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Minisforum to Unveil AI X1 Mini PC and N5 Pro NAS at CES 2025

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Minisforum, a leader in innovative compact computing solutions, is thrilled to announce its participation in CES 2025, the world's premier technology showcase. Minisforum will unveil two game-changing products: the AI X1 Mini PC and the N5 Pro NAS as part of its commitment to pushing technological boundaries.

Minisforum AI X1 Mini PC: Where AI Meets Compact Computing
The Minisforum AI X1 Mini PC sets a new benchmark in miniaturized computing, leveraging the latest AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, the NO.1 Low Power Efficiency Chip. Designed for seamless AI integration, it utilizes cutting-edge features such as:
  • Copilot AI Compatibility: Elevating productivity and optimizing workflows with intelligent AI integration.
  • 60+ FPS 3 A Gaming: Powered by the AMD Radeon 890M, delivering smooth, high-quality visuals.
  • Versatile Extension Support: Featuring Dual USB4 and Oculink for enhanced connectivity and expansion.



The AI X1 Mini PC represents the future of desktop computing, offering unparalleled performance and AI-driven innovation in a sleek, space-saving form factor.

The N5 Pro NAS: Redefining Personal and Professional Storage
The Minisforum N5 NAS is designed for modern storage needs, providing robust and secure solutions for personal and professional use. Key features include:
  • AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Processor: This cutting-edge CPU delivers a silky-smooth experience and a significant performance boost, outpacing competitors for seamless multitasking and processing power.
  • 5 Bays And 144 TB Max: With five SATA bays supporting up to 22 TB each, an M.2 NVMe SSD up to 4 TB, and two U.2 NVMe SSDs up to 15 TB each, the Minisforum N5 Pro offers a massive 144 TB total storage capacity when fully equipped.
  • Blazing-Fast 10GbE and 5GbE Network Ports: Achieve incredible data speeds up to 1250 MB/s with two high-speed ports, perfect for transferring 4K videos or large files quickly and efficiently.
  • Advanced ECC RAM: Protect your data with ECC memory, which automatically detects and corrects memory errors, ensures data integrity, and enhances reliability for mission-critical storage.

The N5 NAS empowers users to store, share, and protect their data effortlessly, making it an essential tool for individuals and businesses.

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Make a mini PC with strix Halo please....better yet, a socketable version and some itx motherboards (that one's up to AMD though)....can you imagine the SFF builds that would be possible with strix Halo if a desktop version got into the hands of modern?

P.S. that's a pretty serious NAS to have a 370 in it....and I wonder if that 10G port is 10GBase-T or SFP....
 
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Make a mini PC with strix Halo please....better yet, a socketable version and some itx motherboards (that one's up to AMD though)....can you imagine the SFF builds that would be possible with strix Halo if a desktop version got into the hands of modern?
Not gonna happen, think about the 256-Bit memory interface...

P.S. that's a pretty serious NAS to have a 370 in it....and I wonder if that 10G port is 10GBase-T or SFP....
NASCompares covered this unit at CES:

 
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This doesn't look like a decent cooling for >100Watt.
Life is too short for me, to spend $1,399 for a noisy / fan-annoying machine.
 
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Yeah, that is a sweet little NAS. Priced right, it could really be a deal.
 
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Yeah, that is a sweet little NAS. Priced right, it could really be a deal.
Yeah, nice bit of kit. I'd rather see 6 to 8 HDD bays then just 5 but it looks like a great product nevertheless,...
 
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AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Processor
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Advanced ECC RAM
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But AI 9 HX 370 has no ECC support, according to https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.html

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Pro version does support ECC, that's probably the one it is.

https://www.amd.com/en/products/pro.../ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-pro-370.html

and according to this article

https://nascompares.com/2025/01/08/minisforum-n5-pro-nas-revealed/
 
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