Minisforum MS-A1
Measured idle power
~11.2 W idle (Windows)
Wall meter (Windows idle)
Source: Minisforum MS-A1 Mini-PC Review — Barebone with AM5 desktop socket and a Ryzen 7 8700G — igor'sLAB · dated 2024-10-18
ECC memory support
No cited source — left blank rather than guessed.
NIC chipset
Dual 2.5GbE (Realtek RTL8125)
Source: Minisforum MS-A1 Review as Home Server — VirtualizationHowto · dated 2024-08-09
RAM ceiling
Up to 96 GB DDR5-5200 (2× SODIMM)
Source: Minisforum MS-A1 Review as Home Server — VirtualizationHowto · dated 2024-08-09
IOMMU / GPU passthrough
No community passthrough report sourced yet for this model.
Where to buy
Deterministic search links for “Minisforum MS-A1” — not specific listings, and not paid placements. Prices, stock and the exact SKU/revision vary; confirm the unit you receive against the cited specs above.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Minisforum MS-A1's idle power consumption?
Minisforum MS-A1 (AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (AM5 socket, swappable)) idles at ~11.2 W idle (Windows). Method: Wall meter (Windows idle). This is a wall-measured figure — verified 2026-06-02.
Does the Minisforum MS-A1 support ECC memory?
Not confirmed — no cited source for ECC on the Minisforum MS-A1, so we leave it blank rather than guess.
Is the Minisforum MS-A1 good for Proxmox / a homelab?
Socketed AM5 SFF with ~11 W idle and a 96 GB DDR5 ceiling makes a strong single-host Proxmox box, though the dual Realtek 2.5GbE NICs need driver care under some hypervisors. RAM ceiling: Up to 96 GB DDR5-5200 (2× SODIMM). NIC: Dual 2.5GbE (Realtek RTL8125).
Sources
Minisforum MS-A1 Mini-PC Review — Barebone with AM5 desktop socket and a Ryzen 7 8700G — igor'sLAB · dated 2024-10-18
https://www.igorslab.de/en/minisforum-ms-a1-mini-pc-im-test/6/
Minisforum MS-A1 Review as Home Server — VirtualizationHowto · dated 2024-08-09
https://www.virtualizationhowto.com/2024/08/minisforum-ms-a1-review-as-home-server/
Cited public information, not purchasing advice. Onboard NIC silicon and BIOS can differ between production batches of the same model name — confirm the revision you receive (
lspci -nn) before relying on a NIC or passthrough claim. Idle draw depends on OS, mains voltage (120 V vs 240 V) and power tuning (powertop).