Minisforum UM880 Plus Mini-PC Causes a Stir with Hawk Point and eGPU
Minisforum just keeps cranking out the mini-PCs. Their latest creation, the UM880 Plus, is causing a stir. For those seeking a tiny computer with significant performance, especially in graphics, this is one to watch. This refresh of the UM880 series introduces new and exciting features.
Hawk Point Power and eGPU Ready
The UM880 Plus is powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS APU, part of the 'Hawk Point' family. This processor includes decent integrated graphics in the Radeon 780M. A key feature is the OCuLink and USB4 port support. This is interesting because it allows users to attach an external graphics card (eGPU). This enables a massive gain in gaming or graphical performance. The tiny box transforms into a serious gaming or content creation machine when needed.
Ports Galore for a Mini Machine
The small size is deceptive. The UM880 Plus is surprisingly well-equipped with ports. The port rundown includes:
- Standard audio with a 3.5mm jack
- Clear CMOS button
- DC power input
- DisplayPort and HDMI for dual-monitor set-ups
- Microphone input (DMIC)
- Quick 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet for wired connections
- OCuLink port for fast eGPU connection
- Two USB 2.0 Type-A ports
- Two USB 3.2 Type-A ports for peripherals
- Versatile USB4 port (also great for eGPUs and quick accessories)
Ready to Go (Mostly)
The UM880 Plus base configuration features 32GB of DDR5-5600 RAM and a fast 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. Minisforum is currently selling it in a ready-to-use form. A barebones version is not initially available. The RAM likely comes as two 16GB sticks. The 1TB storage is likely a single, high-performance M.2 drive.
Price and Launch Savings
The retail price of the UM880 Plus is around $649. Minisforum offers launch promotions, potentially cutting the price by as much as $130 or 20%. For those seeking an ultra-portable mini-PC with eGPU potential, the UM880 Plus with launch discounts is tantalizing.
Visit Minisforum's official website for more details and early bird offers.
