Minisforum UM890 Pro: The compact powerhouse for professionals and gamers

The new Minisforum UM890 Pro promises to raise the bar for mini PCs. Equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor and advanced cooling technologies, this compact desktop PC is an interesting choice for technology enthusiasts, IT professionals and gamers. It starts as a barebone from 549 euros.

Brief summary:

• AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS: High performance and energy efficiency.
• Expansion options: Support for OCuLink and versatile memory options.
• Advanced cooling: Keeps the PC cool and quiet even under load.
• Compact design: Space-saving and aesthetically pleasing.

Powerful processor and advanced cooling technologies

The Minisforum UM890 Pro is powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor, which offers an impressive combination of performance and energy efficiency. With 8 cores and 16 threads, this processor is equally suitable for demanding applications, multitasking and gaming. Whether video rendering, software development or intensive gaming sessions – the UM890 Pro handles it all effortlessly. The integrated Radeon 780M graphics unit delivers impressive graphics performance for editing workflows and games.

The advanced cooling system of the UM890 Pro is particularly noteworthy. Thanks to a combination of a large heat sink, heat pipes and a quiet fan, the system remains cool even under high load. This efficient cooling ensures that the full performance of the processor can be called upon without thermal throttling, which increases the stability and longevity of the system.

Expansion options and connectivity

Another highlight of the Minisforum UM890 Pro is its versatility in terms of memory and expansion options. The PC supports OCuLink, an interface that enables a direct connection to high-speed storage solutions. This is particularly interesting for professional users who require fast data transfers and extended storage solutions.

An external graphics card can even be used via OCuLink to make the mini PC truly gaming-ready.

In addition, the UM890 Pro offers multiple M.2 slots for NVMe SSDs as well as traditional SATA ports. This flexibility allows users to expand and customize the storage space according to their needs.

Multiple USB 4 ports, HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort connectors round out the offering and enable the connection of a variety of peripherals and displays. Fast Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 are also on board.

Compact and elegant design

Despite its powerful hardware, the Minisforum UM890 Pro impresses with its compact and space-saving design. With its small dimensions of 130 x 127 x 60.6 millimeters, it fits easily on any desk and blends seamlessly into any environment. The housing is robust and well-made, giving the PC a high-quality appearance.

The elegant design is complemented by discreet lighting, which gives the UM890 Pro a modern look without being obtrusive. This makes it not only a practical, but also a visually appealing component of any work or gaming station.

Price and availability

The UM890 Pro is now available from the manufacturer at a price starting at 549 euros and offers excellent value for money. The configuration with 32 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD currently costs just 739.00 euros, 64 GB/2 TB currently costs 829 euros. The UM890 Pro is likely to be available from Amazon shortly. An interesting alternative would be the Geekom 8 (our test).