Introduction

Mini PCs cannot be equipped with independent graphics cards due to their size limitations, so their graphics processing capabilities are slightly weaker. With the promotion and application of OCuLink technology, more and more mini PCs are beginning to support OCuLink. With its transmission rate of up to 64Gbps and pure PCIe channels, it greatly improves the efficiency and response speed of external graphics cards, bringing stronger graphics computing capabilities to mini PCs.

Today we will introduce the mini PCs that support OCuLink. They are small and portable and have a variety of expansion interfaces. They can be used with external graphics docks to gain powerful performance. The ranking is in no particular order and is sorted by first letter.

OCuLink Products

AOOSTAR

AOOSTAR GEM10 Mini PC

AOOSTAR GEM10 Mini PC is designed for high-performance computing and multi-tasking. It is equipped with a Ryzen R7-7840HS processor, with the highest optional R9-7940HS, and is equipped with LPDDR5 memory with a speed of 6400MT/s, ensuring excellent computing power and smooth multi-tasking performance. It is equipped with an independent OCuLink interface, which supports connecting external devices without occupying the internal NVMe interface. It weighs only 0.53 kg (1.17 pounds) and is made of aluminum alloy, making it both light and sturdy.

AOOSTAR GEM10 Mini PC adopts the innovative VSP motherboard architecture, which reduces the size of the motherboard while maintaining a rich number of interfaces and excellent CPU performance. It supports a three-screen 4K 120Hz display output. It has one USB4 port, one OCuLink port, and two 2.5G RJ45 network ports. It also supports a 100W DC power supply, taking into account both efficient energy supply and stable operation of the system.

AOOSTAR GEM12 Mini PC

AOOSTAR GEM12 Mini PC is equipped with an AMD R7-7840HS processor, with the highest optional R7-8845HS. The Pro version also adds a secondary screen and fingerprint recognition technology to enhance convenience and security.

AOOSTAR GEM12 Mini PC is made of aluminum alloy. It is equipped with an independent OCuLink interface, which supports connecting external devices without occupying the internal NVMe interface. In addition, it has two 2.5G RJ45 network ports, a 3.5mm audio port, four USB3.2 Gen2 ports, HDMI2.1, DP1.4, full-function Typc-C, and USB4 ports, supporting up to four screens.

AtomMan

Minisforum AtomMan X7 Ti Mini PC

The Minisforum AtomMan X7 Ti is a powerful mini PC featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, with 16 cores and support for high-end tasks such as gaming and AI applications. It includes Intel Arc graphics and a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), making it capable of handling advanced AI tasks with low power consumption. This mini PC also integrates a unique 4-inch touchscreen for system monitoring and customization, as well as a 1080p webcam and dual microphones, enhancing its utility for video conferencing and creative work.

For connectivity, the X7 Ti offers a wide range of ports, including dual 5G Ethernet, USB4, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0, and an Oculink port for external GPU expansion. It supports up to four displays and has two M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD slots along with up to 96GB of DDR5 RAM, making it ideal for multitasking and heavy workloads. Its "Cold Wave" cooling system ensures efficient performance even during demanding operations.

FEVM

FEVM FA880 Mini PC

The FEVM FA880 Mini PC is powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, which features 8 cores and 16 threads, designed to deliver high performance in gaming, content creation, and professional applications. It pairs this powerful CPU with an integrated AMD Radeon 780M GPU, allowing smooth handling of graphics-intensive tasks. The FA880 supports up to 96GB of dual-channel DDR5 memory and offers fast storage with two M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD slots, capable of holding up to 16TB of data.

For connectivity, the FA880 includes two USB4 ports supporting high-speed data transfer at 40Gbps, along with HDMI and Oculink for external display and GPU connectivity. It also supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, providing stable wireless connections.

MINISFORUM

EliteMini UM780 XTX Mini PC

The EliteMini UM780 XTX Mini PC is equipped with an AMD R7 7840HS processor, which can achieve up to 70W of performance release. In addition, it is equipped with DDR5 5600 memory specifications and supports dual-channel memory configuration up to 96GB. It has two PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 slots and supports RAID0/1 configuration, enhancing the speed and reliability of data storage. It uses Cold Wave 2.1, and the noise level is only 43dB even under full load, ensuring continuous high-performance output.

The EliteMini UM780 XTX Mini PC is compact and easy to carry, and is printed with a tiger logo. It is equipped with dual 2.5G RJ45 network ports and supports dual-link aggregation. The expansion interfaces include one USB4 interface, four USB 3.2 Gen2 interfaces, one DP interface, one HDMI interface, and one OCuLink interface.

Minisforum MS-A1 Mini PC

Minisforum MS-A1 Mini PC uses AMD Ryzen7 8700G desktop processor, Zen4 architecture, 8 cores and 16 threads. It is equipped with dual-channel DDR5 5200MHz, four M.2 PCIe4.0 NVME SSD card slots, and has HDMI2.1, DP2.0, and USB4 full video output interfaces, and can connect to three 8K monitors at the same time.

The Minisforum MS-A1 Mini PC can connect to a high-performance graphics card via OCuLink to achieve a significant performance leap, meeting the needs of gamers and creative workers for high-performance graphics processing capabilities.

Minisforum UH125 Pro Mini PC

The Minisforum UH125 Pro Mini PC is a compact, high-performance mini-PC powered by the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor. It features integrated Intel Arc graphics, offering improved visual performance, making it suitable for tasks like 3D rendering, video editing, and light gaming. One of its standout features is its connectivity, which includes USB4, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0, and dual 5GbE LAN ports, allowing support for up to four 4K displays simultaneously. Additionally, the UH125 Pro comes with OCuLink for high-speed PCIe expansion, which can connect external devices like a GPU for enhanced graphics performance.

In terms of design and upgradability, the UH125 Pro presents some challenges. With dual M.2 slots for storage and DDR5 memory support up to 96 GB, this mini-PC balances professional work needs with gaming capabilities, all while maintaining compactness​.

METAPHYUNI

METAPHYUNI 80W Genesis Cube

The METAPHYUNI 80W Genesis Cube is powered by AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor. It is equipped with three USB-C and four USB-A interfaces, supports PD3.1 140W power supply, as well as DP2.0, HDMI2.1, dual USB4, four-screen display, and supports 4K240Hz/8K60Hz display.

The METAPHYUNI 80W Genesis Cube supports fingerprint startup. The OCuLink interface can expand high-performance desktop graphics cards, providing more powerful computing power support for professional creation and AI computing.

Summary

The application of OCuLink technology has brought significant progress to mini PCs. Major brands have launched mini PCs that support the OCuLink interface, which not only improves graphics computing capabilities but also enhances system scalability. These mini PCs are compact in size while providing a wealth of interfaces and excellent performance to meet the diverse needs of users. With the continuous advancement of technology, mini PCs will demonstrate their powerful functions and advantages in more application scenarios.