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forum threadDr.W posted Yesterday 05:07 PM
forum threadDr.W posted Yesterday 05:07 PM

Minisforum AI X1-255 Mini PC: Ryzen 7 255, 64GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, 780M, OCulink $599.99

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SPECS:
  • AMD Ryzen 7 255 3.1GHz Processor
  • 64GB DDR5-5600 RAM
  • 1TB Solid State Drive
  • AMD Radeon 780M Graphics
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
  • 2.5GbE LAN
  • 0.6 kg
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps
    • 1x USB-A 2.0
    • 1x USB 4.0 Type-C 40 Gbps (DisplayPort, 100W PD In, 15W PD Out, Back)
    • 1x USB 4.0 Type-C 40 Gbps (DisplayPort, PD Out 15W)
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K@120Hz)
    • 1x DisplayPort 2.0(4K@120Hz)
    • 1x OCuLink
    • 1x 2.5G RJ-45 Ethernet
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack
    • 2x DMIC
    • 1x DC Power In

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...55-mini-pc
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Available In-store Only; In stock at all stores when posting.

SPECS:
  • AMD Ryzen 7 255 3.1GHz Processor
  • 64GB DDR5-5600 RAM
  • 1TB Solid State Drive
  • AMD Radeon 780M Graphics
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
  • 2.5GbE LAN
  • 0.6 kg
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps
    • 1x USB-A 2.0
    • 1x USB 4.0 Type-C 40 Gbps (DisplayPort, 100W PD In, 15W PD Out, Back)
    • 1x USB 4.0 Type-C 40 Gbps (DisplayPort, PD Out 15W)
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K@120Hz)
    • 1x DisplayPort 2.0(4K@120Hz)
    • 1x OCuLink
    • 1x 2.5G RJ-45 Ethernet
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack
    • 2x DMIC
    • 1x DC Power In

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...55-mini-pc

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Yesterday 05:30 PM
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NeatLumber905Yesterday 05:30 PM
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All right, I'll ask the dumb question. Can this be 100% powered by the USB-C port that supports 100 W PD in?
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Yesterday 05:36 PM
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ghostfreckle
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Yesterday 05:36 PM
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Power adapter is 120w... I don't know if it can be powered through usb-c though...
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ghostfreckle
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank ghostfreckle

The Ryzen 7 H 255 is a chip from the Hawk Point family that is only available in China. The chip is identical to the older Ryzen 7 8745H...
https://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD...337.0.html

This same Mini PC (same specs) is $575 on MinisForum website... For those of us not close to a MicroCenter and don't mind waiting a couple weeks for delivery.
https://store.minisforum.com/prod...4012892405
Barebone is $351.


(I hearby give Dr. W permission to post my better deal, if they give me credit...)
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seanleeforeverYesterday 05:46 PM
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it is 575 directly off the website, or 351 barebone.
i know there are people who only buys minisforum from a place that has easy return. but purely from price perspective, it is not that great of a price.

https://store.minisforum.com/prod...4012892405
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Quote from ghostfreckle :
The Ryzen 7 H 255 is a chip from the Hawk Point family that is only available in China. The chip is identical to the older Ryzen 7 8745H...
https://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD...337.0.html

This same Mini PC (same specs) is $575 on MinisForum website... For those of us not close to a MicroCenter and don't mind waiting a couple weeks for delivery.
https://store.minisforum.com/prod...4012892405
Barebone is $351.


(I hearby give Dr. W permission to post my better deal, if they give me credit...)
I would have posted it already, before you commented, had it been in stock. It's out of stock and has been for quite some time now. Thanks, regardless.
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VioletTent657Yesterday 05:52 PM
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Quote from Dr.W :
Quote from ghostfreckle [IMG]https://dealquestnow.online/images/misc/backlink.gif[/IMG] :
The Ryzen 7 H 255 is a chip from the Hawk Point family that is only available in China. The chip is identical to the older Ryzen 7 8745H...
https://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD...337.0.html

This same Mini PC (same specs) is $575 on MinisForum website... For those of us not close to a MicroCenter and don't mind waiting a couple weeks for delivery.
https://store.minisforum.com/prod...4012892405
Barebone is $351.


(I hearby give Dr. W permission to post my better deal, if they give me credit...)
I would have posted it already, before you commented, had it been in stock. It's out of stock and has been for quite some time now. Thanks, regardless.
I'm able to add it to my cart
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Quote from VioletTent657 :
I'm able to add it to my cart
Care to explain, how?
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HilariousMallard343Yesterday 06:02 PM
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does the cooling system limit the performance?
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seanleeforeverYesterday 06:41 PM
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Quote from Dr.W :
Care to explain, how?
maybe you should check your browser.
i have no issues added it, and as a matter of fact, check out.
Last edited by seanleeforever September 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM.
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Viol8torYesterday 07:40 PM
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How does this newer AI X1-255 model compare to the UM890 Pro?

Ive had my eye on the UM890 Pro for 1080p gaming not knowing about this cheaper X1-255 model. Thanks.

https://store.minisforum.com/prod...7692763381
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AntoToday 12:04 AM
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MiniPCs/..._or_um790/
Here's a post on reddit from:
Old_Crows_Associate
Here's my personal perspective.
Seen too many UM790 Pro mPCs on the diagnostics bench in front of me to be an advocate, notably as a long-term investment. It's a much older platform, with little to no innovation or improvements.
The AI-X1 on the other hand, after seeing my first one for the first time a week ago, is a huge improvement. Definitely better thought out than their previous platforms. The only issue here is the Ryzen 7 255.
The H 255 (re-badged 8745HS/8745H) isn't an APU officially acknowledged by AMD or directly supported through AGESA. These are basically defective Ryzen 7 260 APUs, with the XDNA NPU unstable @ 16 TOPS, disabled & sold at a discount price on the Chinese market to avoid e-waste.
These require hacked AGESA microcode, similar to engineering samples. The question, "If the NPU was unstable, what additional insufficiencies exist?" 🤔
Besides, the most humorous /questionable/paradoxical aspect of the AI-X1 Ryzen 7 H 255
"If the H 255 doesn't support a XDNA NPU, why does Minisforums persist in calling this an AI-X1?!?"
Definitely something to think about when it comes to product trust.
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VioletTent657Today 01:28 AM
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Quote from Dr.W :
Quote from VioletTent657

[IMG]https://dealquestnow.online/images/misc/backlink.gif[/IMG] :
I'm able to add it to my cart
Care to explain, how?
I can't explain why you're getting different results than me but I can see that it's available on two different devices on two different networks using two different vpn locations. The only one showing as sold out to me is the 360.
However, when I try to upload screenshots here it just kind of doesn't work for some reason.
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Quote from VioletTent657 :
Quote from Dr.W [IMG]https://dealquestnow.online/images/misc/backlink.gif[/IMG] :
Quote from VioletTent657

[IMG]https://dealquestnow.online/images/misc/backlink.gif[/IMG] :
I'm able to add it to my cart
Care to explain, how?
I can't explain why you're getting different results than me but I can see that it's available on two different devices on two different networks using two different vpn locations. The only one showing as sold out to me is the 360.
However, when I try to upload screenshots here it just kind of doesn't work for some reason.
I use Edge, have also tried from Firefox, and even tried it on my phone; it's out of stock everywhere.

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