MINISFORUMMS-01 Mini Workstation Core i5-12600H Barebone Version Mini PC, HDMI + 2xUSB4 8K Display, 2x10G SFP+ Port, 2x2.5G LAN Port, Support M.2 2280/22110/U.2 SSD/RTX 3050 Graphics Cards
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MINISFORUMMS-01 Mini Workstation Core i5-12600H Barebone Version Mini PC, HDMI + 2xUSB4 8K Display, 2x10G SFP+ Port, 2x2.5G LAN Port, Support M.2 2280/22110/U.2 SSD/RTX 3050 Graphics Cards

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Product ID: 628550994
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  • Brand
    MINISFORUM
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
  • CPU Model
    Core i5
  • CPU Speed
    4.5 GHz
  • Graphics Card Description
    Integrated
  • Graphics Coprocessor
    Intel® Iris®
4.5 GHz i5
🌐65 Gbps speed
🖥️8K@30Hz output

Description

🚀 Elevate Your Work Game with MINISFORUM!

  • COMPACT POWERHOUSE - All this power packed into a sleek mini workstation, perfect for any workspace.
  • UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL - Experience the power of a 12-core Intel i5 processor, designed for high-performance tasks.
  • LIGHTNING FAST NETWORKING - Enjoy ultra-fast wired connections with dual 10G SFP+ ports and 2.5G LAN support.
  • TRIPLE DISPLAY CAPABILITY - Connect up to three ultra HD screens with 8K and 4K outputs for maximum productivity.
  • EXPANDABLE STORAGE OPTIONS - Customize your storage with multiple M.2 slots and RAID support for massive capacity.

The MINISFORUM MS-01 Mini Workstation is a high-performance barebone mini PC featuring an Intel Core i5-12600H processor, capable of handling demanding tasks like gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering. With support for 8K video output, ultra-fast networking, and expandable storage options, this compact workstation is designed for professionals seeking efficiency and power in a sleek package.

Specifications

Screen Resolution3840 x 2160
Max Screen Resolution3840x2160 Pixels
Processor4.5 GHz core_i5
Memory Speed4.8E+3 MHz
Hard DriveSSD
Graphics CoprocessorIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible(1.4 GHz)
Chipset BrandIntel
Card DescriptionIntegrated
Wireless Type802.11ax
Number of USB 2.0 Ports2
Number of USB 3.0 Ports3
BrandMINISFORUM
SeriesDeskMini
Item model numberDeskMini
Hardware PlatformPC
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
Item Weight6.05 pounds
Package Dimensions9.21 x 9.02 x 4.8 inches
ColorBlack
Processor BrandIntel
Number of Processors12
Computer Memory TypeDDR5 RAM
Hard Drive InterfacePCIE x 4
Hard Drive Rotational Speed5600

Reviews

4.4

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M**N

Great Performance and Value for the $$$

My personal laptop died in late November of 2024 so I decided to replace it with the MS-01. I ordered the Core i9-13900H (32+1T) but in reflection should have ordered the Core i9-13900H (0+0) because I used the 1T NVMe from my dead laptop and ordered the 96GB upgrade kit (Crucial RAM 96GB Kit (2x48GB) DDR5 5600MHz (or 5200MHz or 4800MHz) Laptop Memory CT2K48G56C46S5) which will arrive after this review. To begin the packaging this comes in is very nice and the padding is almost 2 inches thick making it very ship worthy. Access to the BIOS which is very clean and easy to use is accessed by hitting the DEL key when the Minis Forum logo appears. This unit recognized and booted effortlessly from the NVMe that was in my laptop. I examined the boot drive that came with my MS-01 and all drivers were loaded but downloading the Windows 11 drivers from the Minis Forums sites is a bit challenging but once you find the drivers they are all in one RAR file. The MS-01 is very quiet, sleeps well and wakes up easily. Under heavy load the fan is noticeable but not to the point of being obnoxious. I purchased this primarily for the dual NIC cards and the (3) NVMe slots as well as the (2) Type C ports and once the drivers are installed, they work flawlessly. The build in GPU is running a pair of LG Ultrawide monitors at 2560x1080 each and while the resolution is not quite as crisp as I hoped, it is still very clear and I suspect higher quality type C cables may help this. Screwless entry to open the case is great but there is one design flaw that I have found. One cannot access the button that opens the case with the CAT5e cables in place and one cannot access the locking clips that hold the CAT5e cables in place due to the case design. To remove the CAT5e cables one must use a tiny screwdriver to press down on the locking clips. I spent a few hours researching GPU’s that would fit in this case and the options are few, especially of you are not comfortable tearing down a GPU and installing a custom GPU Cooler. Overall I am very impressed with the unit.

S**N

Fantastic for Virtualization

This is an amazing little machine. I chose to upgrade to this as my previous virtualization machine was a cruddy 6-core CPU thin client that barely did the job. Since I share an office with my significant other I can't just get a big system, or a datacenter server, so this is the best option. This thing is a beast. I threw in the maximum 96GB of RAM and filled all of the NVME slots, installed a low profile Nvidia GT 1030 GPU, and installed TrueNAS Scale on it. I'm able to run a handful of my VM's, as well as quite a bit of the applications available from the TrueNAS app library, and this thing has had zero issues. I would highly recommend this if you want some solid virtualization hardware in a small form factor.

H**Y

Excellent Mini server

I have two of these in a proxmox cluster. I added 64 GB of RAM and a 4TB NVME and smaller NVME for the boot drive. Both SFP+ ports are being used one for VMs and one for NFS storage. Connectivity and stability have been rock solid. VMs are very snappy most Linux based and the system has been up 24x7 since I got them and no issues. Run cool with current workload. They are running a nine node K8S cluster. I plan to add a third unit for full high availability and then the K8S cluster will be evenly distributed across the machines. I also have a few other VMs that are running on them too. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to setup a home lab and minimize their power bill.

V**L

Let your productivity speak

If you want to increase productivity and get the job done, this product is your best investment, it can handle heavy software and online editing . I build apps and websites and have 4 monitors connected and not a single issue since i purchased, normally i write reviews on electronics after 6 months to give an honest review, if you see some bad ones probably they just wanted a return or just had some luck with a defective factory one but my personal opinion you get the best machine for a very good price.

T**N

Would love to give it more stars

This is a good machine, for a solid price and a nice design. It works well as a home server.First issue I ran into was while the machine has been off for some time as I was moving. The machine would not turn back on. I did get link lights on the back of the machine, but the power button did nothing. I only got the machine running back again by following some recommended steps on reddit saying to disconnect the CMOS battery (left it out for about 30 minutes or so). Then the machine was able to finally boot. But obviously the BIOS settings were lost.I did reach out to minisforum support and received a response right away offering a replacement for a barebones version. I did not take it as I did manage to get the computer to start back up, but followed up with a question regarding any known issues with the device or maybe an issue with the BIOS eating up the CMOS battery while the computer is off. I have not heard back on that yet.I wish I could give this machine 2 more stars as it is great, but this issue makes it less reliable.

K**I

Great for home lab use.

For how small it is, it is a great value for the performance you get in such a small package. Works great as a 3-node cluster for Proxmox for home lab use. Thunderbolt does work (but finicky Linux network drivers makes that a mixed bag; use case is this is a portable lab and the Thunderbolt networking CEPH cluster didn't like being brought up and down).Temps are somewhat reasonable as long as the SSDs you use are lower in heat and power draw. The airflow isn't great and the case is best in a place where there is some active airflow blowing around the unit.I guess the main gripe is Intel AMT doesn't work reliably. I got it to show up once in Mesh Commander and that was it.

P**.

Small and Powerful Computer

This is a beast mode computer. Many different options, many different purposes. This is my second one. Solid hardware.

C**S

Needs new thermal paste, but fantastic!

They tend to run a bit hot on the default thermal paste, but otherwise work fantastic. using mine as kubernetes workers with 64GB of RAM and a couple NVME drives. I'd buy more if i needed them or had an excuse.

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