Minisforum introduces the AtomMan G7 Pro, a high-performance mini PC now available for purchase. The barebone configuration starts at $1,359.90, reduced from its original $1,699 MSRP, while the version with 32GB RAM and 1TB storage, including Windows 11 Pro, costs $1,679.90, down from $2,099.
Sleek Design for Compact Spaces
The AtomMan G7 Pro features a slim aluminum chassis measuring 385 x 236 x 33mm, resembling a gaming console or router rather than a standard desktop. It supports both horizontal placement on a desk and vertical orientation with an optional base, maintaining a compact footprint compared to traditional tower PCs.
Powerful Hardware Configuration
At its core, the system runs on Intel’s Core i9-14900HX processor, a 24-core, 32-thread chip capable of boosting up to 5.8GHz. Paired with it is an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU equipped with 8GB of GDDR7 memory, delivering up to 798 TOPS in AI performance for demanding creative, computational, and AI-driven tasks.
Memory options extend to 96GB of DDR5 RAM through two SODIMM slots, supporting speeds up to 5600MT/s. Storage flexibility includes two M.2 2280 NVMe slots—one at PCIe 5.0 x4 and the other at PCIe 4.0 x4—enabling up to 8TB of total SSD capacity.
Advanced Cooling and Connectivity
Cooling employs a six-heatpipe system with dual turbo fans and exhaust vents on three sides, offering adjustable operating modes to balance performance and noise levels.
Connectivity options abound, featuring USB4 ports with display output and 40Gbps bandwidth, multiple USB 3.2 Gen1 and Gen2 ports, a USB-C 3.2 Gen1 data port, HDMI 2.1 FRL, 2.5Gb Ethernet, an SD 4.0 UHS-II card reader, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Wireless capabilities include Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, with support for driving up to four external displays.
Buyer Considerations
The AtomMan G7 Pro stands out as a capable mini PC from Minisforum, ideal for users prioritizing space efficiency. However, for around the same price, the Dell Alienware Aurora provides a desktop-class Core Ultra CPU and a graphics card with 12GB VRAM, potentially outperforming in raw power despite its larger and heavier build. The choice ultimately depends on whether compact size or maximum performance takes precedence.
