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MINISFORUM AI X1 (255)
MINISFORUM AI X1 (255) uses AMD Ryzen 7 255 with Radeon 780M. A versatile desk or development PC with USB4 and an external-GPU expansion route. Using the M.2-to-OCuLink adapter reduces space available for internal SSDs, and external graphics require a separate compatible GPU and dock.
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 7 255
- Graphics
- Radeon 780M
- Memory
- 32 GB
- Storage
- 512 GB
Prices across stores
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| Retailer | Availability | Listed price | Last checked | Retailer website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sold by MINISFORUM OfficialAffiliate link | In stock | $819Lowest checked | View at Newegg | |
 Affiliate link | In stock | $839 | View at MINISFORUM |
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Specifications
Processor, graphics and installed memory/storage describe the selected configuration. Expansion limits and connectivity describe the model; optional hardware is identified separately. References are collected in About this data below.
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 7 255
- Graphics
- Radeon 780M
- Memory
- 32 GB
- Storage
- 512 GB
- Ports & displays
- Two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, one USB-A 2.0, two USB4 40Gbps Type-C, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 and a 3.5 mm headset jack. OCuLink uses an M.2 adapter, so it shares internal storage expansion.
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
- One 2.5GbE RJ45, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
- RAM & storage upgrades
- Two DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM slots, up to 64 GB for the Ryzen 7 255/260 editions. Two M.2 2280 NVMe SSD positions. The manufacturer lists up to 4 TB without clearly specifying per-drive versus combined capacity. OCuLink uses an M.2 adapter and occupies one storage position.
- Power supply & power limits
- 120 W external adapter (19 V / 6.32 A). This is rated adapter output, not a measured wall-power result.
- Dimensions & weight
- 128 × 126 × 52 mm; approximately 0.6 kg.
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What owners say
Start with the name, because it misleads: the Ryzen 7 255 is a rebadged Zen 4 Hawk Point part with no dedicated NPU, so if you are buying this for local AI you are buying the wrong box. What it does well is sit quietly on a desk. Reviewers measured 31 dB(A) at idle and 38 at full tilt, the processor settles around 81 °C with no sustained-load drop, and idle draw is in the region of 4 to 7 W, which is a quarter of what a home-lab machine of the same brand pulls. The real selling point is the OCuLink port: one test moved the same game from 87 FPS over USB4 to 126 over OCuLink with an external RTX 4070 Super. The catch is that the adapter takes one of the two M.2 slots, so it is an external GPU or a second SSD, not both. Two warnings from owners: the bundled SSD is the weakest part and both reviewers single it out, and performance profiles and the fan curve can only be changed from the UEFI, which means a reboot every time.
- For whom
- A small, quiet desktop for office work, media and 1080p esports, with the option of a cheap external GPU over OCuLink later.
- Not for
- Local AI, despite the name, and anyone who wants fast internal storage and an external GPU at the same time.
Our own summary of 4 published sources, reviewed Sep 17, 2026. We have not tested this Mini PC ourselves; the sources are listed under About this data.
Performance
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Price history
MINISFORUM AI X1 (255) · 32 GB RAM · 512 GB SSD
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About this data6 references
Specs and any benchmark results come from the sources below. We haven't tested this Mini PC ourselves.
Notes
- The manufacturer SSD limit of 4 TB does not clearly establish a per-drive versus combined maximum.
Sources
- MINISFORUM AI X1 (255) — manufacturer specifications ↗
- Manufacturer / specification source
- Ports & displays · Reviewed Sep 15, 2026
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth · Reviewed Sep 15, 2026
- RAM & storage upgrades · Reviewed Sep 15, 2026
- Power supply & power limits · Reviewed Sep 15, 2026
- Dimensions & weight · Reviewed Sep 15, 2026
- Selected configuration ↗
- Selected configuration
- Affordable mini PC with sound onboard: Minisforum AI X1 review ↗
- Owner review source · Reviewed Sep 17, 2026
- Minisforum AI X1 review: exceptional power, one catch ↗
- Owner review source · Reviewed Sep 17, 2026
- Minisforum AI X1 Ryzen 7 255: BIOS update failed ↗
- Owner review source · Reviewed Sep 17, 2026
- Minisforum AI X1-255 mini PC ↗
- Owner review source · Reviewed Sep 17, 2026
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