Popular mini-PC maker Minisforum has just launched a 7-liter Mini ITX PC, sporting an AMD Ryzen 7940HX (Phoenix) processor with Radeon 610M integrated graphics, called the Minisforum 790S7. However, you can upgrade the device’s GPU as it can accommodate a low-profile GPU up to the triple-fan Gigabyte RTX 4060 OC-8GL. This isn’t the first mini-PC from Minisforum that features a discrete GPU, it previously launched the Neptune Series HX90G which packed a Radeon RX6600M, for example. However, this is the first one we have seen that can accommodate a desktop-grade GPU (albeit low profile) within its chassis.
🚀 The MINISFORUM 790S7 Mini ITX PC is here! Powered by AMD Ryzen™ 9 7940HX with 400W for unmatched performance.🔧 Expandable GPU support with PCIe 4.0×8 & PCIe 5.0×16 slots!💡 DIY-friendly with dual memory slots, M.2 SSD, and HDD support.📏 Compact ITX size, just 7L, with… pic.twitter.com/jmKiE9vwmFOctober 12, 2024
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 610M (integrated) |
| PCIe Expansion Slot | PCIe 5.0×16 |
| Memory | 32GB DDR5-5200 (2x SODIMM Slots, up to 64GB) |
| Storage | 1TB (2x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 Slots, up to 4TB) |
| Video Output | 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DP 1.4, 1x USB3.2 |
| Audio Output | 1x 3.5mm combo jack |
| IO (front) | 1x 3.5mm combo jack, 1x USB 2.0 Type-C, 1x 3.2 Gen1 Type-A |
| IO (back) | 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DP 1.4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Alt DP), 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x line-in, 1x line-out, 1x mic-in |
| Dimensions | 11.73 x 8.86 x 3.74 inches |
| Power | 400W |
| Operating System | Windows 11 |
from the PCIe 5.0×16 slot where you can fit your GPU, the 790S7 has two M.2 NVMe SSD slots for up to 4TB of storage and it can also accommodate up to 64GB of DDR5-5200 memory in a dual-channel configuration. All this is powered by a built-in 400-watt PSU.
This offers huge savings, especially if you’re just upgrading. But even if you’re buying a new mini-PC, you may be able to get the RAM, SSD, and operating system on Amazon, Newegg, or eBay for less than the $480 difference, giving you net savings if you purchase and install the parts yourself.
