The MINISFORUM MS-01-S1390 is a compact barebone mini PC with a 14-core Intel Core i9-13900H, suited to workstation and business users who need strong processing and extensive networking; RAM, storage, and an operating system are not included.
Recommended For
- Home-lab and virtualization builders who want a compact host for Proxmox, multiple VMs, or network services, especially when dual 10GbE SFP+ and a PCIe expansion slot fit their setup.
- Small-office or home-network users who need several wired connections—for example, 10GbE links to a switch or storage plus separate 2.5GbE connections—and can configure their own networking.
- Self-build storage and NAS users who want a compact system with internal NVMe expansion and fast network links, and are comfortable supplying and configuring the drives and operating system themselves.
- IT administrators who value remote management for a workstation or server they maintain themselves; the S1390 is positioned with Intel vPro Enterprise support.
- Compact workstation builders who need CPU-focused productivity and want the option to add a compatible PCIe card, while accepting that expansion and cooling are constrained by the small chassis.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- For a home lab, install a hypervisor such as Proxmox and run several Linux virtual machines or containers on one compact host. Reviews and demonstrations tested the MS-01 with Proxmox; this barebone version still needs RAM, storage, and an operating system.
- For a home or small-office storage server, connect the MS-01 to a 10GbE switch and serve files from installed NVMe drives or compatible storage added through the PCIe slot. A separate drive enclosure may be needed for larger HDD-based storage, and the barebone unit includes no drives.
- For a networking lab or custom gateway, configure the system to run firewall or routing software and use its multiple Ethernet ports for separate network links or segments. Community discussions describe this kind of MS-01 setup; firewall configuration and compatibility depend on the chosen software and network hardware.
- For a remotely managed home or small-office server, use vPro/AMT to check or manage the system when the operating system is unavailable. This can help with remote troubleshooting, though initial setup and headless display behavior may require extra configuration.
- For a desk-side development or engineering workstation, use it for coding, local testing, and running work applications across multiple displays. MINISFORUM lists triple-display support, but the barebone configuration needs memory, storage, and an operating system before it can be used.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Barebone mini workstation for configurable DDR5 memory and NVMe storage, with high-speed networking and expansion connectivity |
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| Processor And Core Count | Intel Core i9-13900H with 14 cores (6 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores) |
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| Graphics | Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
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| Memory Configuration | Two 262-pin SO-DIMM slots supporting DDR5-5200; memory not included |
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| Storage And Expansion | No storage installed; two M.2 2280 slots, one PCIe 4.0 x4 and one PCIe 4.0 x2, for NVMe SSD expansion |
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| Wired Networking | Two 10G SFP+ ports and two 2.5G Ethernet RJ45 ports; maximum LAN speed is 10Gbps |
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| Ports And Connectivity | Two USB4 ports with Alt DP, one HDMI 2.0 port, three front USB Type-A ports (one USB 3.2 Gen 1 and two USB 2.0), and two rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports; one front audio jack |
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| Size And Weight | 48 × 196 × 189 mm; 1.4 kg |
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| Model Identifiers | MINISFORUM MS-01-S1390; part number MF-MS-01-S1390(0+0)US |
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| Color | Black |
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