MINISFORUM UM870 Slim Mini PC AMD Ryzen 7 8745H(8C/16T), Mini Desktop Computer 32GB DDR5 RAM 1TB SSD, USB4/HDMI/DP 8K@60Hz Output, 2.5G LAN Port, 4xUSB Ports, WiFi 6E, BT5.3, AMD Radeon 780M Graphics

Powerful Compute in an Efficient Package – Proxmox Cluster Node
I’ve always been one to buy decommissioned enterprise gear for my homelab but I had a need to add an additional Proxmox cluster node in the house, around people, so I wanted something more human friendly. Looking over all the options, MINISFORUM seemed to offer a wide range of combinations of technology and the most difficult decision was which processor/ram/architecture I wanted. I ended up choosing the NAB9 w/ Core i9-12900HK specifically for the Cores/Threads and clock it ran at with 32gb of RAM. This should be plenty to play host to infrastructure VMs to maintain HA. I am using the 2.5gb LAN ports as one for the VM network and one for the Storage network. With how fast it is, you can’t even tell that the VM’s disks are in another building on a NAS when it serves a site from the VM on the NAB9. It boots very quickly and is completely silent and it doesn’t seem to generate much heat, if any. In my case, I unboxed it, plugged in the KVM and network, connected my Proxmox USB Bootable installer, and went from new to cluster member in under 30 minutes making it very easy to use! I do have to bring up one small issue. A few weeks after I had it up and running it suddenly turned off and wouldn’t turn back on. I know this sounds bad but it’s actually a testament to how supportive MINISFORUM is. I opened a support ticket and had an email response within hours, not days! We performed the troubleshooting steps and emailed back and forth that next day before I was given the greenlight for a repair. The speed of their service and support was way beyond my expectations! I sent in the NAB9 and counting travel to there, from there, and fixing it, was 5 days. Under 1 week and I had the machine back and up and running! Since the repair I wanted to wait a bit to make certain everything stayed good before I left my review. But now it’s time. I’ve had the NAB9 running 24×7 since I got it back several months ago and it’s been amazing. So much so, that I forget I have it running in the house. I haven’t had to do any fiddling or anything. It’s great and just works. I feel that I can confidently say now that it’s high quality and an excellent value for how much compute you get for the price. Thank you MINISFORUM, this device has filled a specific need for me perfectly.

My customer support experience with MINISFORUM Support team very positive experience.
The UM880 Pro is a testament to how far mini PCs have come. Here’s a breakdown of what makes it stand out:Exceptional Performance: The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor with its integrated Radeon 780M graphics is the star of the show. It delivers impressive performance for everyday tasks, demanding productivity workloads, and even light to moderate gaming.Future-Proof Connectivity: The inclusion of an OCuLink port is a significant advantage for users who might want to connect an external GPU down the line, offering a near-desktop-level graphics experience. The dual USB4 ports also provide high-speed data transfer and display output capabilities. Sleek and Compact Design: It’s a stylish and well-constructed machine that can easily be placed on a desk without taking up much space. The design also allows for easy access to internals for upgrades.Quiet and Cool Operation: Despite its powerful components, the UM880 runs cool and quiet under normal workloads, making it a pleasant companion for any workspace.My customer support experience with MINISFORUM Support team was very positive experiences , very timely responsiveness . Thank you,