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product_id: 765512441
title: "MINISFORUM MS-R1 ARM Mini Workstation with UEFI Boot CIX CP8180(12C/12T, up to 2.6GHz), 45 Tops, 64GB ECC LPDDR5 NO SSD Mini PC, PCIe x16 Slot, 2X 10GbE LAN, HDMI/2xUSB-C Triple Display, VM & Docker"
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# 12C/16T Intel i5-1250P Turbo 4.4GHz 2.5Gbps LAN + WiFi 6 + BT 5.2 16GB DDR4 RAM + 1TB PCIe4.0 SSD MINISFORUM MS-R1 ARM Mini Workstation with UEFI Boot CIX CP8180(12C/12T, up to 2.6GHz), 45 Tops, 64GB ECC LPDDR5 NO SSD Mini PC, PCIe x16 Slot, 2X 10GbE LAN, HDMI/2xUSB-C Triple Display, VM & Docker

**Brand:** minisforum
**Price:** € 1396.10
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Compact powerhouse for the modern multitasker — work smarter, not bigger!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MINISFORUM MS-R1 ARM Mini Workstation with UEFI Boot CIX CP8180(12C/12T, up to 2.6GHz), 45 Tops, 64GB ECC LPDDR5 NO SSD Mini PC, PCIe x16 Slot, 2X 10GbE LAN, HDMI/2xUSB-C Triple Display, VM & Docker by minisforum
- **How much does it cost?** € 1396.10 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/765512441-minisforum-ms-r1-arm-mini-workstation-with-uefi-boot-cix)

## Best For

- minisforum enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted minisforum brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Next-Gen Connectivity:** 2.5Gbps Ethernet, WiFi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2 keep you connected with zero lag.
- • **Blazing Multicore Power:** 12 cores and 16 threads deliver seamless multitasking and turbocharged productivity.
- • **Massive Storage & Speed:** 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD with active cooling ensures lightning-fast data access and reliability.
- • **Triple 4K Display Support:** Connect up to 3 monitors simultaneously for an immersive, ultra-wide workspace.
- • **Versatile USB-C Power & Ports:** Full-featured USB-C supports 65-100W power delivery plus multiple USB ports for all your devices.

## Overview

The MINISFORUM UN1250 Mini PC packs a 12-core Intel Core i5-1250P processor with turbo speeds up to 4.4GHz, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD with active cooling for sustained performance. It supports triple 4K@60Hz displays via HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C, and offers ultra-fast 2.5Gbps LAN alongside WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 for seamless connectivity. Designed for professionals craving a compact yet powerful desktop, it features versatile ports including a full-featured USB-C with power delivery, making it ideal for mobile offices and multi-monitor setups.

## Description

MINISFORUM MS-R1 ARM Mini PC with UEFI Boot CIX CP8180

Review: I bought this as an ARM64 server for my homelab, where I use this alongside two MS-01 hosts. I always wanted a ARM home server, but Macs are expensive (and newer M-series Macs can't run Linux yet) and SBCs are underpowered. While not as fast as x86 or Apple Silicon the MS-R1 fits the bill perfectly. However, there are a few nits: * the NICs don't work with Rocky Linux even with the ELRepo kernel, but is solid with Fedora. I don't want to run Debian despite a CIX image. But then the Realtek NICs are so new RHEL doesn't have their drivers. * Getting this to power on after an outage is different from x86 PCs, where it's a physical switch versus a BIOS one. Those nits aren't a big deal for me. Hopefully Rocky/RHEL 11, or even a future 10 release will support the NICs
Review: Not ready for "plug and play" The only place to get a fully working OS is from a university website in China. There are no drivers upstream for Linux, even the 7.0 kernel. This custom Debian 12 OS must be downloaded and imaged to your drive manually. It is the only OS that has video drivers for the onboard GPU. I was unable to get the USB-C ports to display 4K@120Hz with USB-C to DisplayPort adapters. HDMI worked fine at 60Hz. Did not try Windows 11 ARM, as there are no GPU drivers for Windows 11 yet. The 10GB NIC ports are backward compatible to 2.5GBps. The included adapters allow for a 2nd nvme or u.2 drive, but this requires removing the wifi card.

## Features

- 【ARM Processor Performance】The MINISFORUM MS-R1 Mini Workstation is powered by the CIX CP8180, a brand-new ARM chip from a newcomer aiming to bring ARM performance and expandability closer to x86 levels. With 12 cores / 12 threads at 2.6GHz, 28W TDP, and 45 TOPS AI compute, including 28.8 TOPS NPU, it empowers AI inference, edge computing, and next-gen ARM applications.
- 【Support UEFI Boot】MINISFORUM MS-R1, the world’s first ARM mini workstation with UEFI Boot, enabling high-parallel virtualization in Proxmox and KVM environments. The MS-R1 is a truly plug-and-play ARM PC—simply write the ISO to a USB drive, install, and boot directly. It is an ideal platform for classroom teaching and laboratory research.
- 【Dual 10GbE LAN+WiFi 6E+Bluetooth 5.3】This Workstation is equipped with dual 10GbE ports, th​e enterprise-grade wired performance for high-speed data transfer, routing, and network-intensive tasks.​ Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 can provide Rock-solid wireless connectivity for ultra-low-latency collaboration and seamless home/office network integration.
- 【LPDDR5 ECC Supported】MS-R1 Mini Workstation is deeply optimized for containerized and Docker-based Android VMs, supporting up to 64GB of ECC LPDDR5 memory with a maximum frequency of 5500MHz (when ECC is enabled, the available memory capacity is reduced by approximately one-eighth). It supports PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 2280/22110 (up to 8TB), runs resource-heavy software, stores massive media libraries, and edits 4K videos stress-free. It also comes with an adapter board for flexible expansion to U.2 or additional NVMe solutions, allowing for unlimited storage scalability.
- 【Enjoy PCIe Freedom】The MS-R1 Mini PC supports half-height PCIe form factor and a standard PCIe x16 slot (physical x16, bandwidth x8), opens the door to true hardware freedom, allowing for flexible expansion of graphics cards, network cards, or U.2 storage. Whether for hardware experimentation or system expansion, the MS-R1 unlocks more possibilities for the ARM platform.
- 【Triple Video Output】This MS-R1 Mini Workstation is equipped with 1x HDMI2.0(4K@60Hz), 2x USB-C(4K@120Hz, DP Alt Mode) outputs, which support multiple monitor displays at the same time and provide a larger and wider field of view, and improve your work efficiency.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0G1MND28N |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Brand | MINISFORUM |
| Built-In Media | 1x HDMI cable, 1x M.2 to U.2 Adapter Board, 1x MS-R1-8180 Mini PC, 1x Manual, 1x US Power Adapter |
| CPU Model Number | CP8180 |
| CPU Model Speed Maximum | 2.6 GHz |
| Color | Black |
| Connectivity Technology | 2x USB-C, 2x 10Gbps LAN, HDMI2.0, PCIe x16 Slot, 3x USB3.2 Gen2, 4x USB2.0 |
| Cooling Method | Fan |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (5) |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 3840x2160 Pixels |
| Display Type | LED/LCD (8K) |
| Graphics Card Interface | Integrated |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Arm Immortalis-G720 MC10 Graphics |
| Graphics Description | Integrated |
| Graphics Ram Type | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Hard Disk Description | SSD |
| Hard Disk Interface | PCIE x 4 |
| Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI, USB Type C |
| Human-Interface Input | Keyboard |
| Manufacturer | Micro Computer (HK) Tech Limited |
| Memory Speed | 5500 MHz |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 64 GB |
| Model Name | DeskMini |
| Model Number | DeskMini |
| Number of Component Outputs | 3 |
| Operating System | OS |
| Personal Computer Design Type | Mini PC |
| Processor Brand | CIX |
| Processor Count | 12 |
| Processor Series | Others |
| Processor Socket | ARM |
| Processor Speed | 2.6 GHz |
| RAM Memory Installed | 64 GB |
| RAM Memory Technology | LPDDR5 |
| RAM Type | DDR5 RAM |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 64 GB |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Screen Size | 25 Inches |
| Specific Uses For Product | Gaming, Multimedia, Business Computer, Personal Computer, Office PC, Education, Online Learning, HTPC, Work for Home, Photo Editing, Web Browsing, Server |
| Style Name | MS-R1 64+0 |
| Total Number of HDMI Ports | 1 |
| Total Usb Ports | 9 |
| Video Output Interface | HDMI, USB4 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MINISFORUM
- **CPU model:** Others
- **CPU speed:** 2.6 GHz
- **Graphics card description:** Integrated
- **Graphics co-processor:** Arm Immortalis-G720 MC10 Graphics
- **Memory storage capacity:** 64 GB
- **Operating system:** OS
- **Personal computer design type:** Mini PC
- **Screen size:** 25 Inches

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by N***N on 28 February 2026*

I bought this as an ARM64 server for my homelab, where I use this alongside two MS-01 hosts. I always wanted a ARM home server, but Macs are expensive (and newer M-series Macs can't run Linux yet) and SBCs are underpowered. While not as fast as x86 or Apple Silicon the MS-R1 fits the bill perfectly. However, there are a few nits: * the NICs don't work with Rocky Linux even with the ELRepo kernel, but is solid with Fedora. I don't want to run Debian despite a CIX image. But then the Realtek NICs are so new RHEL doesn't have their drivers. * Getting this to power on after an outage is different from x86 PCs, where it's a physical switch versus a BIOS one. Those nits aren't a big deal for me. Hopefully Rocky/RHEL 11, or even a future 10 release will support the NICs

### ⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***J on 4 May 2026*

Not ready for "plug and play" The only place to get a fully working OS is from a university website in China. There are no drivers upstream for Linux, even the 7.0 kernel. This custom Debian 12 OS must be downloaded and imaged to your drive manually. It is the only OS that has video drivers for the onboard GPU. I was unable to get the USB-C ports to display 4K@120Hz with USB-C to DisplayPort adapters. HDMI worked fine at 60Hz. Did not try Windows 11 ARM, as there are no GPU drivers for Windows 11 yet. The 10GB NIC ports are backward compatible to 2.5GBps. The included adapters allow for a 2nd nvme or u.2 drive, but this requires removing the wifi card.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***Z on 28 March 2026*

Exelente producto ya que estoy cambiado todo lo que tengo para usar con ARM , trae las bases para el U.2 HDD , Debian 13 ARM funciona exelente, las tarjetas de red de 10gb soy muy nuevas y casi no tienen soporte para los SO, podrian usar una tarjeta compatible aparte en el PCI Express, pero si saben compilar los driver le ira muy bien.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-14*