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Minisforum MS-A2
Local LLM Inference, Large Model Workloads, AI Workstation, Long Context Generation
Overview
The Minisforum MS-A2 is a strong value flagship for local AI, pairing AMD's Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU with 128GB of fast LPDDR5X-8000 unified memory and the Radeon 8060S iGPU. Its dual USB4 v2 80Gbps ports and OCuLink give it serious expandability, and its large memory pool lets it run 70B-class models locally. For builders who want flagship capacity without the highest flagship price, it is a leading choice.
Key Highlights
- 128GB of fast LPDDR5X-8000 unified memory for 70B-class local model inference
- Built on the AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU with the Radeon 8060S iGPU
- Dual USB4 v2 at 80Gbps plus OCuLink for external GPU expansion
- 2.5GbE and Wi-Fi 7 round out connectivity for a serious local AI workstation
- Strong value for a flagship 128GB Strix Halo LLM mini PC
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Minisforum |
|---|---|
| Model | Minisforum MS-A2 |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 (Strix Halo, 16 Cores, 32 Threads, Zen 5) |
| Graphics (GPU) | AMD Radeon 8060S integrated (RDNA 3.5) |
| Memory (RAM) | 128GB LPDDR5X-8000 unified memory |
| Storage | Multiple M.2 NVMe slots |
| NPU / AI TOPS | ~50 TOPS NPU |
| Ports & I/O | Dual USB4 v2 80Gbps OCuLink HDMI 2.1 DisplayPort USB-A headphone jack |
| Network | 2.5GbE Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth |
| Operating System | Windows 11 |
| Dimensions | Compact 128GB Strix Halo mini PC chassis |
| Price | Approx $1,700 to $2,300 for the 128GB configuration |