MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max (64GB + 2TB): The Same Workstation, Half the Memory
This is the 64GB configuration of the MS-S1 Max, the same Ryzen AI Max+ 395 workstation the 128GB model is, with half the unified memory. The processor, the Radeon 8060S graphics, the 50 TOPS NPU, the two 10GbE ports, the four USB4 connectors and the internal 320W supply are unchanged. What changes is the pool those parts share: 64GB of soldered LPDDR5X-8000 instead of 128GB, with a 2TB SSD fitted from the factory. That is still a large unified pool for a mini PC, and it is still not upgradeable. Buy this one when 64GB covers the models and the timelines you actually run, and the 128GB configuration when it does not.
- Local AI inference that fits in 64GB
- Creative work on a compact workstation
- 10GbE home labs
- Buyers who want the MS-S1 Max chassis without the 128GB configuration
Pros
- 64GB of LPDDR5X-8000 quad-channel unified memory shared by CPU, GPU and NPU
- 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with a 50 TOPS NPU and up to 126 TOPS overall
- Radeon 8060S graphics with 40 compute units at up to 2900 MHz
- Two 10GbE ports plus Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
- Four USB4 ports, two of them at 80Gbps, all with DisplayPort Alt Mode
- HDMI 2.1 FRL plus four USB4 video outputs
- Internal 320W power supply
- Two M.2 2280 slots, one at PCIe 4.0 x4, with 2TB fitted
- Six heat pipes, phase-change material and dual fans
Cons
- Memory is soldered at 64GB and cannot be raised to the 128GB configuration later
- The second M.2 slot runs at PCIe 4.0 x1
- No dedicated DisplayPort connector
- USB4 is not certified as Thunderbolt
- No built-in speakers, SD card reader or fingerprint sensor
- VESA mount is supported and not included
- At 2.8kg it is heavy for the category
Who is the 64GB MS-S1 Max for?
It is the same chassis as the 128GB MS-S1 Max, aimed at the same jobs, with a smaller memory pool. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 still brings 16 Zen 5 cores and 32 threads up to 5.1 GHz, the Radeon 8060S still has 40 compute units, and the NPU is still rated at up to 50 TOPS, with up to 126 TOPS across the processor. The memory those parts share is 64GB of LPDDR5X-8000 on a 256-bit bus, soldered, so a workload that fits stays in memory and a workload that does not has nowhere to grow. Around it the workstation hardware is intact: two 10GbE ports, a full-length PCIe slot, five video outputs and an internal power supply.
What this configuration offers
Connectivity matches the rest of the line. Two USB4 Type-C ports at 40Gbps sit on the front and two USB4 V2 ports at 80Gbps sit on the rear, all four with DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode and 15W of power output, plus one HDMI 2.1 FRL output rated up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 120Hz. Networking is two 10 gigabit Realtek RTL8127 ports, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. Storage is two M.2 2280 NVMe slots, one at PCIe 4.0 x4 and one at PCIe 4.0 x1, each accepting up to 8TB, with 2TB fitted. Power is an internal 320W supply. Cooling is a copper base, six heat pipes, phase-change material and dual fans. The box includes the mini PC, an HDMI cable, a manual and a power adapter.
What to know before you buy
The memory is soldered at 64GB. The platform's own sheet allows up to 128GB, and that capacity exists as a separate configuration, not as an upgrade to this one. The second M.2 slot runs at PCIe 4.0 x1, so it is bulk storage rather than a match for the first slot. There is no dedicated DisplayPort connector and the USB4 ports are not Thunderbolt-certified. There are no built-in speakers, no SD card reader and no fingerprint reader. VESA 100mm mounting is supported and the bracket is not in the box. At 222.1 x 206.3 x 77.1 mm and 2.8kg it is a large, heavy mini PC, which is the cost of fitting a 320W supply inside.
Frequently asked questions
How much memory does this MS-S1 Max have, and can it be upgraded?
This configuration ships with 64GB of LPDDR5X-8000. It is soldered unified memory, so there are no slots. The 128GB capacity is a different configuration, not an upgrade kit for this one.
How is the 64GB MS-S1 Max different from the 128GB one?
The processor, graphics, NPU, ports, storage layout and power supply are the same line. The difference is the soldered memory: 64GB here, 128GB on the other configuration. Links International lists them as MS-S1-MAX-64/2T-W11Pro(395) and MS-S1-MAX-128/2T-W11Pro(395).
How many monitors can it drive?
Five paths: one HDMI 2.1 FRL output and four USB4 Type-C ports with DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode. MINISFORUM rates the HDMI output up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 120Hz.
Does it need an external power brick?
No. MINISFORUM fits a 320W supply inside the chassis, with an AC inlet on the rear panel, and lists CCC, FCC, UL, CE and UKCA certification for that supply.
What operating system does it come with?
Windows 11 Pro. B&H, Micro Center and the Japanese distributor all list that edition on the MS-S1 Max.
