Minisforum launches AMD-powered X1 Lite as new affordable mini PC with eGPU support

Minisforum has introduced a new affordable mini PC in China, the X1 Lite. It features the Ryzen 7 255, a rebadged version of the Ryzen 7 8845HS from the Hawk Point lineup. The processor features an 8-core and 16-thread configuration, along with the Radeon 780M iGPU.

Thanks to the iGPU, the Minisforum X1 Lite can handle most AAA games at 1080p resolution with the visual preset set to low. Users can pair the processor with up to 128 GB of DDR5 RAM and 8 TB of storage through the two M.2 slots.

The brand further highlights that the mini PC has an advanced cooling setup with a large fan. It's said to easily allow the system to operate at the 65 W TDP. There's also support for eGPU through the USB4 and OCuLink ports. Besides these two, the mini PC has the following port configuration:

• 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
• 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
• 1x 2.5G Ethernet
• 1x HDMI 2.1
• 1x DisplayPort 1.4
• 1x 3.5 mm audio

With the USB4, DisplayPort, and HDMI ports, the mini PC can offer triple-display output. Minisforum also notes that the USB4 port has support for 100 W PD, making it easier to power connected devices (3.3-feet Acer USB4 cable curr. $19.99 on Amazon). Other highlights include WiFI 6e, a compact form factor, and a sleek design.

As for the price, the Minisforum X1 Lite has launched in China with a starting price tag of CNY 1,999, around $281. The company has yet to share global launch details, but it should make an international debut soon. It's also worth noting that