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| MS-S1 Max-P495 costs $7,399. Pictured: the front of the mini PC. |
Minisforum first turned heads at IFA 2026 when it unveiled the MS-S1 Max-P495, a beefed-up AMD mini PC that promised serious performance in a compact form factor. At the time, though, the company kept quiet about pricing. Now, the wait is over—the system is officially available for purchase on Minisforum’s website, and it’s clearly aimed at professionals who need desktop-class AI computing in a small package.
One Configuration, Big Memory, Bigger Price
The MS-S1 Max-P495 comes in a single configuration, and it’s not messing around. You get a massive 192GB of LPDDR5x RAM paired with a 2TB SSD. The price? A hefty $7,399. That’s a significant jump compared to the non-P495 version of the MS-S1 Max, even when that model is maxed out on memory.
So what exactly justifies the premium? Quite a bit, actually. The P495 variant pushes maximum memory support from 128GB to 192GB—a substantial leap for workloads that demand serious multitasking or large-scale AI model inference. Even more impressive, up to 160GB of that RAM can be allocated as VRAM, up from the previous model’s 96GB ceiling. For anyone running local AI models or heavy graphical workloads, that’s a game-changer.
Faster Memory, Stronger iGPU, Better AI Performance
Under the hood, the Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 processor brings support for faster LPDDR5x memory, topping out at 8,533MT/s. The integrated Radeon 8065S GPU also gets a bump in clock speed compared to the 8050S found in the earlier model. These improvements add up to noticeably better AI performance—Minisforum claims the system can run DeepSeek V4 Flash with a staggering 284 billion parameters. That’s not just marketing fluff; it’s a clear statement that this machine is built for serious AI work.
If you’re ready to see the full specs or place an order, you can check it out directly on Minisforum’s official store here. For those who prefer shopping through Amazon, it’s also available here.
Everything Else Stays the Same (And That’s Fine)
Aside from the upgraded processor and memory configuration, the MS-S1 Max-P495 shares the same foundation as its non-P495 sibling. You still get two M.2 slots, each supporting up to an 8TB SSD, plus a PCIe x16 slot that runs at PCIe 4.0 x4 bandwidth. The port selection remains generous, including two USB4 v2 ports and two standard USB4 ports. The chassis and cooling setup are identical as well, so you’re not sacrificing anything in terms of build quality or thermal performance.
Who Should Buy It?
Here’s the thing: not everyone needs 192GB of RAM or 160GB of VRAM. If your workflow doesn’t involve large language models, heavy 3D rendering, or complex data science tasks, the regular MS-S1 Max is likely the smarter buy. Its 128GB RAM configuration starts at $3,799, which is significantly more affordable. But for professionals who need every ounce of memory and AI throughput they can get in a mini PC form factor, the Max-P495 justifies its price tag.
In short, Minisforum has carved out a niche for itself with the MS-S1 Max-P495. It’s not for casual users, but for the right buyer, it’s a compact workstation that punches well above its weight.
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