MINISFORUM 795S7 Mini Tower Gaming PC AMD Ryzen9 7945HX (16C/32T) Computer Without RAM/SSD/OS, 2 DDR5 Slots, 2 PCIe4.0 SSD, M.2 2230 E Slot, 2.5G Lan, HDMI+DP+USB-C Triple Video Outputs

I really like this little computer. I put 64 GB of RAM and a 4 TB NVMe in. I use it to run Proxmox for my network and have loaded multiple VMs and containers on it. So far it runs powerfully and efficiently. It’s quiet and seems to stay cool. Easy to assemble and disassemble. The only issue I have, and it’s very minor, is for the NVMe slots. They went with a screwless design but it’s a plug and loop design which you really have to push the plug in to secure. Would have been better to be a latch design I’ve seen other manufacturers use, similar to latches on PCI slots, RAM slots, and others. But I’m very happy with the purchase.

I noticed a rattle while installing the drives and ram, which was from an errant screw stuck behind the motherboard. Fortunately (unfortunately?) I've made this mistake myself in the past with homebuilt PC's and know that they can easily cause a short and fry the mainboard. It took some persistence to get it out, but once I did everything else went smooth. This may sound like a minor thing, but it bodes poorly for the QC process. I wonder how many DOA systems this kind of thing causes at their scale. Have been running it (linux) for about a month and no other material issues. Nits: Rubber feet are only on the right side if looking at it horizontally, meaning they only intend it to be stood vertically. No big deal, I added some rubber feet to set it horizontally and stack another mini on it. (looks nicer given the logo position this way too). Unfortunately horizontal makes it a little louder than expected given the fan position, and its already a little louder than I'd expect given my use, environment temps, and its relatively efficient chip. I may move it closer to the floor to mitigate. The USB ports (C specifically) don't seem to make a lot of power, not great for device charging or powering a USB hub which you'll likely need given the scant ports... On the USB subject, I added a USB bluetooth since this does not have that onboard and I didn't want to fuss with the card slot. Same would go for WiFi if needed. Factor these adapters into your price comparisons if needed, which I still found to be favorable. I suspect it can be made to boot faster, but I haven't dug into the bios to optimize that or the fan situation. If I do i'll update this review. It's far from a pro workstation, but for a fraction of the price it probably won't be the last MF I buy.

I've bought two units of the barebones version, one serving as my home lab and the other as portable PC that I can take around when I'm on the go. I haven't had an issue with either and both of them have been running perfectly fine. In terms of set up it was very easy to install my own NVME ssd and ram. I don't really do heavy gaming but I do run VMs and Docker containers on the one that is used as a server and I've had absolutely zero issues keeping it on 24/7 and it runs pretty quiet. I'd say its the perfect size for a small form factor, almost similar to the size of a console which I really like.

It's incredible for the value, except for a few MILDLY infuriating flaws. If you bought the barebones! - BE prepared to disassemble and remove the motherboard to install the NVME, I'm not sure why they decided to use these plastic tabs that can only be released from the back of the board. Instead of the typical brass stand-off. I'd remove it altogether and replace it with a brass hex screw. - Doesn't come with WIFI ngff card, can be installed later however the brace to keep it in-place is not included. This means you'll have to get clever or use tape. - GPU tolerances, see below. If you bought the preassembled aka with storage included! - The tolerances! It's painful because I see the stamped mounts for optional USB, COM, and whatever headers. My RTX 4060 SFF, either from ASUS or Gigabyte, fits perfectly—except for the fact that the 6pin power is a very tight fit and requires a bit of elbow grease to slide it into place. Three obvious points on the chassis can resolve this. It's painfully evident that it needs one more round of QC.

Fan Non-Stop runs. First one failed 3 months in ownership.