is the “N5 PRO”NAS system, which boasts the high-performance AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU featuring 12 cores, 24 threads, and an integrated Radeon 890M iGPU. This NAS unit supports five 3.5-inch bays configurable in RAID and facilitates a tool-less design for easy drive installation and removal. Users can maximize performance with up to 48 GB of DDR5 SO-DIMMs and a single PCIe 4.0 x4 slot for video interface capabilities.

Each bay in the N5 PRO can accommodate drives with capacities of up to 22 TB, complemented by three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots (two with Gen4x1 and one with Gen4x2 connectivity).Networking options include a single 10 GbE and a single 5 GbE Ethernet port, along with three USB 3.2 Gen1 ports for versatile connectivity.

Minisforum plans to launch these innovative solutions in the upcoming months. Keep an eye out for more updates and announcements regarding these revolutionary products.

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