MINISFORUM MS-A2 Mini PC - 96GB/2TB configuration

Presentation

The MINISFORUM MS-A2 revolutionizes the concept of the professional mini PC by integrating the power of the latest-generation AMD Ryzen processors into an ultra-compact chassis weighing just 1.78 liters. This miniature workstation offers exceptional performance with 16 cores and 32 threads, rivaling traditional desktop computers while occupying minimal space on your desk.

This high-end configuration comes ready-to-use with 96GB of DDR5 memory and 2TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage, plus Windows 11 Pro pre-installed and activated. Designed for demanding professionals, content creators and network administrators, the MS-A2 features advanced network connectivity with four high-speed Ethernet ports (2x 10 Gigabit SFP+ and 2x 2.5 Gigabit) and flexible expansion options via a PCIe x16 slot.

The innovative thermal architecture with three pure copper heat pipes and optimized turbine fans guarantees sustained performance even under intensive load, while the CNC-machined aluminum chassis offers professional durability. This unique combination of power, compactness and connectivity, combined with a ready-to-use premium configuration, makes the MS-A2 the ideal solution for virtualization, content creation, network infrastructure and development environments.

Highlights

Workstation performance in an ultra-compact form factor - The AMD Ryzen 9 processor delivers exceptional computing power with 16 cores/32 threads and boost frequencies up to 5.4 GHz, enabling efficient handling of the most demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, 4K/8K video editing and code compilation.

Professional network connectivity - Equipped with four high-performance Ethernet ports, including two 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports (Intel X710) and two 2.5 Gigabit ports (Intel I226-V and Realtek RTL8125), ideal for server applications, virtualization and network infrastructure.

Ready-to-use premium configuration - Complete system delivered with 96 GB high-performance DDR5-5600 memory, 2 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD storage (7+ GB/s read), and Windows 11 Pro preinstalled and activated. Immediate start-up for maximum productivity.

Advanced expandability and scalability - Physical PCIe x16 slot (electrical PCIe 4.0 x8) compatible with low-power graphics cards, additional network adapters and storage controllers. Two additional M.2 slots available for storage expansion up to an additional 21 TB. External GPU support via OCuLink adapter included.

Innovative thermal cooling - Triple copper heat pipe cooling architecture with aerodynamically grooved turbine fans offering 30% increased airflow, guaranteeing optimum performance in continuous operation.

Professional chassis and simplified maintenance - CNC-machined, aircraft-grade aluminum design with patented sliding access mechanism for tool-free maintenance. Compact 196×189×48mm size for unobtrusive integration

Technical specifications

Processor

• AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX (Zen 5) or AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX (Zen 4)
• 16 cores / 32 threads
• Boost frequency up to 5.4 GHz
• 64 MB L3 cache
• Configurable TDP up to 100W
• Engraving 4nm (9955HX) / 5nm (7945HX)

Integrated graphics

• AMD Radeon 610M
• 2 RDNA 2 computing units
• Graphics frequency 2200 MHz
• Triple display support up to 8K@60Hz

Memory (configuration included)

• Installed capacity: 96 GB DDR5 (2x 48 GB SO-DIMM)
• Frequency: DDR5-5600 (9955HX) / DDR5-5200 (7945HX)
• Bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s
• Latency: 80ns optimized
• Scalability: Maximum configuration reached

Storage (configuration included)

• Main SSD installed: 2Tb NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280
  • Performance: Sequential read 7+ GB/s, write 6+ GB/s
  • Random IOPS: 1M+ read, 800K+ write
  • Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4, NAND 3D TLC

Available expansion slots :

• 2x free M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 slots
  • Slot 2: M.2 2280 (up to 4 TB)
  • Slot 3: M.2 2280/22110 + U.2 adapter (up to 15 TB)
• Expansion capacity: additional 21 TB
• RAID support: RAID 0, software RAID 1

Operating system

• Preinstalled OS: Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)
• License: Authenticated and activated
• Pro features: BitLocker, Remote Desktop, Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox
• Updates: Long Term Support (LTSC) available
• Compatibility: Full Linux support (Ubuntu, RHEL, Proxmox, ESXi)

Network connectivity

Wired Ethernet :

• 2x 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports (Intel X710)
• 2x 2.5 Gigabit RJ45 ports (Intel I226-V + Realtek RTL8125)

Wireless network :

• Wi-Fi 6E (MediaTek MT7922, 160MHz, 6GHz)
• Bluetooth 5.2
• M.2 2230 E-Key slot for wireless module

Ports and connectors

Front panel :

• 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (5 Gbps)
• 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
• 1x audio combo jack 3.5mm 4-in-1
• Power button with LED
• Reset button

Rear panel :

• 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz/4K@120Hz)
• 2x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gbps, DisplayPort Alt Mode 2.0)
• 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (10 Gbps)
• 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (5 Gbps)
• 2x SFP+ 10 Gigabit ports
• 2x RJ45 2.5 Gigabit ports
• DC 19V power supply input

Expansion

• Physical PCIe x16 slot (electrical PCIe 4.0 x8)
• Bifurcation support 2x PCIe 4.0 x4
• Compatible with low-profile, single slot cards
• OCuLink adapter for external GPU included

Cooling system

• 3x pure copper heat pipes with optimized heat paths
• Turbine fans with aerodynamic grooves
• Advancedphase-change thermal material
• Airflow increased by 30% vs. previous generation
• 75W continuous thermal load support

Dimensions and construction

• Dimensions: 196 × 189 × 48 mm
• Volume: 1.78 liters
• Weight: ~1.5 kg (bare system)
• Materials: CNC-machined aircraft-grade aluminum chassis
• Access: Patented tool-free sliding mechanism

Power supply

• External adapter: 240W (19V/12.63A)
• Idle consumption: 16-22W
• Typical load: 68-95W
• System maximum: ~150W
• Continuous operation: 75W CPU + components

Multi-screen display

• Simultaneous outputs: 3 screens maximum
• Supported resolutions: Up to 8K@60Hz or 4K@144Hz
• Interfaces: 1x HDMI 2.1 + 2x USB-C DP Alt Mode 2.0

Target applications

• Virtualization: Proxmox VE, ESXi, containerization
• Content creation: 4K/8K video editing, 3D rendering, CAD
• Network infrastructure: High-performance routing, NAS, firewall
• Development: Compilation, CI/CD, multi-platform environments
• Homelab: Computing clusters, network monitoring, private cloud services

Complete ready-to-use configuration with 96 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD and preinstalled Windows 11 Pro.