Thursday, December 26th 2024
Minisforum Launches BD795M Motherboard With AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
Minisforum has decided to expand the series of motherboards used in its own mini-PCs with two new models, namely the BD795M (M-ATX) and BD795i SE (Mini-ITX). In principle, these motherboards are almost identical to those in the BD790i series, keeping the included AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX 16 cores processor with frequency of up to 5.4 GHz and integrated AMD Radeon 610M graphics. However, both have some minor physical differences. As for specifications, they offer two M.2 2280 SSD slots (one PCIe 5.0), support for DDR5 SODIMM memory with speeds up to 5200 MT/s, and a maximum capacity of 96 GB. The motherboards offer a full-size PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for users who want to add a dedicated video card.
Unlike the BD790i model, Minisforum decided not to include a CPU cooler for the BD795M model, leaving the cooling solution to the users' choice, a decision that has the collateral effect of a lower price. The motherboards even include an AIO pump connector, so users aren't limited to air cooling. Minisforum confirmed that the CPU has a TDP of 100 W and can also operate at 120 W. Also in the series of minor changes, the BD795M motherboard lacks the SSD heatsink and SSD fan connector but includes an internal antenna adapter.
All these small differences make the motherboards more affordable for those looking for a 16-core system. The BD795M model is offered at a price of $479, and the BD795i SE for $463 (note that the price for SE model is promotional, so it might be a bit higher at a later date).
Sources:
Videocardz, Minisforum
Unlike the BD790i model, Minisforum decided not to include a CPU cooler for the BD795M model, leaving the cooling solution to the users' choice, a decision that has the collateral effect of a lower price. The motherboards even include an AIO pump connector, so users aren't limited to air cooling. Minisforum confirmed that the CPU has a TDP of 100 W and can also operate at 120 W. Also in the series of minor changes, the BD795M motherboard lacks the SSD heatsink and SSD fan connector but includes an internal antenna adapter.
14 Comments on Minisforum Launches BD795M Motherboard With AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
I just don't see the point though, buy a mini-itx and 5700x3d and it would be better than this and cheaper... I am so confused
A 7950X (16C/32T) goes for around $450 to $500 on sale, then you would have to add a B650 motherboard for around $100 to $150 (accounting for decent VRMs). If the focus is not on gaming, DDR5-5600 SO-DIMMs should be fine, they're just as cheap (maybe a few dollars off) as standard UDIMMs now.
The fact that it can do 120W TDP makes it more or less like a real 7950X, with it being weaker at full 170W TDP.
So for $480 for the CPU+motherboard, it's not that bad of a combo if you match it core-for-core.
i guess if the price is right maybe it makes sense
Also, it's the PCIe slot, not the CPU.
- Everything is soldered on.
Without 20 years free of repair, pick up and return service I would buy such "laptop" desktop mainboards.If the hole mainboard costs 25€ without shipping than it may be worth it.
- Slow DRAM?
I'm not sure if those Laptop DRAM will have better performance as Desktop DRAM. I highly doubt that when I look at the past for laptop DRAM modules.