A 'small form factor dream': The Minisforum MS-01 tackles big workloads, and it's $544 off at Newegg right now

A compact workstation from one of our favorite mini PC makers is currently on sale at Newegg for a limited time. The barebone version of the Minisforum MS-01, which delivers desktop-class performance, is currently available to buy for just $655 (was $1199).

Designed for developers, engineers, content creators, and IT professionals, it packs high-end hardware into a surprisingly small chassis while offering top notch expandability.

The MS-01 combines an Intel Core i9-13900H processor with a highly flexible design, allowing you to add your own memory and storage to suit your workload. Featuring 14 cores, 20 threads, and boost speeds of up to 5.4GHz, the chip provides more than enough performance for virtualization, software development, AI workloads, media production, and demanding productivity tasks.

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The MS-01 features two USB4 ports capable of driving displays at up to 8K resolution, alongside an HDMI output that drive up to three displays.

Dual 10Gb SFP+ ports support blazing-fast wired transfers and link aggregation, making the system particularly attractive for professional networking, NAS deployments, and enterprise environments.

Two additional 2.5Gb Ethernet ports provide even more flexibility for advanced networking configurations.

The system supports DDR5-5200 memory alongside PCIe 4.0 M.2 storage, with compatibility for larger U.2 enterprise SSDs that can provide enormous storage capacities.

RAID 0 and RAID 1 support also gives you the choice between maximum performance or additional data protection.

The MS-01 also offers future upgrade potential, including support for RTX 3050 graphics cards, allowing you to add dedicated GPU acceleration for creative applications or AI workloads if your requirements grow over time.

With its powerful Intel Core i9 processor, enterprise-grade networking, extensive storage options, and exceptional expandability, the Minisforum MS-01 is a fantastic choice for professionals.

In our review, we said the MS-01 “offers unprecedented flexibility and expansion options. Perfect for a development or media server, ready for 10GbE out of the box and easy to enhance with extra internal storage and a PCIe slot. A small form factor dream solution.”

For more top-performing picks, check out our round up of the best mini PCs we've tested, as well as the best mobile workstations.

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