The MiniPC Minisforum Elite Mini M2 Air-304 has an Intel Wildcat Lake for only 279 euros without RAM or SSD

In addition to a Lenovo MiniPC with Wildcat Lake processorswe can also see this other solution Minisforum. This tiny computer reduces measurements until it takes up only 0.47 liters and also reduces its price up to 279 euros for the barebone version (without RAM or SSD). We talk about Minisforum Elite Mini M2 Air-304an affordable miniPC for simpler tasks that has great connectivity.

Intel Core 3 304 processor at 18A: 5 cores, low power and 28 W configured TDP

He Minisforum Elite Mini M2 Air-304 wears a Intel Core 3 304 living up to its name. A processor with 5 cores divided into one high performance and 4 low consumptionand that reaches the 4.3GHz. A processor manufactured with Intel 18A node which offers low energy consumption with a TDP of only 15W and a maximum of 35Walthough Minisforum has it set to 28 W in balanced mode. This means, according to the manufacturer, maximum temperatures of 80 ºC fully loaded.

Support for DDR5 RAM, PCIe 4.0 SSD and ultra-compact VESA mount

Supports Single channel DDR5 RAMwith a maximum of 64GBand you can also add a M.2 2280 SSD disk compatible with PCIe 4.0. Despite occupying alone 0.47 liters on the desktop, this MiniPC from Minisforum also supports mounting on wall or behind the monitorthis way you will completely free up your desktop.

Advanced connectivity with dual 2.5 Gbps RJ45 ports and USB 4 at 40 Gbps

In terms of connectivity, this MiniPC comes with dual 2.5Gbps RJ45 port and connectivity Wi-Fi 6E along with Bluetooth 5.4. Comes with a USB port 4 at 40 Gbps which also makes DisplayPort and PD support. Also supports up to 3 screens simultaneouslyconnected to your dual HDMI 2.0 and/or USB-C or USB 4 port. On its front and back it has several USB-A ports and you can even expand its storage with the MicroSD card slot.

Prices and launch offer from 279 euros for the barebone version

Take advantage of their introductory offer, which has reduced its price to 279 euros for the bareboneinstead of costing 349 euros of its recommended price. You can also choose one already configured with 16 GB of DDR5 5,600 MT/s RAM and a 512 GB SSD for 599 euros instead of the usual 749 euros. We leave you the complete characteristics.

Processor

Processor: Intel® Core™ 3 304.
Cores: 5:
- 4 efficient cores.
- 1 performance core.
Base frequency: 1.4GHz.
Maximum turbo frequency: 4.3GHz.
TDP in balanced mode: 28W.
TDP in silent mode: 15W

Graphics

GPU: Integrated Intel® graphics.

Neural processing unit (NPU)

Memory

Guy: DDR5 SODIMM / CSODIMM.
Memory speed: 5600 MT/s.
Available capacity depending on SKU: 0 / 16 / 32 / 64 GB.
Maximum supported speed: 6400 MT/s.
- The memory is supplied running at 5600 MT/s.
Maximum supported capacity: 64 GB.

Storage

SSD slot: 1 × M.2 2280.
Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4/NVMe.
Available capacities depending on SKU: 0 / 1TB / 2TB.

Storage expansion

Card reader: 1 × TF card.

Refrigeration system

CPU Cooling Material: Phase change material (PCM).
CPU Fan Type: Turbine/blower type fan.
Maximum fan speed: 3500 RPM at 5V.

Wireless connectivity

Wi-Fi: Intel® Wi-Fi 6E (AX211).
Bluetooth: Bluetooth® 5.4.
Wireless module: M.2 2230 E-Key combined Wi-Fi/Bluetooth.
Interface: CNVio.

Ethernet Network

2 × Ethernet 2.5GbE (RJ45).
Controller: Intel I226-V.

video outputs

2 × HDMI 2.0 FRL
1 × USB4
1 × USB-C

Audio outputs

2 × HDMI.
1 × 3.5mm combo jack.

Audio input

1 × 3.5mm combo jack.

I/O ports

Front

2 × USB Type-A
- USB 3.2 Gen 2.
- Up to 10 Gbps.
1 × 3.5mm combo jack for headphones and microphone.
1 × reset hole.
1 × power button.

Rear

1 × USB Type-A
1 × USB4
- Up to 40 Gbps.
- DisplayPort 1.4 in alternative mode.
- PD power input up to 65W.
- PD output up to 15W.
- Located near the power connector.
1 × USB-C
- USB 3.2 Gen 2.
- Up to 10 Gbps.
- DisplayPort 1.4 in alternative mode.
- PD power input up to 65W.
2 × HDMI 2.0
2 × Ethernet 2.5GbE RJ45
- Intel I226-V driver.
1 × DC power input
- 19 V.
- 5.5 × 2.5mm connector.