In a dazzling display of technological prowess, Minisforum has unveiled its latest marvels at CES 2024, showcasing cutting-edge Mini PCs that promise to redefine the landscape of high-performance computing. Among the stars of the show are the UH185 Ultra and HX200G, featuring Intel’s Core Ultra and AMD’s Ryzen 9 7945HX processors, respectively, along with the powerful AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT discrete graphics card.
The UH185 Ultra takes center stage as Minisforum’s flagship Mini PC, boasting the formidable Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU from the Meteor Lake series. This powerhouse chip packs a punch with 16 cores, 22 threads, and a robust Neural Processing Unit (NPU) designed for advanced AI processing. Complemented by the latest Arc Xe-LPG integrated graphics, featuring 8 Xe-Cores clocked at an impressive 2250 MHz, the UH185 Ultra is a true performance beast.
One of the standout features of the UH185 Ultra is its sleek and compact design, maintaining the signature boxed shape that users have come to expect from Minisforum. However, what sets it apart is the innovative 4-inch auxiliary screen positioned at the top of the chassis. This touchscreen display provides real-time metrics for CPU, GPU, RAM, and SSD utilization, delivering a comprehensive overview of the system’s performance. Users can further customize the display, taking advantage of its touch-screen capabilities.
Adding to its versatility, the auxiliary screen on the UH185 Ultra also incorporates a 1080p camera with physical shading. This feature, coupled with the vertical stand, transforms the Mini PC into a highly functional device, akin to a laptop equipped with a front camera. The inclusion of weather, time, and date information enhances the user experience, making the UH185 Ultra not only a powerhouse in terms of performance but also a visual delight.
Under the hood, the UH185 Ultra offers impressive specifications, supporting up to 96 GB of DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM memory, two M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD slots, a single SD card reader, dual USB4 ports, and two 5GbE Ethernet LAN ports. To further expand its graphics capabilities, an Oculink port is also incorporated. These features, packed into a compact form factor, position the UH185 Ultra as a potential game-changer in the Mini PC market for 2024.
On the AMD front, Minisforum presents the HX200G Mini PC, a high-end design featuring AMD’s Ryzen 9 7945HX CPU. With 16 cores and 32 threads, this processor is a formidable competitor, delivering substantial multi-threading power. What truly sets the HX200G apart is the inclusion of the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT discrete graphics card. With 32 Compute Units based on the RDNA 3 architecture, this graphics card operates at a TDP of up to 120W, ensuring a visually immersive and powerful computing experience.
The HX200G also introduces innovations in cooling technology, featuring liquid gold Thermal Interface Material (TIM) for both the CPU and GPU. The quad-fan layout ensures efficient cooling while maintaining noise levels below 45dBA. Adding to its unique design, the Mini PC includes a single PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD slot, marking a significant milestone in the industry.
As Minisforum takes the stage at CES 2024, the excitement surrounding the UH185 Ultra and HX200G is palpable. While pricing details for these groundbreaking Mini PCs remain undisclosed, the promise of a launch within the first half of 2024 has enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the opportunity to experience the future of high-performance computing.
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