Minisforum Released N5 Air-7640 NAS Variant
The new storage device offers a lower entry price point through the inclusion of an AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS processor.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Computers
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Minisforum has introduced the N5 Air-7640 NAS, a new model featuring the Ryzen 5 7640HS processor that replaces the previous Ryzen 7 255 chip. The updated unit aims to reduce the entry cost of the company's storage lineup.
Why it matters
By swapping the processor, Minisforum has successfully lowered the starting price for its network-attached storage units, providing a more accessible option for users needing high-capacity server solutions.
The device provides a total maximum storage capacity of 174 TB through five SATA bays and three M.2 slots. It supports up to 96 GB of DDR5-5600 memory via two SO-DIMM slots.
The players
Minisforum
Minisforum is a computer hardware manufacturer known for designing and producing compact desktop PCs and specialized network-attached storage solutions.
The details
Measuring 199 x 202 x 252 mm and weighing 4 kg, the unit uses a slide-out internal design for hardware access and supports multiple RAID configurations. Networking connectivity includes both 10 Gbps and 5 Gbps ports, alongside expansion options like OCuLink and an internal PCIe x16 slot.
Timeline
Minisforum launched the N5 Air-7640 NAS variant on September 21, 2026.
Configurations are expected to ship to customers in late October 2026.
The Tech Race
This integration follows the industry trend of migrating mobile-optimized processors into desktop-class NAS enclosures to balance performance with heat output. It positions Minisforum to compete against established storage vendors by utilizing consumer-grade performance hardware for enterprise-lite functionality.
Users can access a more budget-friendly entry point into high-capacity storage, with the barebones unit priced at $495 and the 16 GB RAM version at $679. This allows for flexible build-outs using various drive configurations up to 30 TB per bay.
The takeaway
The transition to the Ryzen 5 7640HS highlights the increasing viability of using mobile-grade silicon to power compact storage servers. Buyers should verify their specific storage drive compatibility to ensure they maximize the 174 TB theoretical capacity limit.
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