The MINISFORUM Neptune HN2673 is a very particular mini PC because, despite its small size, comes equipped with a dedicated graphic. Normally this type of equipment is limited to using the integrated GPU of the processor, because they do not have enough internal space to house a dedicated graphics card, and because the heat that this would generate could be a problem.
In this case, we find a mini PC that makes the most of space to integrate a fairly powerful cooling system, made up of four fans and a chassis with metal mesh mesh on both sides. This configuration allows to create a really good airflow, and is key to keeping the working temperatures of the MINISFORUM Neptune HN2673 under control despite the limitations imposed by its small size.
At the specification level, the MINISFORUM Neptune HN2673 is configured with a Intel Core i7-12650Hand has a dedicated GPU Intel Arc A730M with 6 GB of graphics memory. The processor has 6 high-performance cores based on the Golden Cove architecture and 4 high-efficiency cores based on the Gracemont architecture. In total it is capable of handling 16 threads.
The Intel Arc A730M is quite powerful despite the thermal limitations of installing it in such a compact computer, and it clearly outperforms any integrated GPU. This makes the MINISFORUM Neptune HN2673 an interesting option for those who need to have a powerful computer both at the CPU and GPU levelbut occupying as little space as possible.
For the rest, the MINISFORUM Neptune HN2673 admits up to 64GB of DDR4 memory dual-channel, has one M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 slot for SSD drives, supports up to two 2.5-inch SATA III drives, comes with integrated network card Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 and has a wide range of connectors:
- 2xHDMI.
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort mode only).
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort and data).
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (data only).
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A.
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A.
- 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A.
- 1 x 3.5mm for audio input.
- 1 x 3.5mm for audio output.
- 1 x 2.5GbE Ethernet.
The price of the model configured with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB SSD is $649. It is not yet available for shipping to Europe, as only the model with Intel Core i9-12900H and integrated GPU is listed.
