Minisforum Launches BD795M Motherboard With AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX

[Nomad76]

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).



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[Space Lynx]

Uses LGA1700 Intel coolers, that is really interesting lol

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

 

[odaniel]

Uses LGA1700 Intel coolers, that is really interesting lol

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

Agreed. It's weird that they selected the mATX form factor yet left so much unused space. And why choose SODIMMS when you have so much apace for normal DIMM slots?

 

[Chaitanya]

Uses LGA1700 Intel coolers, that is really interesting lol

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

Also with full fat desktop CPU you will get better connectivity options.

 

[GhostRyder]

Yea I find this weird, I mean if it was very low power I could see it. However, this seems too big for what it should be.

Uses LGA1700 Intel coolers, that is really interesting lol

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

Way better idea in my book.

 

[Durvelle27]

If it was much smaller I’d be more interested

 

[Diporas]

Compared to itx version it trades pcie 5 and type c for lga 1700 cooler for same price, if itx cooler is replaceable it doesn't make sense at all

 

[Cheeseball]

Uses LGA1700 Intel coolers, that is really interesting lol

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

Active homelab (e.g. processing most of the time, not as idle) most likely.

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.

 

[TheLostSwede]

Metal einforced...

 

[Space Lynx]

Active homelab (e.g. processing most of the time, not as idle) most likely.

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 missed that it was 16 cores, my bad

i guess if the price is right maybe it makes sense

 

[Cheeseball]

i missed that it was 16 cores, my bad

i guess if the price is right maybe it makes sense

Thinking about it, I would snatch it right away if it was the 7945HX3D (that ASUS got exclusively, unfortunately). A baby 7950X3D is nothing to scoff at and the DDR5-5600 JEDEC timings wouldn't matter much if used for gaming.

Metal einforced...

Probably because it's a mobile CPU which usually doesn't have an IHS. Maybe to prevent people from accidentally damaging the CPU with overtightening the cooler or such.

 

[TheLostSwede]

Probably because it's a mobile CPU which usually doesn't have an IHS. Maybe to prevent people from accidentally damaging the CPU with overtightening the cooler or such.

And here I though that was called reinforced...
Also, it's the PCIe slot, not the CPU.

 

[Cheeseball]

And here I though that was called reinforced...
Also, it's the PCIe slot, not the CPU.

Ohhh you're talking about the engrish in the marketing images.

 

[_roman_]

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

• 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.

• Anyone checked those "claims" for 30% cost effective for similar desktop cpu and mainboard combination?

 

[hsew]

So many people asking for an m-ITX version… it’s literally linked in the article.