When it comes to computers, there are two things that really get my motor running — AMD processors and Linux-based operating systems. So when I learned MINISFORUM had begun selling a diminutive AMD Ryzen-powered desktop that comes with Manjaro Linux pre-installed, my heart skipped a beat. It is very exciting to see yet another computer being offered with Linux rather than Windows.
Called «DeskMini UM700,» the mini Linux desktop PC is being offered in three configurations — all powered by the very capable Ryzen 7 3750H APU — with pricing starting at less than $500. In other words, the tiny computer isn’t just capable, but affordable too.
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«Just 128 x 127 x 46 mm small and weighing only 500 grams it is at the same time a versatile powerhouse with its AMD Ryzen 7 3750H CPU with 4 cores / 8 threads and a base clock of 2.3 GHz that can be boosted up to 4.0 GHz. It has 4 MB of L3 cache, comes with a Radeon RX Vega 10 1400 MHz GPU and an onboard Wi-Fi 4.2 AC7265 module. Up to three monitors can be connected and also the variety of remaining interfaces is plentiful,» says MINISFORUM.
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The manufacturer adds, «On the front we have a power button, 3.5mm headphone jack, 2 USB Type-A ports and 1 USB Type-C port, a digital mic and a reset hole. On the back we have 2 more USB 3.1 Gen2 ports, 1 HDMI port, 1 DisplayPort, a power port and a Kensington Lock And an Ethernet port. The top plate can very easily be opened by pressing down at the front corners. You will find a 2.5-inch SATA 3.0 slot to add an SSD or mechanical disk, dual-channel DDR4 slots to add up to 64GB of RAM and a M.2 2280 PCIE NVMe port for SSD.»
MINISFORUM shares specifications below.
The DeskMini UM700 running Manjaro OS Plasma Gamer Edition can be ordered from MINISFORUM immediately here. The base model is currently priced at $499 and comes with 8GB RAM and a 256GB PCIe SSD. You can choose to increase the RAM to 16GB and the storage to 512GB — for an added cost, of course.
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