A Closer Look

The top plate is transparent to a certain degree to allow for the RGB backlight to shine through if you wish to use it. Meanwhile, the bottom plate is smooth with two holes for the VESA mounting plate or vertical stand. Four rubber feet keep the system from moving around if simply placed on a desk.


The Front I/O consists of 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and a USB4 port along with a clear CMOS button on the left next to the audio combo jack, and of course a power button. Turning to the left side there is a large vented opening for airflow, but little else.


Examining the back I/O, you'll discover a set of 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, 1x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI, 1x OCulink slot for use with the add-on board, 2x 2.5 GbE LAN ports, and a 19 V power jack. Much like the left side, the right side is essentially the same with a large vented opening for airflow.


To power the system, Minisforum opted for a Huntkey HKA12019063 120-watt power brick.