Specs & Power Consumption: Minisforum MS-A1 (Ryzen 7 8700G)
Partially verified data AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
Minisforum MS-A1 (Ryzen 7 8700G): 11W idle and 93W under load (measured), 2x 2.5GbE, up to 96 GB RAM. No VESA: alternative mounting tips.
Technical specifications
| Brand | Minisforum |
|---|---|
| Model | MS-A1 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
| Max RAM | 96 GB estimate |
| Network ports | 2x 2.5GbE estimate |
| Dimensions | 190 × 186 × 48 mm [source] |
| VESA mount | No estimate |
Power consumption & electricity cost
Idle [source]11 W
Under load [source]93 W
Estimated 24/7 average27.4 W
Yearly cost (€0.25/kWh)60.01 €
Average based on 80% of the time at idle and 20% under load, running 24/7: 240 kWh/year. Adjust the inputs to match your usage:
Energy: 240 kWh/year · Cost: 60.01 €/year
(5.00 €/month)
Mounting & usage guide
Mounting
- Footprint 190 × 186 mm, 48 mm tall (about 1.70 litres).
- No VESA mount: place it on a shelf or a rack tray, or use a universal strap-style mini PC holder.
Cooling & heat
- Under load it reaches about 93 W and the fan becomes audible. For an always-on server, lower the power limit (TDP) in the BIOS to cut heat and noise.
- Clean dust from the vents every 6-12 months to keep temperatures and power draw low.
Recommended use cases
- Virtualised router (OPNsense VM on Proxmox) using the 2x 2.5GbE.
- Proxmox VE with several VMs and LXC containers: up to 96 GB RAM.
- Heavy office work, light photo/video editing and intensive multitasking.
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Data sources
- Idle power: 11 W — igorslab.de (measured review, checked on 2026-06-02)
- Load power: 93 W — notebookcheck.net (measured review, checked on 2026-11-06)
- Dimensions: 190 × 186 × 48 mm — notebookcheck.net (measured review, checked on 2026-11-06)
Estimated from the CPU class and measurements of similar models: VESA support, max RAM, network ports. Always check the manufacturer's spec sheet.
Real-world power draw varies with OS, RAM, drives, peripherals and BIOS settings.