Minisforum shows new AI NAS systems and Intel mini PCs at Computex 2026

Minisforum used Computex 2026 to show a wide range of compact systems, including a powerful AMD Strix Halo based NAS, a fanless Intel Wildcat Lake all flash NAS, and several new Intel Core Ultra and Core Series 3 mini PCs. The lineup shows how the company is moving beyond simple small form factor desktops and into local AI, high speed storage, and home server hardware.

The biggest product is the Minisforum N5 Max, a flagship NAS built around AMD’s Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 processor. This system is aimed at people who want a compact storage server that can also handle local AI workloads. It supports up to 64GB of unified LPDDR5X 8533 memory and combines five hard drive bays with five SSD options for a total storage capacity of up to 200TB.

That makes the N5 Max more than a normal home NAS. Minisforum is positioning it as an AI Agent NAS that can run local AI models, semantic search, smart photo albums, smart tags, indexing, and search features without depending entirely on cloud services.

The storage layout is one of the most impressive parts of the N5 Max. Its five HDD bays support up to 32TB drives each, allowing up to 160TB from hard drives alone. The SSD side includes multiple M.2 slots, including Gen4 options, giving the system room for fast cache drives, application storage, or all flash workloads. Networking is also strong, with two 10GbE LAN ports, while USB4v2 gives it up to 80Gbps connectivity.

Minisforum also showed the All Flash S5, a smaller NAS based on Intel Core Series 3 processors. This model uses a fanless all aluminum chassis that works as the main heatsink. It supports five M.2 Gen4x1 SSD slots for up to 40TB of storage. It also includes 10GbE and 2.5GbE LAN, dual USB4 Type C ports, HDMI 2.1, Wi Fi 7 support through an M.2 slot, and dual USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A ports.

The fanless design makes the All Flash S5 interesting for people who want a quiet home server, media library, backup box, or compact office NAS. It will not match the N5 Max for raw power or capacity, but it could be a cleaner choice for users who want silent SSD based storage.

On the mini PC side, Minisforum introduced the M2 Pro with Intel Panther Lake chips. It can be configured up to a Core Ultra X9 388H, supports LPDDR5X 8533 memory up to 32GB, includes triple M.2 slots, and is rated up to 135W. Minisforum says the system can deliver up to 180 TOPS of AI computing power, helped by Intel’s Xe3 GPU and next generation NPU.

The standard Minisforum M2 is a more mainstream Panther Lake mini PC. It uses an Intel Core Ultra 7 356H with 16 cores, Intel graphics with four Xe3 cores, dual DDR5 SO DIMM slots, dual M.2 slots, dual 2.5GbE LAN, Wi Fi 7, and USB4 Type C. It is rated up to 120W, putting it below the M2 Pro but still strong enough for a compact desktop, workstation, or light creator system.

The smallest system shown is the M2 Air 304, based on Intel Wildcat Lake. It has one DDR5 SO DIMM slot with support for up to 6400 MT/s memory, one M.2 slot, Wi Fi 6, dual 2.5GbE LAN, and three USB ports, including USB4 Type C. With a 65W power configuration, it is clearly aimed at users who want a small, efficient PC rather than maximum performance.

Minisforum’s Computex lineup shows how quickly mini PCs and NAS systems are changing. These devices are no longer just basic office boxes or simple storage appliances. They now include high speed networking, local AI features, large storage support, and modern processors from AMD and Intel.

The N5 Max is the standout for power users because it combines huge storage capacity with AMD’s Strix Halo platform and local AI features. The All Flash S5 is the quieter and more efficient option for SSD based storage. The M2 Pro, M2, and M2 Air 304 give Minisforum a broad Intel mini PC lineup across performance levels.

For buyers, the message is clear. Minisforum wants to cover everything from silent home NAS setups to AI capable desktop replacements. Pricing and availability will decide how attractive these systems become, but the hardware shown at Computex suggests the company is no longer playing only in the budget mini PC space.