Whereas its Intel Core i7-13700H-driven sibling, often known as NPB7, will begin delivery in mid-June, the Intel Core i5-13500H-powered Minisforum Venus NPB5 mini PC will arrive about one week later. The barebone setup will be acquired for US$389, whereas the 32 GB + 1 TB configuration carries a US$569 preorder price ticket.
Overview of Minisforum Venus NPB5
Though the Minisforum Venus NPB7 nonetheless has to start delivery (if everything goes as deliberate, this can occur in mid-June), it has already received a much less potent (and extra inexpensive) sibling. Unveiled earlier at present, the NPB5 is nothing else than the NPB7. However, powered by the Intel Core i5-13500H as a substitute for the Intel Core i7-13700H.
As required, the Minisforum Venus NPB5 will be acquired with US, UK, or AU energy adapters. Aside from the barebone model, the others may even include Home Windows 11 Pro preloaded. Relying on the native laws, the costs above will likely be pushed up by import duties and delivery charges.
Features of Minisforum Venus NPB5
Suppose more than the {hardware} configurations discussed earlier should be required. In that case, it’s helpful to know that the NPB5 helps as much as 64 GB DDR5 reminiscence and likewise options house for a 2.5-inch storage unit. Connectivity-wise, everything is in place: 2 X HDMI, twin 2.5 GBit/s Ethernet ports, 2 X USB 4, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and extra.
Following Minisforum, the Venus NPB5 should ship the subsequent month as nicely, however roughly one week after the NPB7.
Specifications
- NPB5 Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-13500H Processor, 12 Cores/16 Threads
- NPB5 Graphics: Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible (Graphics Frequency 1.45 GHz)
- Memory: DDR5 Dual channel (SODIMM Slots×2, up to 64GB)
- Storage: M.2 2280 PCIe4.0 SSD ×1 (up to 2TB)
- Storage Expansion: 2.5-inch SATA HDD Slot ×1 (SATA 3.0, 6.0Gb/s)
- Wireless Connectivity: M.2 2230 WIFI Support (Wi-Fi 6E，BlueTooth 5.2)
Different options which might be frequent to each technique embrace:
- WiFi 6E
- Bluetooth 5.2
- 2 x 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports
- 2 x HDMI ports (4K@60Hz)
- 2 x USB4 ports (with support for 4K@60Hz video output)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port
- 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A ports
- 1 x 3.5mm audio jack
- 1 x 19V DC power input
MINISFORUM says the computer systems can assist as much as 4 4K shows, and they need to be straightforward to improve because of a design that permits you to raise the highest cowl without utilizing any instruments.
Price and Availability
These are the Minisforum Venus NPB5 configuration at present listed by Minisforum, their early hen costs, in addition to the total retail values:
- Barebone, US$389, US$479
- 16 + 512 GB, US$499, US$619
- 32 + 512 GB, US$539, US$669
- 32 GB + 1 TB, US$569, US$709
