I purchased the Minisforum mini PC AI X1 Pro and attempted to connect it to my first monitor using a USB cable. Unfortunately, I didn’t receive any response from the monitor. I tried connecting the pc to another monitor using an HDMI cable instead of USB, but the issue persisted. I was really disappointed because I thought I am getting a very good pc but unfortunately I had to return it. Read more

My use case for this miniPC is as a living room entertainment system: - HDMI to my 1080p TV/monitor - Ethernet based broadband - Audio output to an old high fidelity HiFi system The system uses around only 3W when idle, and averages 0.2kWh (at $0.5/kWh) or 10 cents of electricity a day. This system is totally adequate as a PC-based entertainment system for the living room (I am not a gamer). Its low noise and compact footprint makes it a HUGE improvement over the desktop PC it replaces. Read more

As a 'tech-savvy' video editor and occasional gamer, I've been keeping an eye on the mini PC scene, been reading various reviews and this new UM890 Pro definitely grabbed my attention. Specifically the practical extras - mainly that OCuLink adapter – a real game-changer for eGPU performance and future-proof-ness. The design is sleek - it's just an aluminium block. But the port selection is fantastic - USB4, DisplayPort, HDMI 2.1, and obviously OcuLink, it's got more connectivity than many premium laptops.. This isnt my first Minisforum PC, so I knew straight away what to expect from the dual-fan cooling system - its remarkably quiet, even when the system is under load (during video editing, for example). Performance-wise, the Ryzen 9 8945HS chews through 4K video edits in Davinci Resolve like it's nothing, I jumped from FCPX I use on my iMac and to be honest this little thing just works, multiple graded video tracks, multiple audio tracks and text layers.. It's clear this machine is built for some serious 4K work. The rendering time may be a tad longer comparing to m1 iMac, but still satisfactory. That said, there are a couple of minor things I noticed - while the included SSD is fine, it's not the absolutely fastest out there. If you're dealing with massive files regularly (like 4k video files), you'll probably want to upgrade to a faster NVMe drive in the second slot. On more positive side, its thermal performance is pretty much outstanding. It runs whisper-quiet, even under heavy stress (I measured the noise when the fans are hitting and it's around 37-40dB, which is comparable to the whisper/quiet library - the 'cold wave 2.2' cooling system lives up to its name. And for gaming, while the integrated graphics are okay for 1080p at lower or medium settings, getting easily 120fps on titles like forza horizon 5, the Oculink port will definitely transform this thing. I'm planning to pair it in the near future with an eGPU, just to enjoy some new titles running at least in 2k with super-high frame rates. So to sum up, I'm happy with my purchase. This thing is worth every penny, takes only small space, it’s quiet, expandable and its powerful enough for both work and play. I'd give it 4.5 - 5 stars. Hope this helps. Update (19 Feb 2025) - Shortly after I bought the UM890 Pro, I bought also Minisforum 790S7 , a nice classic looking mini-tower PC with clean design, no RGB nonsense, which feels solid. Popping it open is easy – a couple of screws, inside it's packed but organized. Beefy heatsink, dual NVMe slots, and a PCIe 5.0 slot (bit of a future-proofing), nice. Heads-up though: no built-in Wi-Fi - so you'll need a dongle or PCIe card. Initial Windows setup is possible offline via Ethernet, or you can do what I did and install the drivers for your USB Wi-Fi adapter beforehand. Under the hood: Ryzen 9 7945HX – usually in laptops but it handles everything, from video editing to light gaming. 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD make it snappy. Dedicated RTX 4060, too – a low-profile one, but still. Speaking of games: not a full-on rig, but surprisingly good. 1440p (2K) gaming is doable with tweaks. Cyberpunk? Playable with FSR. Older games? No problem. Good balance between size and performance. Thermals and noise are okay, the fan is quiet normally, louder during gaming. Not jet-engine loud, but noticeable. Temps are good. Might look into a quieter fan later. Day-to-day use is fantastic - its fast and handles everything. For the price it's a solid deal. 4.5 out of 5. Great for work, play, and everything in between. Thanks. Read more

I'm happy with this machine. Very powerful, calm, doesn't get hot. Read more

It was everything I hoped pre-installed with Win11 Pro and has TPM 2.0 module. It has bluetooth & wifi builtin; the graphics are very good and the power of this AMD processor is kind of ridiculous in this form factor, in a good way. All the ports and manufacturing are quality. The only tiny niggle is no speaker out in the rear but not a biggie. I connected a Blue tooth speaker and camera with microphone in a couple minutes. The SSD is Kingston so not sure that is going to be my first choice for storage device but it seems to be extremely fast. The little stand is bonus and I will not be using the VESA mount. USB 4 ini the front and USB2/3 in the rear, plenty of connections so didn't need a hub. 4K gaming, the kids are "stoked". Read more

My first mini PC and it's brilliant. In some ways it's made my bigger, noisy gaming desktop PC redundant. Firstly it's really quiet, great for office work. It's efficient in wattage making it cheap to run for 8 hours a day. You can throw any app at it and it'll handle it. Around 10w idle, and 65w during gaming. It's not a gaming PC, but it can play games and play very well. Check out the YouTube videos. For reference I've tried it with CS2 (100fps) Witcher3(50fps dx11) Helldivers2 (40fps) no problems, on 1080p on low/medium settings. And can go even higher if you turn on quality scaling. Can support 3 monitors at the same time. Overall brilliant, fast, energy efficient, quiet and tiny :) Read more

Minisforum UM870 Slim The Minisforum UM870 Slim has known issues with Wi-Fi connectivity when running Ubuntu. The device uses a MediaTek MT7902 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip, which is not currently supported by Linux kernels, meaning Ubuntu cannot recognize the Wi-Fi interface during installation or operation from a live USB. This is a documented problem reported by users and confirmed in testing, where the system detected Bluetooth but not the Wi-Fi interface. While some users have reported no Wi-Fi issues, the consensus is that the MediaTek chip lacks proper Linux driver support, making it a significant hurdle for Linux users. The recommended workaround is to use a USB Wi-Fi dongle until broader driver support becomes available. Replacing the internal Wi-Fi card is theoretically possible but complicated due to the difficulty of reattaching the internal antennas. Read more

كارت الذاكرة ٩٦ الجيل الخامس ولكن تظهر كما لو انها ١٦ جيجا .. امر غريب .. الجهاز يتضح فيه بطء شديد لا يتناسب مع حجم الذاكرة وسرعة كارت nvme ssd Read more

Fast Low noise Low heat Read more

For the price, the capabilities are insane. We bought two of them and they are amazing. Read more

Compact and works like a charm, comes pre installed with windows 11. Read more

Fast in every aspect, boots in seconds, launches games in seconds, high Internet speeds [lan], running all the games thrown at it smoothly, even without turning on amd adrenaline boosts...worth every penny n loving it so far... windows 11 pro is included n initially takes a while to set it up. Read more

حاسوب رائع جدا. يفوق التوقعات. غير مذكور في الوصف لكنه يأتي مع ويندوز 11 برو مثبت مسبقاً. Read more

JUST AMAZINGLY FAST PC FOR AN AMAZING PRICE. SUPER SILENT, EVEN CAN GAME AT 1080P JUST FANTASITC PACKAGE! LAST ONE FROM INTEL LASTED ME 10 YEARS AND IT STILL WORKS. SO HOPE THE SAME FOR THIS Read more