MINISFORUM UN1290 Mini PC Core i9-12900HK(14C/20T, up to 5Ghz) Desktop Computer, HDMI|DP|USB-C Triple Outputs, 32GB RAM 1TB SSD, 2.5G LAN/ WiFi6E/ BT5.2/ 4X USB Port/Intel Iris Xe Graphics Micro PC
Original price was: $849.99.$539.90Current price is: $539.90.
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【Powerful i9 Processor】This UN1290 Mini PC comes with Intel Core i9-12900HK, it has 14 cores and 20 threads, the max frequency is 5.0GHz. With the Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible(frequency is up to 1.45GHz), it offers an excellent performance of Internet and office applications. It widely used for light games, image editing, browsing, watching movies, programming etc.
【Triple Screen Support】This i9 mini computer is equipped with HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C Video Outputs, you can connect 3 displays at the same time to provide a larger and wider filed of view and improve your work efficiency.
【Expandable Storage】The UN1290 Micro Computer pre-installed 32GB DDR4(SODIMM*2, up to 64GB) and 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD(up to 2TB). It also equipped with one 2.5-inch SATA HDD (SATA 3.0 6.0Gb/s) slots, which can be expanded to 2TB, without worrying about lack of capacity.
【2.5G LAN Port】 This Desktop Computer comes with 2.5G LAN port, it expands its functions and improved performance of computer to a large extent and allow you to use more networks such as software routers (OpenWRT / DD-WRT / Tomato etc.), firewalls, NAT, network isolation etc. 2.5Gbps LAN is applied in various scenes such as homes, offices, large enterprises, high-speed applications, and high-speed broadband environments. Measured read and write speeds for gigabit networks are around 120MB/s.
【Rich Interfaces】This MINISFORUM Mini PC equipped with 1x 2.5G RJ45 Port, 1x HDMI, 1x USB3.2 Type-C, 1x DisplayPort, 2xUSB3.2, 2xUSB 2.0, 1x Audio Jack, 1x DMIC Port. The weight is only 570g and the size is 5x5x2inch, you could carry it anywhere you want to go.
【Package Contents】 1x UN1290 Mini PC, 1x HDMI cable, 1x US Power Adapter, 1x Manual, 1x SATA cable for 2.5″ HDD.
Customers say
Customers appreciate the compact size and good cooling of the computer. They find it works well and has no issues with performance. Many find it fast-booting and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. The value for money is also appreciated. Customers like its power, low power consumption, and quiet operation.
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8 reviews for MINISFORUM UN1290 Mini PC Core i9-12900HK(14C/20T, up to 5Ghz) Desktop Computer, HDMI|DP|USB-C Triple Outputs, 32GB RAM 1TB SSD, 2.5G LAN/ WiFi6E/ BT5.2/ 4X USB Port/Intel Iris Xe Graphics Micro PC
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Original price was: $849.99.$539.90Current price is: $539.90.
Jeffrey Johnson –
Awesome Mini PC and Two-year warranty
I purchased this Kodlix GD70 as a spare Mini-PC when I had to be without my main Mini-PC when having warranty work on old um690 from Minis Forum. This unit is also sold by Minis Forum, and I have had Awesome Warranty after sale customer service AAA+++. The GD70 Is fast Booting and can Handle many tasks at once and the cooling on this unit worked very well. Also, I have used this unit for using PLEX movie server and it does not stutter or freeze while showing videos on my home theater system. For the price it is a great Mini-PC. I have used it like a laptop with external portable lap top screens between the mini pc and wireless keyboard and mouse fits in my old briefcase (it could also fit in a backpack) to take it with me on trips. Would Buy again.
Randy –
Quality for the price
At first I was skeptical, but I was wrong. This little PC does everything as advertised.I now have three of these in a storage cluster running a Proxmox server with DAS external usb3 storage. This is for my Proxmox cluster and I do have to admit, these are more powerful than expected. I run all of my proxmox vm’s and containers over these three units and use way less electricity than full blown computers. I did a 24/7 workload and electric comparison against larger CEPH units and clearly the little guys won. The only minus I can find is the internal SATA connection which is NOT clearly marked as sata and the 0 pin marking is missing. Sure, there is a white dot on the cable, but no matching dot or arrow on the board. Using a magnifying glass you can see the pins on the cable connector and the Sata socket. Just line them up and gently insert. Helpful is a plastic tool to push in completely.The i5 processor is fast and works great with Proxmox. I updated to 64 Gb of memory and 1 Tb NVMe.All three are very quiet, run cool, very fast, use little electricity, and look good.UPDATE 01/15/2025:All three units are running strong with Proxmox in a cluster. Great speed even with external USB dual 4tb drive inclosures. Every unit was updated to 64 Gb ram, 2 Tb NVMe, and a 2 Tb SSD. This is exactly what I needed for my Proxmox setup.
mbay2002 –
Wanted to love it, but had to return.
I’ve tried out several of these mini-PCs, and this one could be awesome depending on your use. I use mine as a mini-Linux home server.Pros:(1) i9-12900HK(14C/20T) is amazing in this small form factor(2) PCIe4, DDR4 is still decent (though there are some mini-PCs out there with DDR5)Cons:(1) they advertise this as having amazing cooling…but the airflow is not good. My main reason for returning is my NVMe M.2 drive is going over 70 and throttling. I’ve used the same drive in other systems and it stays cooler;(2) related to above, the NVMe slot is in an awkward spot that makes it very difficult to insert and remove. it also limits the size of the heatsink that can be used (the heatsink that is supplied fits, but does not cool adequately;(3) the cable for the SATA SSD is pretty janky… it works, but you need to be super careful about opening the lid if you’re going to use an SSDThe use the easy-opening lid as a selling point. It’s not for me. I prefer a lid (or bottom) that is secure with screws. This one pops open too easily for me, and I see how it could open up accidentally. It’s a con for me, but could be a pro for others.I’m only docking a star. The CPU in this thing is amazing. I have another mini-PC that has an inferior CPU, but the NVMe drive stays cool. This unit might meet your needs, just do your research.
MMcQuain –
Better than expected
This unit replaced an Intel NUC 13 Pro that had an issue and ASUS (who took over from Intel) really screwed up the repair (I’ll never buy from ASUS ever again). Originally, I had bought Intel since I hoped for reliability and good service and was skeptical of the various Chinese brands/models that make up the majority of the mini PC market. So, this time around I decided to give someone else a try and, after reading lots of online reviews and forum postings, I settled on MinisForum. I debated the NAB9, NAD9 and MS-01.I’m not a gamer and wanted to stick with Intel, even though AMD gets all the praise for their better graphics. I teach I.T. industry certifications (A+N+S+) and need a system that can run up to 4 virtual machines (VMs) like Linux, Windows Server, etc. I also wanted one with various features that I could demonstrate during my online classes (throttling, overclocking, multicore, hyperthreading, etc.).I already had a Samsung 980 SSD (2 TB M.2 NVMe) that I planned to put into the system and so I purchased the barebones kit and installed the SSD and RAM myself (also wanting to see just how easy it would be as this would give me a chance to look inside of the unit). It was a breeze… 32GBx2 SODIMMs (G.Skill) and the Samsung SSD installed in just a couple of minutes. I debated adding an active fan cooler heatsink to the SSD since MinisForum usually uses one when they provide the SSD. However, I ended up just using the passive heatsink that came with the NAB9. If you do plan to add a fan, then make note of the mini connector power plug on the motherboard (it is not the larger 3 pin connector found on many motherboards).Since my SSD already was fully loaded with Win10 Pro and my data, etc. I knew I might need to reinstall the OS since the drivers, etc. would not match those of the MinisForum motherboard and hardware. But I was happy to see that almost all of the drivers (Intel ARC, Intel wired NIC, audio, etc.) did match. This is because the NUC Pro and MinisForum are both based on Intel chipset. The only 2 drivers that gave me problems were the Bluetooth and WiFi NIC. For some reason, MinisForum uses MediaTek instead of Intel for these. Their website is a bit confusing since it only shows the AMD MediaTek drivers, but they seem to work just fine with the Intel 12900HK CPU.After verifying everything was working correctly in Device Manager, HWinfo, etc. I started doing some real work and kept a close eye on the internal temps. Since I’m not a gamer, I don’t get overly excited about all the benchmarks (Cinebench, CrystalDiskMark, et.al). I do look at these scores when comparing performance reports online, but I mainly just want to know how something is going to perform doing the things I do in the real world. I am happy to say that so far, the MinisForum NAB9 is doing great. I did push the SSD temp up to around 50C at one point under repeated heavy load but normally it sits right at 45C. And at one point yesterday I pushed the CPU into the 70s C range but today it is running in the 45-55C range with a high temp of 66C. Remember that I’m not a gamer so these numbers are more “real world” for me with a few apps and a VM or two running. If I ever really push this thing into the 70s or 80s for the CPU it would be very rare and unusual and I’m fine if it has to throttle back a little.I’m tested the WiFi, and all seemed good, but I normally run most of my network wired for security, etc. The two built-in NICs (2.5 Gbps) seem to work well and my SpeedTest results are to be expected with my 1 Gbps switch ports and current cable provider ISP service. But at least I have faster NICs should I need them in the future.So, the bottom line is that the NAB9 seems to be a solid performer that could easily manage the workload for many types of buyers. Gamers may look for something faster but if you just want a solid system that should last you several years then this may be the answer. Oh, and the fan is really quiet, which I like since this sits right in front of me as I’m teaching and talking into a webcam microphone, etc. And I did get the 3-year warranty from Amazon “just to play it safe” since I was taking a gamble on a Chinese system. I figure that IF I ever do need any kind of service then it can’t be any worse than my experience with ASUS and the Intel NUC 13 Pro… never again ASUS!!! MinisForum, please don’t let me don’t and you’ll have a customer for years to come!!!
martin nemzow –
Tech Support? Not ready. No drivers for hardware.
Not a listed product on the support site. No drivers for network hardware. Blank links. Dead links. Links to crimeware. Not set up to work yet (with WIN11) after two weeks… as missing these hardware drivers. Will work with Linux Ubuntu or Win7 or Win10 but not Win11…as far as I can tell. No native PCI or SME or network driver support. Dead as an anchor.
Michael G. Scott –
Bought this to use as a host for Proxmox. Works great! Deployed the entire âarrâ suite & a couple extra containers without a hitch. Definitely recommend. Just something to note, the include SSD comes with Windows 11 pre-installed.
GRE –
This beautifully designed mini PC with a very searchable name (NAB9) works well with Linux Mint 22, but I personally had a problem with the the pre-installed Mediatek Wifi card (MT7921) whose Bluetooth function died all of a sudden after doing suspend. (Even during the few days it was “working”, the Bluetooth connection was very unstable with a terrible range.)After doing some research, it looks like some people are having similar issues with using this Mediatek card — or Mediatek Wi-Fi cards in general — with Linux. So I bought an Intel Wifi card (AX210) and that fixed the issue. They went with an Intel CPU for this PC so I don’t quite get why they didn’t also go with an Intel WiFi card which seems to have a much better reputation. At least they make replacing parts SUPER easy with the press-the-lid-to-open case with this PC so that’s a positive.Also, although several Youtube reviewers said this PC is very quiet, the fan is very much noticeable (if not loud) when it kicks in, so don’t keep your expectation too high (it’s not too bad, but a little disappointing). Overall, it’s a decent machine and I hope they keep making these press-the-lid-to-open mini PCs.
Gilles Paradis –
Principalement pour des projets domestiques et personnels simples!