The MOST GENIUS Mini PC EVER! | Minisforum MS-A1 Teardown & Review

Tech Notice August 31, 2024
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This is the most insane mini PC i have ever tested! Why has NOONE thought of this before??? AD: Check out Lenovo and their Intel Gamer Days Campaign here: https://geni.us/intel-Gamer-Days24 Use the code GAMERDAYS24 for extra 10% off! ✅ Check out Minisforum MS-A1 here: https://geni.us/Jk2iN Upgrade to these CPUs here: https://geni.us/VgrVhN3 (16 cores) https://geni.us/kIYe (NEW 16 cores) https://geni.us/pCkB5 (New 12 core) 👇❗️PC Builds for Creators [Latest]❗️👇 ➡️ $750 BB4B (Best-Bang-For-Buck) PC https://geni.us/750-1300BB4B ➡️ $1500 BB4B Creator PC https://geni.us/1500-2300BB4B ➡️ $2500 BB4B Creator PC https://geni.us/2500-3500BB4B ➡️ $4000 BB4B Creator PC https://geni.us/4000-5kBB4B Want me to check out some tech or interested in collaborating? 📩 email me: [email protected] ✅ LATEST MERCH HERE: https://www.technoticestore.com 👉 Advice & 100% Answered on Minnect: https://geni.us/MinnectLP FB: https://www.facebook.com/thetechnotice/ IG: @thetechnotice #minisforum #miniPC #am5 #ryzen Video produced by Lauri Pesur Edited by Sam Ruddick ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO: [All 'geni.us' links below redirect to Amazon (or some other Online stores) and may earn commissions] AUDIO: -The Recorder + Mic I Use: https://geni.us/tscmdr-10l -Shotgun Mic I Use: https://geni.us/T35T -My Main Headphones [CHEAP]: https://geni.us/dzv7Q -My Main Headphones 2.0 [NOT CHEAP]: https://geni.us/as7q9v VIDEO: -A-roll Camera: https://geni.us/NvnoA -Lens for A cam: https://geni.us/J009I -B-Roll Camera: https://geni.us/wVlF8J -Top Down Cam: https://geni.us/56576C -Main Bokeh Lens 4 Sony: https://geni.us/k09oA -The Wide Angle beast w OS: https://geni.us/9KfCwy LIGHTS: -Main Fill Light: https://geni.us/qTbE -Hair & RGB Lights I use: https://geni.us/TdY1 -RGB Tube Wall Light Behind me: https://geni.us/96gWdz8 -The Fire effect light: https://geni.us/GX5KA DISCLAIMER: Some of the links in this video description & channel are affiliate links which means by clicking on them and purchasing the item(s) I get a small commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Using the provided links does NOT change the price for you. Same goes for Newegg, Best Buy, B&H. ⏲️ 0:00 Intro 1:14 What's inside the box? 2:05 Ports & IO 2:56 Ryzen 8000 vs 7000 3:35 Specs & Idle Power 4:12 CPU Test & Powerdraw 5:30 Teardown 8:49 SSD slots & PCIe Lane Switching 10:55 RAM 11:32 CPU Cooling removal 13:00 CPU upgrade 14:55 NEW CPU test (7950x) 17:32 Which CPU should you upgrade to? 18:45 Conclusion: Why is this SO Special?

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