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title: "MINISFORUM MS-01-S1260 Mini Workstation Barebone PC,Intel Core i5-12600H (vPro Enterprise Support) Mini PC,2x 10Gbps SFP+/2x 2.5G RJ45/2x USB4/HDIM/1x PCIe4.0x16 slot/Support 3x M.2 2280/22110/U.2 SSD"
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# 12-core/16-thread Intel i5-12600H @ up to 4.5GHz Dual 10Gbps SFP+ + 2x 2.5Gbps RJ45 Ethernet Supports up to 96GB DDR5 RAM dual channel MINISFORUM MS-01-S1260 Mini Workstation Barebone PC,Intel Core i5-12600H (vPro Enterprise Support) Mini PC,2x 10Gbps SFP+/2x 2.5G RJ45/2x USB4/HDIM/1x PCIe4.0x16 slot/Support 3x M.2 2280/22110/U.2 SSD

**Brand:** minisforum
**Price:** AR$2156321
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## Summary

> 🚀 Mini PC, Mega Power: Elevate your workspace with the MS-01-S1260!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MINISFORUM MS-01-S1260 Mini Workstation Barebone PC,Intel Core i5-12600H (vPro Enterprise Support) Mini PC,2x 10Gbps SFP+/2x 2.5G RJ45/2x USB4/HDIM/1x PCIe4.0x16 slot/Support 3x M.2 2280/22110/U.2 SSD by minisforum
- **How much does it cost?** AR$2156321 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- minisforum enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted minisforum brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Compact Yet Upgrade-Ready:** Tool-less aluminum chassis with extensive ports and PCIe expansion lets you future-proof your workspace effortlessly.
- • **Next-Gen Memory & Expansion:** Up to 96GB DDR5 RAM and PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for cutting-edge GPUs and ultra-fast peripherals.
- • **Blazing-Fast, Secure Networking:** Dual 10Gbps SFP+ fiber and 2x 2.5Gbps RJ45 ports ensure ultra-low latency and ironclad network security.
- • **Massive, Enterprise-Class Storage:** Triple M.2 NVMe slots plus U.2 support for up to 24TB with RAID options for speed or data safety.
- • **Powerhouse Performance in a Mini Frame:** 12-core Intel i5-12600H with vPro delivers enterprise-grade speed and security for multitasking and virtualization.

## Overview

The MINISFORUM MS-01-S1260 is a compact barebone mini workstation powered by the Intel 12th Gen Core i5-12600H processor featuring 12 cores and 16 threads. It supports up to 96GB of DDR5 RAM and offers a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for high-performance GPU or expansion cards. Storage options include three M.2 NVMe slots and one U.2 SSD slot, supporting up to 24TB with RAID configurations. Networking is ultra-fast and secure with dual 10Gbps SFP+ fiber ports plus two 2.5Gbps RJ45 Ethernet ports. Designed for professionals needing enterprise-level performance, expandability, and security in a sleek, upgrade-friendly mini PC.

## Description

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Review: The MS-A2 is the powerhouse of the cell - I purchased this MS-A2 model with 64GB RAM and a 1TB SSD, but then proceeded to upgrade it to 96GB RAM and add a secondary 4TB SSD. I went with the 9955HX model primarily because I wanted a lot of CPU cores for my use-case. At the time I purchased, the 'bare' system seemed to be having trouble shipping out, so I opted to go for the system which included RAM and SSD, and then add more RAM and storage to it. This is my second Minisforum system, after getting a UM890 Pro in late 2024 (which is still running perfectly as a development box). My use-case for this was to run Proxmox in a homelab setup, in order to centralise a lot of internal services and to make it easier to manage them. I've been running a dedicated pfsense system for a few years, and wanted to look into virtualising and moving to opnsense instead, while also migrating other services across from Unraid and other systems. My goal is to have Unraid act more like a pure NAS and less like a homelab environment. My initial thoughts on this system are mostly positive. It performs very well, as you'd expect. It seems as though nothing really taxes the CPU in this setting, almost always sitting at less than 5% utilisation, though I'm still only part of the way through migrating most services. I'll endeavour to update my review once I've finished moving more services across and done some more in-depth testing and formed a longer-term experience of it. The one downside I have with this is the noise. It's certainly not super-loud, but whereas I can comfortably have other systems in rooms where people sleep, this system regularly ramps up the fans. They're not loud as such, but the noise profile is definitely audible, and not pleasant. There's not much else to be expected from the laptop-style blower fans I suppose, especially with this much power under the hood, especially when you have it packed into a system as small as this. The reason for this is that even light usage causes at least 1 of the cores to ramp up to the turbo speed of ~5.4Ghz, causing a sudden heat spike and in turn fan ramping. In its stock configuration (but with fans set to 'quiet' mode), it idles at approximately 70°C in a ~20°C environment (giving it a t-delta of 50C), with heat spikes up to around 73°C, and infrequently up to 76°C. This can be resolved by disabling CPU boosting, which will keep it capped at ~2.5Ghz. If you're running this in a typical homelab setup, then having 32 cores at 2.5Ghz is still exceptional, and the majority of things most folks would run in a homelab still won't push it hard enough where the lower clock speed will be noticeable. In this setup, I was able to bring my idle temperatures down to approximately 60°C, with peaks up to around 62°C, giving it a new t-delta of approximately 40°C. In turn, the fans stopped ramping up randomly. Other owners have suggested that replacing the thermal paste may help - I haven't tried this yet, but it's something you may wish to consider. My personal recommendation for thermal paste is Arctic MX-4 based on many years of using it across lots of systems, but there's plenty of other good options out there. Overall, it's a great little system for homelab use-cases, and could comfortably replace multi-system setups The wonderful thing about systems like this running Proxmox is that you can comfortably give single or dual-cores to specific services, and still have mountains of CPU power still available. The value proposition is definitely there when you consider what it costs for even older-generation Xeon setups.
Review: Exactly what I wanted - This replaced my older, bulky ATX tower PC, just wanted to upgrade with something smaller that could handle a bit of everything and after reading bunch of reviews and watched several YouTube reviews, I took a chance on MS-A2. The size is proper compact, the aluminium body feels solid and I appreciate the tool-less base which makes it instant to open for upgrades. I already threw a second SSD to one of the three M.2 slots and there’s still room for more storage. It’s got a ton of ports, that’s very handy. I've been running a few VMs on it and doing some 4K editing and it's just basically chewing through everything without a complaint. It can get a bit noisy when it’s under full load, but that’s to be expected with this much power in a small thing, though the cooling seems to manage the heat well. When it's idling, it's fairly quiet, so it would be great as a 24/7 server. The integrated graphics are a bit useless for anything but spreadsheets, but the fact you can just plug in a full eGPU is a big plus (though you need to add oculink adapter to that massive pcie). A seriously capable machine, recommended.

## Features

- 【Intel 12th Generation Core i5】:Mini desktop computer MS-01 S1260 is equipped with the high-end Intel 12th Core Core i5-12600H Processor. 12C/16T, 18MB Cache,up to 4.5GHz, Featuring integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics with maximum frequencies of 1.5GHz and 1.45GHz,it bring powerful performance and ultimate smooth experience for gaming and working.
- 【DDR5 & PCIe4.0x16】:Supports dual channel DDR5,up to 96GB .The PCIe 4.0 x16 slot allows for the installation of high-performance external GPUs, network cards, storage controllers, and other external devices.Faster data transfer, delivering optimal performance in various applications that require high computational power and bandwidth, such as gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering. Meanwhile,PCIe 4.0 x8 (128GT/s) and is compatible with up to RTX A2000 Mobile.
- 【Support Enterprise-class Storage】:MS-01 supports enterprise-class storage, and expands with up to three M.2 NVMe SSDs, with each slot supporting a maximum capacity of 2TB. The leftmost slot is PCIe 4.0 compatible, with a maximum transfer speed of 7000MB/s.It supports both RAID0 for increased capacity and RAID1 for enhanced data safety. Supports enterprise-class storage, allowing for expansion up to a total max storage of 24TB with a configuration of one U.2 NVMe SSD and two 22110 M.2 NVMe SSDs.MS-01 meets a wide range of capacity requirements.
- 【Compatible with Intel vPRO】:Mini PC MS-01 supports Intel vPRO technology for hardware-level protection, provides hardware-level protection and reduces security risks between virtual machines. vPRO supports hardware acceleration, such as device virtualization for GPUs and sound cards, allowing for more efficient processing of graphics and audio tasks.
- 【Ultra Fast Connectivity】:Micro PC MS-01 is equipped with two 10Gbps SFP+ Ethernet ports. The SFP+ module provides high stability and fiber-optic transmission to prevent eavesdropping and interception, ensuring network security. The 10Gbps transmission speed is 10 times that of traditional 1000Mbps Ethernet, which meets the needs of high-performance network devices. In addition, to the two SFP+ network ports, the MS-01 is equipped with two standard 2.5Gbps RJ45 network ports, which deliver twice the transfer speed of a single 2.5Gbps port for improved network performance.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DPZJXNY4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 7,806 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 5 in Barebone PCs |
| Brand | MINISFORUM |
| Colour | Black |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR5 RAM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (66) |
| Date First Available | 10 Dec. 2024 |
| Graphics Card Description | Integrated |
| Graphics Card Interface | Integrated |
| Graphics Chipset Brand | Intel |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Graphics RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Hard Disk Description | SSD |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
| Hard Drive Size | 6 TB |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Item Weight | 2.71 kg |
| Item model number | MS-01 |
| Manufacturer | Micro Computer (HK) Tech Limited |
| Memory Technology | DDR5 |
| Number of HDMI Ports | 1 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 3 |
| Operating System | OS |
| Package Dimensions | 23.1 x 23.1 x 12.2 cm; 2.71 kg |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 16 |
| Processor Socket | FCBGA1744 |
| Processor Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| Processor Type | Core i5 |
| RAM Size | 64 GB |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Series | MS-01 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MINISFORUM
- **CPU model:** Core i5
- **CPU speed:** 3.3 GHz
- **Cache size:** 18 MB
- **Graphics card description:** Integrated
- **Graphics co-processor:** Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- **Memory storage capacity:** 24 TB
- **Operating system:** OS
- **Personal computer design type:** Barebone
- **Specific uses for product:** Business

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The MS-A2 is the powerhouse of the cell
*by S***D on 30 June 2025*

I purchased this MS-A2 model with 64GB RAM and a 1TB SSD, but then proceeded to upgrade it to 96GB RAM and add a secondary 4TB SSD. I went with the 9955HX model primarily because I wanted a lot of CPU cores for my use-case. At the time I purchased, the 'bare' system seemed to be having trouble shipping out, so I opted to go for the system which included RAM and SSD, and then add more RAM and storage to it. This is my second Minisforum system, after getting a UM890 Pro in late 2024 (which is still running perfectly as a development box). My use-case for this was to run Proxmox in a homelab setup, in order to centralise a lot of internal services and to make it easier to manage them. I've been running a dedicated pfsense system for a few years, and wanted to look into virtualising and moving to opnsense instead, while also migrating other services across from Unraid and other systems. My goal is to have Unraid act more like a pure NAS and less like a homelab environment. My initial thoughts on this system are mostly positive. It performs very well, as you'd expect. It seems as though nothing really taxes the CPU in this setting, almost always sitting at less than 5% utilisation, though I'm still only part of the way through migrating most services. I'll endeavour to update my review once I've finished moving more services across and done some more in-depth testing and formed a longer-term experience of it. The one downside I have with this is the noise. It's certainly not super-loud, but whereas I can comfortably have other systems in rooms where people sleep, this system regularly ramps up the fans. They're not loud as such, but the noise profile is definitely audible, and not pleasant. There's not much else to be expected from the laptop-style blower fans I suppose, especially with this much power under the hood, especially when you have it packed into a system as small as this. The reason for this is that even light usage causes at least 1 of the cores to ramp up to the turbo speed of ~5.4Ghz, causing a sudden heat spike and in turn fan ramping. In its stock configuration (but with fans set to 'quiet' mode), it idles at approximately 70°C in a ~20°C environment (giving it a t-delta of 50C), with heat spikes up to around 73°C, and infrequently up to 76°C. This can be resolved by disabling CPU boosting, which will keep it capped at ~2.5Ghz. If you're running this in a typical homelab setup, then having 32 cores at 2.5Ghz is still exceptional, and the majority of things most folks would run in a homelab still won't push it hard enough where the lower clock speed will be noticeable. In this setup, I was able to bring my idle temperatures down to approximately 60°C, with peaks up to around 62°C, giving it a new t-delta of approximately 40°C. In turn, the fans stopped ramping up randomly. Other owners have suggested that replacing the thermal paste may help - I haven't tried this yet, but it's something you may wish to consider. My personal recommendation for thermal paste is Arctic MX-4 based on many years of using it across lots of systems, but there's plenty of other good options out there. Overall, it's a great little system for homelab use-cases, and could comfortably replace multi-system setups The wonderful thing about systems like this running Proxmox is that you can comfortably give single or dual-cores to specific services, and still have mountains of CPU power still available. The value proposition is definitely there when you consider what it costs for even older-generation Xeon setups.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly what I wanted
*by A***I on 2 September 2025*

This replaced my older, bulky ATX tower PC, just wanted to upgrade with something smaller that could handle a bit of everything and after reading bunch of reviews and watched several YouTube reviews, I took a chance on MS-A2. The size is proper compact, the aluminium body feels solid and I appreciate the tool-less base which makes it instant to open for upgrades. I already threw a second SSD to one of the three M.2 slots and there’s still room for more storage. It’s got a ton of ports, that’s very handy. I've been running a few VMs on it and doing some 4K editing and it's just basically chewing through everything without a complaint. It can get a bit noisy when it’s under full load, but that’s to be expected with this much power in a small thing, though the cooling seems to manage the heat well. When it's idling, it's fairly quiet, so it would be great as a 24/7 server. The integrated graphics are a bit useless for anything but spreadsheets, but the fact you can just plug in a full eGPU is a big plus (though you need to add oculink adapter to that massive pcie). A seriously capable machine, recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great as a NAS... just be mindful of heat control
*by B***O on 22 December 2025*

Brought this to replace a home built NAS. Whilst its not a fair comparison as I had 32GBN DDR4 memory, Core i5 K series, etc... this workstation has been fantastic. Streams my media around the house perfectly. I have mine locked up in a mini-rack in an airing cupboard, so limited airflow but a fan on top of the rack helps a lot as this thing can be spike in terms of heat. The components 2.5Gb ethernet, etc... is fantastic. I'm running Unraid and it works perfectly fine. Do I think it could simultaneously stream 4k to 8 locations in the house... I'm not so sure, due to my setup transcoding is rare, but I'd suspect this could handle 1 or 2 transcoded streams at the same time. Why 4 stars instead of 5? Its a great system, its got some great specs, and the form factor is great as a NAS, there's just something niggling in my head about head room for anything computationally challenging.

## Frequently Bought Together

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