Key Takeaways
1. Pre-sales for the N5 Pro will begin on July 1 at 07:00 UTC, despite earlier indications of a release this month.
2. The N5 Pro supports up to 96 GB of DDR5 EEC RAM and offers 144 TB of storage, powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU.
3. It features 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps LAN connections, and a PCIe x16 slot, providing more flexibility than other Minisforum mini-PCs.
4. The N5 Pro can function as a mini-PC and will support NAS applications with FreeBSD, TruNas, and Unraid images.
5. Minisforum will host a live stream with exclusive discounts and giveaways starting at 07:00 UTC, likely coinciding with the pre-sales.
It appears that Minisforum is getting ready to launch the N5 Pro after showcasing its network-attached storage (NAS) solution earlier this year. To summarize, the company introduced the N5 Pro in January but held off on providing more information until the end of April.
Pre-Sales Timing
Minisforum has now announced that pre-sales for the N5 Pro will begin at 07:00 UTC on July 1, even though they had previously mentioned that the device would be released this month. Nonetheless, the N5 Pro is expected to support up to 96 GB of DDR5 EEC RAM and a whopping 144 TB of storage at its launch, along with AMD’s robust Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU.
Connectivity and Versatility
The N5 Pro will also come equipped with 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps LAN connections, in addition to a PCIe x16 slot. In this regard, the N5 Pro offers more flexibility compared to Minisforum’s other Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 mini-PCs, such as the X1 Pro (currently priced at $999.99 on Amazon). Also, while the N5 Pro can function as a mini-PC, Minisforum plans to provide FreeBSD, TruNas, and Unraid images specifically for NAS applications.
Live Stream Event
Interestingly, Minisforum will host a live stream tomorrow featuring ‘exclusive’ discounts and giveaway items. The live stream is expected to start at 07:00 UTC, and it seems likely that pre-sales will follow soon after.
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