Friday, November 10th 2023
MINISFORUM Launches EliteMini UM780 XTX Mini PC
MINISFORUM starts the full payment pre-sale of its new flagship mini-PC: UM780 XTX, with a starting price of ＄479. It stands out as the flagship integrated graphics mini-PC on the market, boasting the most powerful performance and comprehensive interface array. The UM780 XTX, distinguished by its outstanding hardware and innovative design, delivers exceptional performance and diverse interface choices. Compared to its predecessor, the UM780 XTX boasts six major upgrades: enhanced cooling, vertical stand, RGB lighting effects, OCulink support, dual Ethernet ports, and a USB4 layout on both the front and back. These enhancements comprehensively elevate the reliability, expandability, personalization, and user-friendliness of the entire system.
In terms of processing power, the MINISFORUM UM780 XTX features the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, capable of reaching a maximum overclocking frequency of 5.10 GHz, providing users with outstanding computing capabilities. For CPU performance optimization, the UM780 XTX offers two modes: balanced mode (54 W) and performance mode (70 W). The AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics in this CPU delivers smooth graphics processing performance, supporting VRAM allocation and positioning the UM780 XTX as one of the most powerful products in the integrated graphics mini-PC market.
Concerning memory, the UM780 XTX supports up to 96 GB (48 GB x2) of dual-channel memory, a significant improvement over the previous 64 GB limit, catering to users with high memory requirements.
To ensure effective CPU cooling, Minisforum has implemented liquid metal as the thermal interface material in the UM780 XTX, effectively reducing temperatures and enhancing system stability.
The UM780 XTX is equipped with two 2.5G RJ45 Ethernet ports, allowing for network aggregation and the possibility of using it as a router with convenient dial-up connections.
In terms of display interfaces, the UM780 XTX provides 1 HDMI 2.1 port and 1 DP1.4 port, supporting a total of 4 simultaneous displays. The DP interface is particularly friendly to high-refresh-rate displays, meeting the demands of users with multiple display devices.
Moreover, the UM780 XTX offers an OCulink interface and includes an M.2 to OCulink adapter, allowing users to seamlessly expand their independent graphics card or connect other high-speed devices. (Using the OCulink interface requires occupying an M.2 slot)
Design-wise, the UM780 XTX Mini PC features a magnetic top cover and RGB backlight. The magnetic top cover design facilitates easy disassembly without the need to remove footpads, enhancing the convenience of maintenance and upgrades. The RGB backlight can be customized with personalized patterns, with users having the option to enable or disable backlighting in the BIOS.
In terms of interfaces, the UM780 XTX offers a rich selection. On the USB-A front, it includes 2 front and 2 rear USB3.2 ports, making it convenient for users to connect external devices. Additionally, the UM780 XTX features a 40 Gbps USB4 port on both the front and back, providing users with a high-speed data transfer experience.
Minisforums UM780 XTX, with its exceptional performance, diverse interface choices, and innovative design, emerges as a flagship product garnering significant attention in the integrated graphics mini-PC market.
In terms of processing power, the MINISFORUM UM780 XTX features the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, capable of reaching a maximum overclocking frequency of 5.10 GHz, providing users with outstanding computing capabilities. For CPU performance optimization, the UM780 XTX offers two modes: balanced mode (54 W) and performance mode (70 W). The AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics in this CPU delivers smooth graphics processing performance, supporting VRAM allocation and positioning the UM780 XTX as one of the most powerful products in the integrated graphics mini-PC market.
To ensure effective CPU cooling, Minisforum has implemented liquid metal as the thermal interface material in the UM780 XTX, effectively reducing temperatures and enhancing system stability.
The UM780 XTX is equipped with two 2.5G RJ45 Ethernet ports, allowing for network aggregation and the possibility of using it as a router with convenient dial-up connections.
In terms of display interfaces, the UM780 XTX provides 1 HDMI 2.1 port and 1 DP1.4 port, supporting a total of 4 simultaneous displays. The DP interface is particularly friendly to high-refresh-rate displays, meeting the demands of users with multiple display devices.
Moreover, the UM780 XTX offers an OCulink interface and includes an M.2 to OCulink adapter, allowing users to seamlessly expand their independent graphics card or connect other high-speed devices. (Using the OCulink interface requires occupying an M.2 slot)
Design-wise, the UM780 XTX Mini PC features a magnetic top cover and RGB backlight. The magnetic top cover design facilitates easy disassembly without the need to remove footpads, enhancing the convenience of maintenance and upgrades. The RGB backlight can be customized with personalized patterns, with users having the option to enable or disable backlighting in the BIOS.
In terms of interfaces, the UM780 XTX offers a rich selection. On the USB-A front, it includes 2 front and 2 rear USB3.2 ports, making it convenient for users to connect external devices. Additionally, the UM780 XTX features a 40 Gbps USB4 port on both the front and back, providing users with a high-speed data transfer experience.
Minisforums UM780 XTX, with its exceptional performance, diverse interface choices, and innovative design, emerges as a flagship product garnering significant attention in the integrated graphics mini-PC market.
31 Comments on MINISFORUM Launches EliteMini UM780 XTX Mini PC
In specifications is shown much older APU...
But I guess phoenix APUs are coming soon so I could just go the b650i route to get the same thing.The product page shows a desk photo of the product with a "CONAN EOS" camera also there (Canon with the A and O photoshopped around). I found that bit pretty funny.
Two major features of this particular MINISFORUM model is the inclusion of an Oculink port and the fact that the 7840HS can run up to 70W TDP, which theoretically (or maybe realistically??) should be ECO-mode Ryzen 7 7700X-levels.
Once the reviews are out & hopefully finds no real issues, I believe this will be replacing my current 11gen/i5 mini-me box.....maybe that fat guy with a sleigh will drop one (gently) down my chimney :D
The oculink port is just a m.2 converter, so you have to sacrifice one of those for using the port.
That aside, cooling is also typically much improved. In laptops manufacturers need to reduce height, NUC-likes have no such problem.
The question still remains whether Minisforum or the laptop manufacturer properly tunes it.
But upgradeability is also very nice, absolute pain in the vast majority of laptops and frameworks is terribly expensive comparitively.
:roll:
It is a shame Framework laptops are just a bit too expensive isn't it, I really want one but I got a 12700H + 3070 laptop for £1k which absolutely smokes the Framework offering in terms of value, even considering my next laptop will probably be £1k, but will get me even more performance ofc.
store.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-um780-xtx
Edit: Just Googled Oculink, now I understand! Bit annoying given I've got a Thunderbolt 3 enclosure...but very cool to see!