Minisforum MS-02 Ultra Mini-PC Specs Surface Before Being Unveiled
The company is on a new high-performance small form factor mini PC, MS-02 Ultra, which houses an Intel Arrow Lake HX processor. Although the official unveiling is set for Japan Autumn IT Week 2025, Reddit is already ablaze with leaks detailing the system's core specifications.
Core Hardware Specifications
The leaks confirm that the MS-02 Ultra will be a very powerful and expandable system.
- Processor: The target is Intel's flagship Core Ultra 9 285HX, a 24-core CPU from the Arrow Lake HX series with a 4-core Intel Arc iGPU.
- Memory: Up to 256 GB DDR5 memory is supported in four SODIMM slots.
- Storage: Four M.2 slots support a total of up to 16 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD storage.
Expansion and Connectivity
One of the main focuses of the MS-02 Ultra is its extensive expansion and port selection.
PCIe expansion slots:
- 1X PCIe 5.0 X16
- 1X PCIe 4.0 X16
- 1X PCIe 4.0 X4
These slots allow installation of a discrete GPU, although the chassis may limit options to some smaller cards. It is also reported that the CPU holds 24 PCIe lanes which may suggest that the x16 slots may not be capable of their maximum rated performance if populated simultaneously.
I/O ports:
- 2X USB4 V2 (80Gbps)
- 1X USB4 (40Gbps)
- 3X USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- 1x HDMI 2.1
- 1X 25 Gigabit SFP+
- 1X 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- 1X 2.5 Gigabit LAN
- 1X 3.5 mm audio jack
Other important features
It has a built-in 350W power supply, an upgradeable chassis design, and modern wireless connectivity with WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
Pricing and Availability
Minisforum has yet to announce the exact price and date of release of the MS-02 Ultra. More details are likely to be revealed during its massive showcase at Japan Autumn IT Week from October 22, 2025.
