NAM321/6 (50 ov)
IRE
RAY
ELC
GMB
ZMB
NGA
LES
CAG
BOL
COMO
SAS
FCA
FCU
KOE
S04
M05
SVW
MOZ19
UGA23/0 (0.5/20 ov, target 20)
NZ180/5
IND181/6 (19.5/20 ov, target 181)
Ipswich1
Nottm Forest1
Alavés1
Málaga1
WA105/3 (18.5/50 ov, target 372)
NSW371/8
DEN
KUW
KENYA
QAT
SWD-W
EPR-W
TTN-W
WPR-W
BOR
WAR15/1 (2.5/20 ov)
LIONS
Limpo21/1 (2.5/20 ov)
NZ-A135/3 (41 ov)
IND-A113
DHA293/3 (84.1 ov)
RAJ
MYMS
CHATT
RAN320/5 (80 ov)
BAR
MEX-W
ARG-W
UAE
NED
PAK
ENG
IND-W
ZIM-W
AFG170/3 (34.3/50 ov, target 170)
ZIM169
RBL
ELV
SCP
HSV
Torino3
Monza2
Brest1
Nice2
Stuttgart2
Gladbach3
Al Ahli4
Al Khaleej1
Big things really do come in small packages. Minisforum MS-A2 has been launched, a 1.78-liter mini server powered by AMD’s Ryzen 9 9955HX — a 16-core Zen 5 beast that was previously exclusive to premium laptops. This is workstation-class compute in a chassis smaller than most hardcover books.
Minisforum MS-A2: Full Specs & Pricing
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| CPU Options | Ryzen 9 9955HX (Zen 5) / Ryzen 9 7945HX (Zen 4) |
| Cores / Threads | 16C / 32T, up to 5.4GHz boost |
| RAM | Up to 96GB DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 3x M.2 PCIe 4.0 + U.2 NVMe (up to 15TB) |
| Networking | 2x 10G SFP+, 2x 2.5G RJ45 |
| Expansion | PCIe x16 slot (discrete GPU support) |
| Chassis Size | 196 × 189 × 48mm — just 1.78 litres |
| Starting Price | $799 (barebones) / $1,199 (32GB + 1TB) |
Small Box, Serious Workload
The MS-A2 isn’t trying to be a budget mini PC — it’s gunning for homelab builders, content creators, and network administrators who need real muscle without a tower. The dual 10G SFP+ ports alone set it apart from anything in this size class, making it a natural fit for high-speed NAS setups and virtualization stacks.
Cooling has been a point of concern with past Minisforum models, but the MS-A2 addresses that directly — three pure copper heat pipes, turbine fans with 30% improved airflow, and phase-change thermal material keep the 9955HX running at a sustained 100W TDP. That’s genuinely impressive for a form factor this compact.
The PCIe x16 slot adds serious flexibility — you can drop in a discrete GPU for edge AI inference or media encoding tasks. As TechnoSports has noted, the mini server category is rapidly becoming a legitimate desktop alternative for power users.
The Minisforum MS-A2 is available now, with the 9955HX + 96GB + 2TB configuration topping out at $1,919.
