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title: "MINISFORUM Mini Workstation MS-A1 Barebone with AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (Zen 5, 16 cores/32 Threads, up to 5.7 GHz) Mini PC, OCuLink, Dual 2.5G LAN, 4× M.2 PCIe, HDMI/DP/USB-C, Without RAM/SSD"
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# MINISFORUM Mini Workstation MS-A1 Barebone with AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (Zen 5, 16 cores/32 Threads, up to 5.7 GHz) Mini PC, OCuLink, Dual 2.5G LAN, 4× M.2 PCIe, HDMI/DP/USB-C, Without RAM/SSD

**Brand:** minisforum
**Price:** B/.2941
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

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- **What is this?** MINISFORUM Mini Workstation MS-A1 Barebone with AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (Zen 5, 16 cores/32 Threads, up to 5.7 GHz) Mini PC, OCuLink, Dual 2.5G LAN, 4× M.2 PCIe, HDMI/DP/USB-C, Without RAM/SSD by minisforum
- **How much does it cost?** B/.2941 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Description

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Review: Ultimate home lab starter server - The Minisforum MS-01 is hands-down the best mini PC I’ve ever used for a home lab/server setup, and I’ve gone through more than a few (N100 minis, old Intel NUCs, used ThinkCentre tinies, etc.). This thing is a beast in a ridiculously small package. What makes it the “ultimate” for homelabbers: • CPU: The i9-13900H (or 12900H version) absolutely flies. Running Proxmox with a dozen VMs and LXCs (Pi-hole, Home Assistant, Plex, Nextcloud, WireGuard, etc.) and it barely breaks a sweat. Pass-through of the iGPU to a Jellyfin/Immich VM works flawlessly for hardware transcoding. • I/O is insane: Dual 10GbE SFP+ ports AND dual 2.5GbE RJ45. Finally a mini PC that doesn’t choke my network. The PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x4 electrically) let me drop in a real quad-port 10GbE NIC without any compromises. • Expansion: Two M.2 2280 slots + one M.2 22110 + a U.2 NVMe connector. I’m running 12 TB of fast storage inside with zero external drives. Hot-tier, warm-tier, cold-tier—all in one tiny box. • Build quality & thermals: Surprisingly quiet under normal load, and even when I push all cores it never thermal throttles. The cooling solution is clearly over-engineered in the best way. • Power draw: Idle at ~18-22 W with everything running (Proxmox + services). That’s stupidly efficient for this much performance. Minor nitpicks (because nothing is perfect): • It’s not exactly cheap, but you get what you pay for. • The internal USB header situation is a little awkward if you want to run a Coral TPU or something similar. • BIOS is still getting updates—some early quirks with sleep/resume are mostly fixed now. If you’re tired of outgrowing every “mini PC” after six months and don’t want to run a loud 1U rack server in your apartment, the MS-01 is pretty much the endgame. I wish I bought two. Highly recommended for anyone serious about self-hosting or building a compact, high-performance home lab. 11/10 would buy again. Lots of ports,games ok, fast speed and easy to setup
Review: A Little Monster - The "MinisForum" presents a visually captivating design, embodying both aesthetic appeal and substantial power. Upon closer inspection, I found myself intrigued by the intricate design of the device. It is evident that the construction is not only advanced but also exceptionally well-organized, reflecting a high degree of technological craftsmanship. The interior layout showcases a modular design that facilitates easy access and customization, indicating a thoughtful approach to user experience and functionality. Upon utilizing the computer, I was thoroughly impressed by its operational performance. The efficiency and speed with which it processes tasks demonstrate its formidable capabilities. Indeed, this device can be aptly characterized as "A Small Monster," conveying not only its compact size but also its impressive ability to handle demanding applications with remarkable ease. Overall, this computer represents a noteworthy achievement in modern technology, combining aesthetic charm with robust performance in a seamless package.

## Features

- High-performance processor – Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, 16 cores and 32 threads, up to 5.7 GHz, 64 MB L3 cache, based on the Zen 5 architecture, effortlessly handles multitasking and computationally intensive tasks.
- Ultra-fast storage & flexible expansion – Barebone version without pre-installed RAM and SSD. Supports up to 96 GB DDR5-5200 RAM and 4× M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSDs with transfer rates of up to 7000 MB/s, RAID 0/1, and a maximum storage capacity of up to 16 TB.
- Efficient and quiet cooling – Cold Wave Pro dual-fan + quad-heatpipe design, 37 dB quiet operation, effectively reduces temperature under heavy load and ensures stable performance.
- Multifunctional Connectivity – Equipped with Type-C, HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4, 5x USB-A, dual 2.5G Ethernet, OCuLink, and audio jacks, it allows for easy connection of peripherals and displays.
- External Graphics Card Support – The OCuLink port unlocks up to 90% of the power of external GPUs, enabling ultra-high frame rates and an immersive gaming experience at 4K or higher resolution.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0GL2NPL27 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,144 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #26 in Mini Computers |
| Brand | MINISFORUM |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (212) |
| Date First Available | February 2, 2026 |
| Hard Drive | SSD |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 7200 |
| Item Weight | 3.5 pounds |
| Item model number | MS-A1 |
| Operating System | OS |
| Package Dimensions | 5 x 5 x 5 inches |
| Processor | 5.7 GHz ryzen_9 |
| Processor Brand | AMD |
| RAM | DDR4 |
| Series | DeskMini |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MINISFORUM
- **CPU Model:** Ryzen 9
- **CPU Speed:** 5.7 GHz
- **Cache Size:** 16 MB
- **Graphics Card Description:** Integrated
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 32 GB
- **Operating System:** OS
- **Personal computer design type:** Barebone
- **Ram Memory Installed Size:** 32 GB
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Business

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultimate home lab starter server
*by R***N on November 23, 2025*

The Minisforum MS-01 is hands-down the best mini PC I’ve ever used for a home lab/server setup, and I’ve gone through more than a few (N100 minis, old Intel NUCs, used ThinkCentre tinies, etc.). This thing is a beast in a ridiculously small package. What makes it the “ultimate” for homelabbers: • CPU: The i9-13900H (or 12900H version) absolutely flies. Running Proxmox with a dozen VMs and LXCs (Pi-hole, Home Assistant, Plex, Nextcloud, WireGuard, etc.) and it barely breaks a sweat. Pass-through of the iGPU to a Jellyfin/Immich VM works flawlessly for hardware transcoding. • I/O is insane: Dual 10GbE SFP+ ports AND dual 2.5GbE RJ45. Finally a mini PC that doesn’t choke my network. The PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x4 electrically) let me drop in a real quad-port 10GbE NIC without any compromises. • Expansion: Two M.2 2280 slots + one M.2 22110 + a U.2 NVMe connector. I’m running 12 TB of fast storage inside with zero external drives. Hot-tier, warm-tier, cold-tier—all in one tiny box. • Build quality & thermals: Surprisingly quiet under normal load, and even when I push all cores it never thermal throttles. The cooling solution is clearly over-engineered in the best way. • Power draw: Idle at ~18-22 W with everything running (Proxmox + services). That’s stupidly efficient for this much performance. Minor nitpicks (because nothing is perfect): • It’s not exactly cheap, but you get what you pay for. • The internal USB header situation is a little awkward if you want to run a Coral TPU or something similar. • BIOS is still getting updates—some early quirks with sleep/resume are mostly fixed now. If you’re tired of outgrowing every “mini PC” after six months and don’t want to run a loud 1U rack server in your apartment, the MS-01 is pretty much the endgame. I wish I bought two. Highly recommended for anyone serious about self-hosting or building a compact, high-performance home lab. 11/10 would buy again. Lots of ports,games ok, fast speed and easy to setup

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Little Monster
*by K***M on January 3, 2026*

The "MinisForum" presents a visually captivating design, embodying both aesthetic appeal and substantial power. Upon closer inspection, I found myself intrigued by the intricate design of the device. It is evident that the construction is not only advanced but also exceptionally well-organized, reflecting a high degree of technological craftsmanship. The interior layout showcases a modular design that facilitates easy access and customization, indicating a thoughtful approach to user experience and functionality. Upon utilizing the computer, I was thoroughly impressed by its operational performance. The efficiency and speed with which it processes tasks demonstrate its formidable capabilities. Indeed, this device can be aptly characterized as "A Small Monster," conveying not only its compact size but also its impressive ability to handle demanding applications with remarkable ease. Overall, this computer represents a noteworthy achievement in modern technology, combining aesthetic charm with robust performance in a seamless package.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best value homelab computer on the market!
*by C***N on July 4, 2025*

After reading so much hype about the MS-A2, I couldn't wait to get my hands on one! I already have an MS-01 and MS-A1, so I was super excited to see how much the tech has evolved in the last year. The MS-A2 is essentially in the same case as the MS-A1, but packed with a lot more power! I was a bit saddened to see there is no USB4 support or Gen5 NVME and has just one HDMI video output . It does have two type-C USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps ports that support display port out, so you can add two additional monitors (for a total of three monitors at the same time.) It has two 2.5GbE ethernet ports. One is Intel-based, the other is Realtek based. In addition, it also has two SFP+ ports based on the Intel X710 network chip. The WiFi 6E and Bluetooth are from a Mediatek RZ616 m2 network adapter inside. It is now possible to get 64GB DDR5 SODIMM memory modules, so two of those DO work in this system for a total of 128GB of RAM!!! Of course, I had to get the Ryzen 9 version 9955HX, which has 16 cores and 32 threads. That CPU can turbo up to 5.4GHz! For storage, there are three M.2 slots that can fit either M.2 2280 (80mm) or M.2 22110 (110mm) NVMe SSDs. Yes, you can use RAID 0 or RAID 1 on them! It also includes an adapter if you want to use U.2 enterprise-class server storage drives. This Mini PC is no toy! The power brick is 240 watts! It's amazing how much power, performance and reliability you get for such a low price in such a small and quiet package! Yes, you can absolutely hear the CPU fan ramp up when it's under a heavy workload, but it is much quieter than the CPU coolers of yester-year! Opening up the system to work on it is just a push button away. No tools required! You push a button in the back and the entire case pulls off like a sleeve! There is an option to slot in a OcuLink PCEi card if you want to have an external GPU, though I'd just get a regular tower PC if that was my intention, personally. This is THE best value homelab computer available today! I am absolutely smitten with this workhorse!!!

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