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title: "MINISFORUM NAB5 Mini PC 12th Gen Core i5-12450H(8C/12T) Mini Computer Barebeon Version Without RAM/SSD/OS, HDMI×2+USB-C×2 4K@60Hz Outputs, Intel UHD Graphics Desktop Computer"
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# 8C/12T 12th Gen i5 up to 4.4GHz Dual 2.5Gbps LAN ports 4x 4K@60Hz multi-display outputs MINISFORUM NAB5 Mini PC 12th Gen Core i5-12450H(8C/12T) Mini Computer Barebeon Version Without RAM/SSD/OS, HDMI×2+USB-C×2 4K@60Hz Outputs, Intel UHD Graphics Desktop Computer

**Brand:** minisforum
**Price:** € 572.82
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Mini PC, Mega Power: Elevate your workspace with 4K visuals and lightning-fast connectivity!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MINISFORUM NAB5 Mini PC 12th Gen Core i5-12450H(8C/12T) Mini Computer Barebeon Version Without RAM/SSD/OS, HDMI×2+USB-C×2 4K@60Hz Outputs, Intel UHD Graphics Desktop Computer by minisforum
- **How much does it cost?** € 572.82 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- minisforum enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted minisforum brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Compact Yet Versatile:** Barebone design lets you customize RAM, storage, and OS to fit your exact needs, all in a sleek, space-saving chassis that fits any modern workspace.
- • **Blazing Network Speeds:** Dual 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports empower seamless high-speed data transfers, perfect for advanced networking, software routers, and enterprise-grade setups.
- • **Powerhouse Performance:** 12th Gen Intel Core i5 with 8 cores and 12 threads delivers desktop-grade speed for multitasking and demanding workflows.
- • **Expand Your Visual Horizon:** Connect up to four ultra HD 4K displays simultaneously via dual HDMI and USB-C ports to maximize productivity and immersive setups.
- • **Future-Proof Storage & Memory:** Supports up to 64GB DDR4 RAM and blazing-fast PCIe 4.0 SSDs up to 2TB, ensuring lightning-quick app launches and massive storage capacity.

## Overview

The MINISFORUM NAB5 Mini PC is a compact barebone desktop featuring a powerful 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12450H processor with 8 cores and 12 threads, Intel UHD Graphics capable of 4K@60Hz output on four displays simultaneously via dual HDMI and USB-C ports. It supports up to 64GB DDR4 RAM and PCIe 4.0 SSD storage up to 2TB, plus dual 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports for ultra-fast networking. Designed for professionals seeking customizable, high-performance computing in a sleek, space-saving form factor.

## Description

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Review: Great Media Server - I had a home media server that needed an upgrade since the GPU couldn't decode AV1 video, and I wanted to start using that format. I was going to buy a new video card that supported AV1, but I heard about how well the newer Intel iGPUs handled decoding AV1 and other formats. I thought it would be great to buy a mini PC for less than a video card and have a mini PC that used much less electricity than the PC it was to replace (or even just the video card). I know I could have bought an even less expensive PC with an Intel N100 for my needs, but since I often repurpose PCs, I wanted something that could be a capable home PC. I was impressed with this PC from the moment I unboxed it. Everything was packaged nicely and the PC felt sturdy. I saw the sticker on top of the PC case showing how to open the lid. That is a nice feature, but I didn't like the sticker and removed it. I thought it would come off easily like the plastic that came on a new cell phone screen, but it didn't and I suspect they didn't intend for it to be removed. They used some serious glue and it left a sticky residue that did not come off with rubbing alcohol. I guess I will need to buy something else more capable of removing the residue. I fired up the PC, configured Windows, made sure Windows was activated, and made a backup with Clonezilla. I was disappointed that this PC came with Home Edition when all of my other mini PCs came with Windows Professional, but I didn't care too much since I was going to wipe it out and install Ubuntu MATE. ***Windows Home Edition will be an issue if you need this for an office environment and need Remote Desktop.*** There were some errors reported when installing Ubuntu MATE, but I don't know what they were and there were no issues afterward. I also have experienced these errors during installation with other PCs and virtual machines, so I think it is common. I did not notice any hardware not functioning properly, though I didn't try using Bluetooth or WiFi. I have a home network with a mix of 1Gb, 2.5Gb, and 10Gb, so I was pleased to see this PC had 2.5Gb connectivity. It actually has two ethernet ports with 2.5Gb and not 1Gb and 2.5Gb like another I owned. I have played with link aggregation in the past, but I didn't want to deal with that. A single 2.5Gb connection will be just fine for my needs. My home internet is also limited to 1Gb, so I could max out my connection to the outside world and still have plenty of network speed for the internal network, though that will never happen. Ubuntu ran like a dream on this PC and I was shocked at how quiet this PC was when the CPU was at 100% for an extended period of time. I kept the CPU at close to 100% and RAM use around 80% for a few hours. This has the quietest CPU fan of any mini PC I have owned (and I have owned a few). Once indexing all the media was over, this PC was near silent. I couldn't hear it with the ambient noise in a rather quiet house. I had first tested configuring a media server on a lower power mini PC since I am not a Linux expert. That test PC did well at streaming, but the library menu was slow. The weak CPU and low amount of RAM were likely the culprits. I would scroll through the library and it would pause and then cover art or movie posters would slowly load. That was not the case with the MINISFORUM NAB6. This thing was just as fast as the full-size PC it had replaced with an Intel i7-8700K, 64GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA P2000 GPU. I had a friend test it remotely and he said it was like using it on the local network. Since I specifically chose this PC for the GPU, I chose the Intel i5-12600H since it has a slightly more powerful iGPU than the i5-12450H. Will it ever make a difference for my use? I have no idea, but I wanted bit more GPU power without bumping up to an Intel i7. This iGPU could handle multiple streams at once and do something my NVIDIA P2000 GPU couldn't, decode videos in the AV1 format. I played two 4K videos at once and had them transcode the video down to 720p. The GPU was handling the video with ease and the CPU had no issue dealing with the audio. I really need to see how many transcodes I can have going at once, but I haven't had the time. I will update this review if I get around to it. If you need a new PC for office or school work, this mini PC should work well while consuming less space and electricity than a full-size PC. I cannot tell you how it would handle editing video or using power hungry software like Photoshop, but I would tend to recommend something much more powerful for that. I can tell you this PC will work great as a media server, but I cannot say how many streams it could push out over the internet. I did not try that because it was not how I would be using it.
Review: Great little unit, powerful, decent price - Love it! I'm using it to run an opnsense firewall and it's been running great! My last mini PC from another brand didn't last very long. I've been pleased with minisforum thus far and hope I get longer life from this unit.

## Features

- 【Excellent Performance】The MINISFORUM NAB5 Mini PC is equipped with Intel Core i5-12450H(8 cores/12 threads/up to 4.4GHz) Processor. With Intel UHD Graphics (the graphics frequency up to 1.45GHz), it offers an excellent performance of Internet and Office applications, Monitors, Projects and TVs.
- 【4K Quad Screen Output】 This i5 Mini PC is Equipped with 2x HDMI (4K@60Hz) and 2x USB-C (4K@60Hz) Outputs, you can connect ultra HD screens to 4 displays at the same time. Increase work efficiency by expanding multiple workspaces. It can be used for various applications such as video wall systems, digital signage, professional AV systems, and security fields.
- 【Large and Expandable Capacity】This Mini Computer comes with Dual DDR4 SO-DIMM Slot(up to 64GB) + M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD slot (up to 2TB). It supports ultra-high speed PCIe 4.0 SSD, the read and write speed is about 4 times faster than SATA SSD, the operating system and games will run faster. It also equipped with one 2.5-inch SATA HDD (SATA 3.0 6.0Gb/s) slots, you can easily store movies/digital camera photos without worrying about running out of space.
- 【2.5G RJ45 Port】 With 2.5Gbps dual LAN ports, it expands its functions and improved performance to a large extent and allow you to use more networks such as software routers, firewalls, NAT, network isolation etc. 2.5Gbps LAN is applied in various scenes such as homes, offices, large enterprises, high-speed applications, and high-speed broadband environments. Measured read and write speeds for gigabit networks are around 120MB/s. 2.5Gbps LAN can achieve 2.5 times faster read/write speed.
- 【Package Contents】 1x NAB5 Mini PC, 1x HDMI cable, 1x US Power Adapter, 1x Manual, 1x SATA cable for 2.5" HDD.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0G51LDZF8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,299 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #219 in Mini Computers |
| Brand | MINISFORUM |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Chipset Brand | Intel |
| Color | Silver |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (82) |
| Date First Available | December 4, 2025 |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel UHD Graphics(Graphics Frequency 1.20 GHz) |
| Hard Drive | SSD |
| Hard Drive Interface | PCIE x 4 |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 5000 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Item Weight | 3 pounds |
| Item model number | DeskMini |
| Max Screen Resolution | 3840x2160 Pixels |
| Number of Processors | 8 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 5 |
| Operating System | Support Windows |
| Package Dimensions | 7 x 6 x 4 inches |
| Processor | 4.4 GHz core_i5 |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Series | DeskMini |
| Wireless Type | 802.11ax |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MINISFORUM
- **CPU Model:** Core i5
- **CPU Speed:** 4.4 GHz
- **Graphics Card Description:** Integrated
- **Graphics Coprocessor:** Intel UHD Graphics(Graphics Frequency 1.20 GHz)
- **Included Components:** 1x HDMI Cable, 1x Manual, 1x NAB5 Mini PC, 1x US Power Adapter
- **Model Name:** DeskMini
- **Operating System:** Support Windows
- **Personal computer design type:** Mini PC

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Media Server
*by O***R on August 30, 2024*

I had a home media server that needed an upgrade since the GPU couldn't decode AV1 video, and I wanted to start using that format. I was going to buy a new video card that supported AV1, but I heard about how well the newer Intel iGPUs handled decoding AV1 and other formats. I thought it would be great to buy a mini PC for less than a video card and have a mini PC that used much less electricity than the PC it was to replace (or even just the video card). I know I could have bought an even less expensive PC with an Intel N100 for my needs, but since I often repurpose PCs, I wanted something that could be a capable home PC. I was impressed with this PC from the moment I unboxed it. Everything was packaged nicely and the PC felt sturdy. I saw the sticker on top of the PC case showing how to open the lid. That is a nice feature, but I didn't like the sticker and removed it. I thought it would come off easily like the plastic that came on a new cell phone screen, but it didn't and I suspect they didn't intend for it to be removed. They used some serious glue and it left a sticky residue that did not come off with rubbing alcohol. I guess I will need to buy something else more capable of removing the residue. I fired up the PC, configured Windows, made sure Windows was activated, and made a backup with Clonezilla. I was disappointed that this PC came with Home Edition when all of my other mini PCs came with Windows Professional, but I didn't care too much since I was going to wipe it out and install Ubuntu MATE. ***Windows Home Edition will be an issue if you need this for an office environment and need Remote Desktop.*** There were some errors reported when installing Ubuntu MATE, but I don't know what they were and there were no issues afterward. I also have experienced these errors during installation with other PCs and virtual machines, so I think it is common. I did not notice any hardware not functioning properly, though I didn't try using Bluetooth or WiFi. I have a home network with a mix of 1Gb, 2.5Gb, and 10Gb, so I was pleased to see this PC had 2.5Gb connectivity. It actually has two ethernet ports with 2.5Gb and not 1Gb and 2.5Gb like another I owned. I have played with link aggregation in the past, but I didn't want to deal with that. A single 2.5Gb connection will be just fine for my needs. My home internet is also limited to 1Gb, so I could max out my connection to the outside world and still have plenty of network speed for the internal network, though that will never happen. Ubuntu ran like a dream on this PC and I was shocked at how quiet this PC was when the CPU was at 100% for an extended period of time. I kept the CPU at close to 100% and RAM use around 80% for a few hours. This has the quietest CPU fan of any mini PC I have owned (and I have owned a few). Once indexing all the media was over, this PC was near silent. I couldn't hear it with the ambient noise in a rather quiet house. I had first tested configuring a media server on a lower power mini PC since I am not a Linux expert. That test PC did well at streaming, but the library menu was slow. The weak CPU and low amount of RAM were likely the culprits. I would scroll through the library and it would pause and then cover art or movie posters would slowly load. That was not the case with the MINISFORUM NAB6. This thing was just as fast as the full-size PC it had replaced with an Intel i7-8700K, 64GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA P2000 GPU. I had a friend test it remotely and he said it was like using it on the local network. Since I specifically chose this PC for the GPU, I chose the Intel i5-12600H since it has a slightly more powerful iGPU than the i5-12450H. Will it ever make a difference for my use? I have no idea, but I wanted bit more GPU power without bumping up to an Intel i7. This iGPU could handle multiple streams at once and do something my NVIDIA P2000 GPU couldn't, decode videos in the AV1 format. I played two 4K videos at once and had them transcode the video down to 720p. The GPU was handling the video with ease and the CPU had no issue dealing with the audio. I really need to see how many transcodes I can have going at once, but I haven't had the time. I will update this review if I get around to it. If you need a new PC for office or school work, this mini PC should work well while consuming less space and electricity than a full-size PC. I cannot tell you how it would handle editing video or using power hungry software like Photoshop, but I would tend to recommend something much more powerful for that. I can tell you this PC will work great as a media server, but I cannot say how many streams it could push out over the internet. I did not try that because it was not how I would be using it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little unit, powerful, decent price
*by R***Y on July 7, 2025*

Love it! I'm using it to run an opnsense firewall and it's been running great! My last mini PC from another brand didn't last very long. I've been pleased with minisforum thus far and hope I get longer life from this unit.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Satisfied very much!
*by A***L on December 28, 2025*

Satisfied very much!

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