- Minisforum MS-02 Ultra’s large frame accommodates stronger hardware and wider upgrade flexibility
- The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX delivers 24 cores of processing power
- Four SODIMM slots support up to 256 GB of DDR5-4800 ECC memory
The Minisforum MS-02 Ultra is larger than most systems bearing the “mini PC” label, measuring 221.5 x 225 x 97mm, almost twice as deep as its predecessor.
The extra space allows for stronger hardware and more expansion slots, making it suitable for users who need more than a small form factor usually offers.
While still smaller than a standard desktop, its size and weight place it closer to a mobile workstation than a true mini.
Strong hardware and upgrade options
The MS-02 Ultra runs on Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285HX, a 24-core processor from the Arrow Lake-HX line.
It has four SODIMM slots that support up to 256 GB of DDR5-4800 ECC memory and four M.2 2280 slots that can accommodate up to 16 TB of PCIe 4.0 x4 storage.
There are also three PCIe slots, one 5.0 x16, one 4.0 x16 and one 4.0 x4, although the processor only supports 24 PCIe lanes, meaning not all slots will work at full speed.
The retractable chassis design allows users to replace or upgrade memory and storage with little effort, giving the system flexibility normally seen in a full desktop setup.
This model includes a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot equipped with a “25 Gigabit NIC card” that supports multiple Ethernet options: two 25 Gbps SFP+ ports, one 10 Gbps Ethernet port, and one 2.5 Gbps Intel i226-LM port.
For wireless connectivity, it supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 through an M.2 E-Key slot.
It also includes two USB4v2 Type-C ports capable of 80Gbps transfer with DisplayPort Alt Mode, along with a USB4 Type-C port offering 40Gbps transfer.
The setup also includes three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, an HDMI 2.1 output and a 3.5mm audio jack.
A 350W power supply supports all this hardware, showing that the system is aimed at demanding workloads in business PC setups rather than simple office tasks.
For users looking for a mini PC that can handle heavy multitasking or creative workloads, this model can deliver what they need.
Minisforum has not confirmed its price or release date, but the company is expected to reveal both soon.
Via Lilliputian
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