MINISFORUM has launched its new T5 Max-388 compact desktop PC, featuring AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 388 processor in a relatively small 4.92-liter chassis. The Mini PC is now listed on the company’s official website with a price of $1,559, targeting users who want high-performance desktop hardware without a traditional tower PC.
The MINISFORUM T5 Max-388 measures 225 × 96 × 228 mm and uses an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 processor. However, unlike several other systems based on AMD’s Strix Halo and Gorgon Halo platforms, the new mini PC comes with 48GB of onboard LPDDR5-6400 memory. This is a lower memory specification than the LPDDR5X-8000 or faster configurations found in competing systems, potentially helping MINISFORUM reduce manufacturing costs.
Cooling is handled by a combination of phase-change thermal interface material (TIM), six fans, and a four-fan cooling arrangement. MINISFORUM claims the system produces 34.8 dB of noise under full load. Storage comes pre-installed with a 1TB SSD, while users also get two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 x4 slots for additional storage expansion. Wireless connectivity is provided by a MediaTek MT7925 network card.
The front I/O includes one USB-C port, two USB-A 5Gbps ports, two USB-A 480Mbps ports, and two 3.5mm audio jacks. The rear panel provides a more extensive selection of connectivity options, including a USB-C 40Gbps port, another USB-C 3.2 port, two USB-A 10Gbps ports, and two additional USB-A 480Mbps ports.
For display output, the T5 Max-388 features HDMI 2.1 FRL and DisplayPort 2.1 connections. It also includes a 2.5GbE RJ-45 Ethernet port and three 3.5mm audio jacks on the rear. At $1,559, the MINISFORUM T5 Max-388 enters the premium mini PC segment, although its 48GB LPDDR5-6400 memory configuration may be a consideration for buyers comparing it with other Ryzen AI Max-based desktop systems.
MINISFORUM T5 Max-388 Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | MINISFORUM T5 Max-388 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 |
| Memory | 48GB LPDDR5-6400 |
| Memory Type | Onboard |
| Storage | 1TB SSD |
| Storage Expansion | 2 × M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 x4 |
| Wireless | MediaTek MT7925 |
| Cooling | Phase-change TIM, six-fan system with four-fan cooling arrangement |
| Noise Level | 34.8 dB (full load) |
| Dimensions | 225 × 96 × 228 mm |
| Volume | Approximately 4.92L |
| Front USB-C | 1 × USB-C |
| Front USB-A | 2 × USB-A 5Gbps, 2 × USB-A 480Mbps |
| Front Audio | 2 × 3.5mm audio jacks |
| Rear USB-C | 1 × USB-C 40Gbps, 1 × USB-C 3.2 |
| Rear USB-A | 2 × USB-A 10Gbps, 2 × USB-A 480Mbps |
| Video Output | 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 × DisplayPort 2.1 |
| Ethernet | 1 × 2.5GbE RJ-45 |
| Rear Audio | 3 × 3.5mm audio jacks |
| Price | $1,559 |
