Minisforum Debuts AtomMan G1 Pro at 1428$, Packing Ryzen 9 8945HX and GeForce RTX 5060 Into a 3.8L Mini PC
Minisforum has launched a new compact gaming and creator focused Mini PC called the AtomMan G1 Pro, positioning it as a portable, desk friendly performance box that visually echoes the PlayStation 5 silhouette while delivering a far more traditional PC performance stack. The headline is the CPU and GPU pairing inside a 3.8L chassis, combining AMD’s Zen 4 based Ryzen 9 8945HX with a desktop class GeForce RTX 5060, and a power profile that Minisforum claims can push the system hard without forcing users into the typical Mini PC compromise cycle.
At the core, the Ryzen 9 8945HX brings a 16 core and 32 thread configuration, aimed at heavy multitasking, rendering, and sustained productivity loads. Minisforum pairs that with a GeForce RTX 5060 desktop GPU configured for up to 145W, which is a key detail because GPU power limits are often where compact systems quietly lose their edge. If the RTX 5060 can actually maintain that power envelope under sustained load, the AtomMan G1 Pro lands closer to compact desktop territory than the typical small form factor device that looks powerful on paper but throttles when the heat and power delivery become the bottleneck.
Minisforum is leaning into performance profiles, advertising up to 245W combined CPU plus GPU power in what it calls Beast Mode. Two additional modes aim to align performance to use case, with Gaming Mode capped at 225W and Office Mode capped at 205W. This kind of preset approach is practical for real users because it gives an immediate knob to tune acoustics and thermals without manual tuning. For gamers, it also suggests a more consistent experience across titles, especially if the cooling solution can prevent the system from oscillating between short bursts of boost and throttled dips.
Thermals are the other pillar of the pitch. Minisforum says the AtomMan G1 Pro uses its third generation Glacier Cooling system designed to handle up to 300W of thermal load, built around 5 copper heat pipes, silent fans rated up to 3600 RPM, and a dual sided exhaust layout. In a chassis this small, effective heat evacuation is what separates a premium Mini PC from an expensive hot box. If this cooler performs as advertised, it could make the G1 Pro a strong option for creators doing long sessions of encoding and compiling, not just gamers chasing short benchmarks.
For I O, the front panel includes USB C, USB A, and an audio jack, keeping daily plug and play simple. The rear I O expands that with additional USB Type A and USB Type C, plus multiple display outputs via HDMI and DisplayPort, and a 5G LAN port for high stability networking. For a creator box, multiple display outputs are a real value add, and for a living room or compact desk setup, it helps the G1 Pro act like a true hub rather than a single monitor device.
Minisforum is shipping the AtomMan G1 Pro in a single configuration with 32GB of memory and a 1TB SSD. That baseline is strong for out of the box usability, but the important part is expandability. The company says memory can be upgraded to 96GB using SO DIMM modules, and storage can scale up to 8TB using 2 NVMe SSDs at 4TB each. In a year where component pricing and availability remain volatile, having upgrade headroom can be a strategic advantage, letting buyers start with a workable configuration and expand when pricing becomes favorable.
Pricing is set at 9889 Yuan, or 1428$, and the device is currently listed as available via JD according to the launch information. At this price tier, the market conversation becomes straightforward: this is not trying to undercut mainstream towers. It is selling density, power delivery, and a simplified footprint for users who want desktop class gaming and creator performance without building a full rig.
If you were shopping for a compact gaming setup in 2026, would you pick a 3.8L Mini PC like the AtomMan G1 Pro, or would you still rather build a small ITX system for better long term upgrade flexibility?
