Minisforum has introduced its latest MiniWorkStation, the MS-01, which features a high-performance 13th generation Intel i9 CPU. This Mini PC is designed specifically for office use and productivity tasks, and has a robust cooling system to ensure trouble-free operation.
The MS-01 is powered by integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and offers a choice between Intel Core i9-13900H and Intel Core i9-12900H processors. These processors come with 14 cores (6P+8E) and 20 threads, backed by a 24 MB L3 cache.
To manage heat, the CPU is equipped with two U-shaped heat pipes and a high-speed cooling fan. There is also a small smart fan on top of the solid-state drive to effectively dissipate heat and improve the lifespan of the device by reducing its operating temperature.
A selection of connectivity options
In terms of connectivity, the MS-01 provides four network ports: two 10Gbps SFP+ Ethernet ports and two standard 2.5Gbps RJ45 network ports, ensuring high compatibility with various network devices. It also has two USB4 ports with 40G and 20G Thunderbolt Ethernet capability, and an HDMI 2.0 port, allowing you to control three displays simultaneously at up to 8K resolution.
The MS-01 supports Intel vPro, meaning it can support hardware acceleration for virtualization of devices such as GPUs and sound cards. It also supports expansion docks for external Thunderbolt 3/4 graphics cards.
The workstation has a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for installing external GPUs, network cards and other devices. It can support up to three NVMe M.2 SSDs, each with a maximum capacity of 2TB. For those who need additional storage, the addition of NVMe U.2 SSD support allows for a total maximum capacity of 24TB (one NVMe U.2 SSD and two NVMe 22110 M.2 SSDs).
The Minisforum MS-01 is now available for purchase here. The Intel Core i9-12900H model with 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD is currently priced at $699. The price increases to $829 for the Intel Core i9-13900H version. A basic version of this model, without an operating system license, memory or SSD, is available for $679.
