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MINISFORUM UN1290 Mini PC Barebone Intel Core i9-12900HK 14 Cores/20 Threads,up to 5.0GHz with Intel Iris Xe Graphics,2.5 G RJ45 LAN Mini PC i9,HDMI/USB-C/DP1.4,5X USB Ports, WiFi 6&BT5.2

299.99

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MINISFORUM UN1290 Mini PC Barebone Intel Core i9-12900HK 14 Cores/20 Threads,up to 5.0GHz with Intel Iris Xe Graphics,2.5 G RJ45 LAN Mini PC i9,HDMI/USB-C/DP1.4,5X USB Ports, WiFi 6&BT5.2

4.1

Highest ranking 101

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$299.99

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· 【Intel 12th i9 Core】Mini PC UN1290 is equipped with Intel Core i9-12900HK processor (14-core/20-thread/24MB cache/up to 5 GHz) and Intel Iris Xe Graphics (Graphics Frequency 1.45 GHz) to handle demanding workloads and provide a seamless multitasking experience. · 【AV1 Decode and Xe Architecture】 Enhance your game's visuals with Desktop PC UN1290 AV1 decoding capabilities. AV1 decoding optimizes the video stream and immerses you in stunning graphics and realistic details. Xe architecture brings games to life with its superior graphics performance. It will give you a more immersive gaming experience. · 【UHD 4K and Triple Screens】MINISFORUM UN1290 Mini Desktop allows you to connect up to three displays by HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-Cports, multiplying your productivity. Meanwhile, PD power can be supported via USB-C, eliminating the hassle of multiple power cables and adapters. · 【Flexible Upgrade】UN1290 Barebone supports DDR4 memory (dual-channel) and M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD. The DDR4-3200 + PCIe 4.0 SSD combination ensures fast data access and smooth multitasking.1 x 2.5 "SATA HDD/SSD slots, expandable up to 2TB. · 【Minisforum Intel UN1290】In view of the popularity of UN1290 among customers, our R&D team has developed a sister version of UN1290. More choices to meet the different needs of customers. We have jointly developed lots of mini pcs with Intel, such as I7's NPB7, NPB6, NAB6, UN1265,TH80, I5's NPB5, NAB5, UN1265,UN1245, and I3's UN305C.MINISFORUM supports personalized customization for business buyers.

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KatsumiReviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023

I have purchased 3 of the NAB/NPB series MinisForum PCs and they have been great so far. If you’re looking for a mini PC that has a great amount of performance for the price and size, look no further. I already have, and these were some of the best. Let’s face it, most of the issues with these off-brand mini PCs is that they have poor thermal control, either by poor cooler or software design, and cheap peripherals/memory/storage. Some manufacturers think low fan noise is the most important design factor. Compared to reliability, I disagree. For these, thermals are well within what I’d expect from a laptop with similar specs. They idle around 40C and 15w. Peak CPU power is 90w, but thermal throttle to ~45w and stay a little under 80C under full load. This is impressive performance that many other mini PCs don’t accomplish. The CPU cooler design and installation is very thoughtful. For example, there are two sets of radiators (cooling fins) fed by significant copper heat pipes. Between the bottom cover and the cooler unit, there is some foam weatherstripping. At first I thought this was just to cover the interface between the fan and radiators to prevent air leakage and reduce vibration potential, but then realized it was largely segmenting the lower case cavity between intake and exhaust air so that hot air would be less likely to re-uptake into the fan. Very smart… Then there’s the fan itself. I noticed the blade design looked familiar. It looks very similar to the one that ASUS designed for their ROG gaming laptops that has a low turbulence coefficient and is supposed to accumulate less dust. My guess is the design was likely…appropriated somehow. But it’s a plus for this unit regardless. I have had no issues with connectivity of the ports or WiFi. I have not tried bluetooth connectivity, for lack of need. You have to keep in mind that there is limited power available for each USB port and if you intend to connect a bunch of external devices you’ll probably need a powered hub. The nice thing about these units in particular, is the number and type of ports available. One thing I wouldn’t expect to get out of these is any gaming beyond casual. With no discrete graphics adapter, it’s just not going to happen. The graphics performance you will get, is sufficient for photo and video editing with one or more UHD display, and as I suggest, casual gaming. Overall, a great buy. I think one thing hampering the rating of these models, are the other models attached to this listing. One of the models seems to have thermal problems — the UM773 Lite. I can personally vouch for the two series I listed.

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AlfredReviewed in the United States on April 17, 2025

Excellent quality; excellent performance. The computer worked perfectly with no problems. We used it for internet browsing, email, watching videos and Microsoft Office. It was very fast and quite small. Based on on results so far, we would buy it again.

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canhD_Chula Vista CAReviewed in the United States on May 9, 2025

Great job with the tiny desktop PC. Came with clean Windows 11 pro. I take off one star because there is no tech support on Minisforum Web site. It's looked like the sale is more important than the tech support.

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Washington IrvingReviewed in the United States on April 18, 2025

The device is not able to run legit OEM Windows from Microsoft: it requires drivers which aren't published. The drivers published on the Minisforum website don't work with Windows 11, it's impossible to install. Apparently the manufacturer has to give you a special Windows ISO that can reinstall windows on this hardware, which is so sketchy I have no words... Installing Linux is more annoying than it should be: the BIOS option to disable secure boot is greyed out, until you put a Windows 11 install ISO in any USB slot! You never have to actually boot Windows to allow the option to be changed in the BIOS, you just have to DD the free install ISO to a USB stick and insert it, after which the option will no longer be greyed out and you can disable secure boot. Truly bizarre... Avoid this one: it's cheap for a reason.

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Dominic ThompsonReviewed in the United States on April 26, 2025

Fantastic. Highly Recommended

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Susan ShaulReviewed in the United States on March 28, 2025

This is the ticket. Love how easy it was to install and how fast it is.

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James GrunshawReviewed in the United States on July 8, 2024

As an IT professional, I've seen my fair share of mini desktop PCs, but the MinisForum truly stands out. When my father-in-law needed a computer upgrade, I knew this was the perfect fit. Its compact size, comparable to the Intel NUC series, hides a powerhouse of features in a slightly larger-than-palm-sized box. The attention to detail is impressive. The box includes a VESA mounting plate and screws for convenient monitor mounting, an HDMI cable, and additional I/O adapters for extra internal storage. This PC is packed with two LAN ports, multiple USB A and C ports, onboard WiFi 6, and two HDMI outputs for a seamless dual monitor setup. The sleek, space-saving design is perfect for any home or small office. The intuitive toolless design lets you easily upgrade RAM or other components by simply pushing on the lid – no screws required! This unique feature adds to the overall user-friendly experience. Having been a loyal Intel NUC user, I can confidently say that MinisForum has won me over completely. For anyone in need of a reliable, feature-packed daily PC, the MinisForum is an outstanding choice. Highly recommended!

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T MReviewed in the United States on September 26, 2024

This is for a MINISFORUM Mini PC NAB9 Intel Core i9-12900HK unit that I recently purchased. It was easy to setup and after about 30 minutes of Windows updates for Windows 11 Pro it was ready to go. Its very quiet and even when the fans do kick up it's hard to tell. I've been doing software development for 40+ years and for the price this is a great deal if you ask me. I will update this review if any issues do popup. It replaced a 8+ year old gaming PC that always had the loudest fans.

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CesarReviewed in Mexico on March 3, 2025

Desde el primer contacto, el equipo transmite una sensación de solidez y buena construcción. Aunque la carcasa es de plástico blanco, tiene un acabado de calidad. La configuración inicial fue rápida y sencilla; en pocos minutos lo conecté a mi red WiFi y a mi monitor sin inconvenientes. El desempeño ha sido excelente, incluso bajo carga. Lo utilizo principalmente como entorno de virtualización con VirtualBox, y hasta el momento ha funcionado de manera fluida y rápida, cumpliendo con mis expectativas. El sistema de refrigeración mantiene el procesador a temperaturas razonables, sin superar los 55°C en escenarios de alta demanda. Además, la velocidad del disco interno es notable, lo que mejora la experiencia general del sistema. Me decidí por este mini-PC después de revisar numerosas reseñas en YouTube, donde suele figurar bien posicionado en comparativas con otros modelos de Intel Core i9. Sin embargo, en rendimiento suele quedar ligeramente por debajo de opciones con procesadores AMD. Por precaución, opté por adquirirlo con el seguro de Amazon, ya que encontré algunos comentarios mencionando problemas de encendido y fallas tras algunos meses de uso. Hasta ahora, mi experiencia ha sido completamente positiva. Conclusión: Un equipo potente, bien diseñado y con un excelente rendimiento para virtualización.

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Lear ZamoraReviewed in Mexico on September 13, 2024

Solo le tumbo una estrella porque quizás deberia aclararse que no viene con RAM ni con SSD pero fuera de eso consiguiendoselos es una micro PC muy potente y capaz, misma desde la que estoy escribiendo esta reseña, fuera de eso le pondría un 5/5

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FernandoReviewed in Mexico on May 6, 2025

La compré por el puerto de 2.5Gbps pero no funciona el ethernet, los dns no resuelven, y en otros dispositivos si tengo internet.

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Mario BenitezReviewed in Mexico on December 9, 2024

La computadora dejó de funcionar sin más a los dos meses de su uso. Usada con nobreak y regulador porque sabemos que este tipo de disposivitos son de un bajo voltaje. Revisando por posbiles problemas similares encuentro que es un problema que ha sucedido a varios usuarios y mencionan que es la fuente de poder. Hoy estoy tratando de iniciar un proceso de devolución, pero no veo la opción en mi lista de pedidos.

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Omar AlejosReviewed in Mexico on December 6, 2024

De la nada teniéndola conectada en el regulador donde mismo que tengo un play5 y un monitor dejó de prender la PC. Revisándola me comentan que tiene un corto circuito en la tarjeta madre. Totalmente decepcionado de mi compra