Key Takeaways
1. Minisforum has launched new products, including the EOP4A OCuLink adapter and the DEG2 eGPU dock priced at $254.99.
2. The company is developing a new Mini-ITX motherboard called the BD895i Max, following the BD895i SE.
3. The BD895i Max will feature the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU with 16 Zen 5 cores and a Radeon 8060S integrated GPU.
4. It will have a compact size of 170 x 170 mm, including 10 Gbps Ethernet, dual USB4 ports, and three 3.5 mm audio jacks.
5. The BD895i Max is expected to include soldered LPDDR5X RAM up to 128 GB and a limited PCIe x16 slot, with sales starting mid-year.
Minisforum has recently launched a variety of new products, including the EOP4A OCuLink adapter and the DEG2 eGPU dock, which is currently priced at $254.99 on Amazon. The company has also rolled out updated versions of the AI X1 Pro and the MS-02 Ultra, along with the EliteMini M2 Pro and two fresh N5 series network storage solutions (NAS).
Upcoming Motherboard
In addition to these recent products, Minisforum has announced that a new Mini-ITX motherboard is in the works. Just to give some background, the company began selling the BD895i SE back in December, featuring the Ryzen 9 8945HX APU from AMD’s Dragon Range Refresh series. However, they are already working on a new version called the BD895i Max, which will include the Strix Halo.
Specifications and Features
At this time, Minisforum highlights the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, which boasts 16 Zen 5 cores, 32 threads, a TDP of 55 W, and a Radeon 8060S integrated GPU. It wouldn’t be a shock if they also offered more budget-friendly APUs. Regardless of the specific APU, the Mini-ITX motherboard measures 170 x 170 mm and will feature 10 Gbps Ethernet, dual USB4 ports, and three 3.5 mm jacks for mic input, line input, and line output.
RAM and Expansion Options
The BD895i Max is set to include soldered LPDDR5X RAM, likely capping at 128 GB. Additionally, Minisforum’s prototypes indicate the presence of a PCIe x16 slot. Yet, given that the AMD Strix Halo is restricted to 16 PCIe lanes and that Minisforum has incorporated two M.2 SSD slots, we speculate that the PCIe slot will be limited to PCIe x4. Minisforum aims to start selling the BD895i Max as part of its DeskMini series around the middle of the year.
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