The Minisforum Neptune NH2673 is a gaming PC introduced by Minisforum. It features a 10-core Intel Core i7-12650H processor, up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory, and a 2TB M.2-2280 SSD with PCIe 4.0 interface. The system also has a 2.5-inch bay for additional storage. To ensure high performance in gaming workloads, the NH2673 comes with a sophisticated cooling system with four fans.
One of the main highlights of this PC is its discrete Intel Arc A730M graphics processor, which offers superior performance compared to integrated GPUs. It has 24 Xe cores, 3072 stream processors, and 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. The graphics processor comes on an MXM board, which potentially allows for future upgrades, although Minisforum does not explicitly confirm its upgradeability in their product information.
Specifications:
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7-12650H Processor, 10 Cores/16 Threads (24M Cache, up to 4.7 GHz) |
| GPU | Intel® Arc™ A730M Graphics(GDDR6 6GB) |
| Memory | DDR4 Dual channel (SODIMM Slots×2, up to 64GB) |
| Storage | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe4.0 SSD(up to 2TB) |
| Storage Expansion | 2.5 inch SATA HDD Slot ×2 (SATA 3.0 6.0Gb/s) |
| Wireless Connectivity | M.2 2230 WIFI Support (Wi-Fi6E，BlueTooth5.3) |
| Video Output | ① HDMI2.0 ×2, ② USB-C ×2 |
| Audio Output | HDMI ×2, Headphone Jack ×1 |
| Power | DC 19V(Adapter Included) |
| System | Windows 11 Pro |
| Peripherals Interface | RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port ×1 USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C ×1(Data Only, In Front) USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C ×1(DP Only) USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C ×1(Alt DP and Data) USB3.2 Gen2 Type-A ×1(In Front) USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A ×2(In Back) USB2.0 Type-A ×2 HDMI ×2 Clear CMOS ×1 MIC IN Jack ×1 Headphone Jack ×1 |
Despite being a compact system, the Neptune NH2673 has dimensions that are larger than Minisforum’s typical desktops, but it is still smaller compared to traditional tower PCs. The system offers various connectivity options, including Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, 2.5 GbE port, USB 3.2 Type-C ports, HDMI outputs, USB Type-A ports, and audio connectors.
The pricing for the Neptune NH2673 starts at $649 for the base configuration with 16 GB of memory and a 512GB SSD. The mid-range configuration with 32 GB of DDR4 memory and a 1TB drive costs $709, while the high-end model with 64 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage is priced at $799.
The Minisforum Neptune NH2673 aims to provide an affordable and compact gaming PC solution with a powerful CPU, discrete graphics, and upgradeability options.
