Are you seeking a powerful yet compact PC solution that packs a punch? Look no further than the Minisforum BD790i, the mini PC marvel that defies expectations. At the heart of this innovation is a discrete Gigabyte RTX 4060 desktop graphics card, challenging the conventional reliance on mobile GPUs for compact systems.
Minisforum has had an eventful year, impressing tech enthusiasts with breakthroughs like the AtomMan series and mini-PCs boasting the Ryzen 8000 lineup. Their innovative streak continues with the affordable Mini-ITX boards featuring the Ryzen 7000HX “Dragon Range” CPUs, bringing desktop-level power to portable devices. Yet, few laptops manage to harness the full potential of these processors.
Enter the BD790i ITX motherboard series, built with remarkable CPUs like the cost-efficient 16-core 7940HX, which starts under $400. Minisforum advances this foundation by integrating it within a meticulously designed 7-liter chassis, complete with a power supply and optional upgrades, evolving it into a comprehensive desktop experience.
For $459, you can get your hands on the barebone edition of the 7940HX system, sans storage and memory. Alternatively, the fully equipped edition, priced at $939, includes a cutting-edge graphics card, departing from the basic Radeon 610M graphics option. Here, the inclusion of a desktop GPU from Gigabyte is a revelation, notably the first low-profile RTX featuring an impressive three-fan cooling system. This added fan empowers the card to maintain cooler temperatures, offering enhanced overclocking capabilities.
The bundled version delivers formidable specs: 16 cores, a desktop GPU, and a generous 32GB of RAM, coupled with 1TB of SSD storage. This power-packed offering positions the 790S7 as an enticing choice within the Minisforum Desktop PC series.
On the budget-friendlier end, there’s a 14-core Intel option with the i9-12900HK, though slightly behind in core count compared to the 7940HX. The lack of PCIe 5.0 x16 support in this variant is noteworthy, as it remains a rare and valuable feature in such compact PCs.
Despite being larger than competitors like the ASUS ROG NUC, which features an RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, the Minisforum BD790i offers potentially superior performance—priced at half the cost of its rivals, providing tremendous value.
Here’s what makes the Minisforum 790S7 a game-changer:
– Dimensions: 298mm x 225mm x 95mm
– Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX with a robust 16-core setup reaching up to 5.2 GHz under the Zen 4 architecture
– Graphics: AMD Radeon 610M or optional RTX 4060
– Expansion Slot: PCIe 5.0 x16
– Memory: Up to 64GB DDR5-5200MHz
– Storage: Dual M.2 2280 SSD (PCIe 4.0 x4)
– Video and Audio Ports: Multiple HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4, and USB options supporting high-resolution outputs
– Power Supply: 400W to efficiently manage your computing needs
– Operating System: Comes with Windows 11, the latest in OS technology
Whether you are a gamer, a creative professional, or simply in need of a powerful PC, the Minisforum BD790i offers significant performance in a compact form, without compromising on functionality or capability.
