The MINISFORUM Neptune HX99G is a powerful mini PC that offers the performance of a premium gaming laptop or mobile workstation-class computer in a smaller form factor.
MINISFORUM Neptune HX99G
Key Features
- AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor with Zen 3+ CPU cores
- Radeon RX 6600M discrete graphics based on RDNA 2 architecture
- Support for up to 64GB of RAM
- Measuring 205 x 203 x 69mm (8.1″ x 8″ x 2.7″)
Availability
- First unveiled in November
- Now available for pre-order for $839 and up
- Expected to begin shipping at the end of February
Performance
- Powered by a 45-watt, 8-core, 16-thread processor and a 100-watt discrete GPU
- 28 compute units, 1792 stream processors, and 8GB of GDDR6 memory
- Can be used to drive up to four 4K displays, play modern PC games, or other tasks
Storage and Memory
- Two SODIMM slots for up to 64GB of total DDR5-4800 dual-channel memory
- Two M.2 2280 slots with support for up to PCIe 4.0 solid state storage
Portability and Design
- Weighs about 2.7 pounds
- Small enough to mount to the back of a display
- Chassis is covered with a material that MINISFORUM says is 70% carbon fiber and 30% resin
Cooling System
Dual fans, 7 heat pipes, and liquid metal cooling system to keep the system from overheating
Price and Configuration
- $839 starting price for a barebones model that comes with a processor and graphics but no memory, storage, or operating system
- Prices start at $979 for an HX99G that comes with 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD and Windows 11 Pro pre-installed
- The computer should also be able to run Ubuntu and other GNU/Linux distributions
Conclusion
The MINISFORUM Neptune HX99G is a compact and cooled mini PC that offers a powerful performance in a portable form factor. The computer is designed to be mounted to the back of a display, and its cooling system keeps the system from overheating.
The starting price for the barebones model is $839, and prices start at $979 for an HX99G that comes with 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and Windows 11 Pro pre-installed. The computer should also be able to run Ubuntu and other GNU/Linux distributions.
