---
product_id: 624348981
title: "MINISFORUM MS-03 Mini PC Barebone with Intel Core Ultra 5 336H"
brand: "minisforum"
price: "C$92547"
currency: NIO
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Minisforum"
url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/624348981-minisforum-ms-03-mini-pc-barebone-with-intel-core-ultra
store_origin: NI
region: Nicaragua
---

# 12-core Intel Core Ultra 5 336H up to 4.6 GHz Dual 10G SFP+ + 10G & 2.5G RJ45 ports Supports up to 128GB DDR5 7200 RAM MINISFORUM MS-03 Mini PC Barebone with Intel Core Ultra 5 336H

**Brand:** minisforum
**Price:** C$92547
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Compact AI beast built for pros who refuse to compromise.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MINISFORUM MS-03 Mini PC Barebone with Intel Core Ultra 5 336H by minisforum
- **How much does it cost?** C$92547 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/624348981-minisforum-ms-03-mini-pc-barebone-with-intel-core-ultra)

## Best For

- minisforum enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted minisforum brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Blazing-Fast Networking:** Dual 10G SFP+ fiber ports plus 10G & 2.5G RJ45 for ultra-low latency edge computing and NAS setups.
- • **Powerhouse Local AI Performance:** 12 cores & 12 threads turbocharged at 4.6 GHz for seamless AI inference and multitasking.
- • **Enterprise-Grade Remote Management:** Intel vPro enabled for effortless remote diagnostics and IT control across distributed teams.
- • **Advanced Cooling for Sustained Power:** Dual heat pipes, turbo fan, and phase-change materials keep performance rock-solid under heavy workloads.
- • **Massive Memory & Storage Flexibility:** Up to 128GB DDR5 RAM with triple M.2 SSD slots plus U.2 support for ultimate data handling.

## Overview

The MINISFORUM MS-03 Mini PC Barebone is a compact yet powerful local AI edge workstation featuring a 12-core Intel Core Ultra 5 336H processor with up to 4.6 GHz turbo speed. It supports up to 128GB of DDR5 7200 memory and offers triple M.2 SSD slots plus U.2 enterprise SSD compatibility for extensive storage options. Designed for professional and enterprise use, it includes Intel vPro for remote management and multiple high-speed networking ports including dual 10G SFP+ fiber connections. Its advanced cooling system ensures stable performance during intensive AI inference, rendering, and multitasking workloads, making it ideal for developers, AI professionals, and distributed IT environments.

## Description

MINISFORUM MS-03 Local AI Edge Workstation is designed for professionals, developers, and enterprise users who need powerful local computing, AI deployment, and flexible expansion capabilities. Powered by the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H processor with 12 cores, 12 threads, and up to 4.6 GHz turbo frequency, MS-03 delivers efficient performance for local AI inference, software development, rendering, content creation, and intensive multitasking.Built for private AI applications, MS-03 has been tested with AI models including Qwen 35B, Gemma 26B, and GPT-OSS 20B, supporting local AI assistants, private knowledge bases, and on-device inference workflows. By keeping models and data within your own environment, MS-03 provides a practical solution for applications where local data processing and privacy are important.For demanding AI workloads and professional applications, MS-03 supports up to 128GB DDR5 7200 memory, providing sufficient capacity for large model loading, long-context processing, and complex multitasking. The workstation features three M.2 SSD slots, including two PCIe 5.0 slots and one PCIe 4.0 slot, allowing users to organize the operating system, AI models, and datasets separately. With U.2 enterprise SSD support through an adapter, MS-03 offers additional storage flexibility for large model files, vector databases, and high-frequency data access.Designed for enterprise and edge computing environments, selected MS-03 configurations support Intel vPro technology for remote maintenance, diagnostics, and recovery. It is suitable for distributed deployments in retail locations, branch offices, laboratories, and remote workplaces where centralized IT management is required.MS-03 provides advanced connectivity options for professional networking scenarios. Equipped with dual 10G SFP+ optical ports, 10G RJ45, and 2.5G RJ45, it supports high-speed data transfer for edge computing, high-speed NAS, routing, and local data processing applications. The PCIe x16 physical slot supports low-profile expansion cards, while dual USB4 ports enable high-speed peripherals, docking stations, and additional expansion options.To maintain stable performance during extended workloads, MS-03 features a thermal design with dual heatpipes, a blower-style fan, and phase-change thermal material. This cooling system helps manage heat during continuous AI inference, edge services, knowledge base operations, and other data-intensive professional workloads, delivering reliable performance in a compact workstation form factor.

Review: Great specs/performance for the price! - I got this set up yesterday (12th Gen i9, no RAM, OS, SSD). Be prepared to remove a few screws to access the m.2 slots and RAM slots. You will need a minimum of a #0 Philips head screw driver. There are 8 screws to remove the case, 3 screws to remove the m.2 shield, and 3 screws to remove the fan over the memory slots (opposite side of the m.2 slots. With that said, so far this is great. I tweaked the fan curve (mostly added 10 degrees to each option) to keep the fan noise a bit lower, and seems to work great. Idles in the upper 30's to mid 40's, under normal use, 40's to mid 50's. I haven't pushed it too hard yet, and am debating on if I need to install my Nvidia Quadro P620 (I am not a gamer). I mostly use this for work and some minor video editing/transcoding. Be prepared with a USB NIC or something that Windows will recognize when you install (if you need network) as at least my Win 11 ISO (23H2) did not recognize any of the NICs. Finding Drivers was a bit of a pain, but they are on the MinisForum website, just not front and center. Lastly, the case is plastic. Not necessarily a bad thing, but worth noting. It does seem solid.
Review: Didn't last 12 months. (update - Excellent 'out of warranty' support) - --- July 2026 - update --- Minisforum, provided excellent support and stood behind their product while focusing on my needs (the customer). Based on my experience with the Minisforum support process and support personal, I would definitely buy from them again. I had intially contacted support (via desertcart links), hoping they could provide some guidance on how to repair the unit. After a few emails, they instructed me to send the unit to their repair center in California, about two weeks later, my repaired workstation was shipped back to me. Although my workstation failed within the 12 month warranty period, I didn't contact them till after the warranty expired, however the company still supported me and repaired the workstation. --- initial review --- Purchased this unit to install OPNsense to have more control over my home network, the unit worked fine for 12 months, then it just wouldn't power on. Power supply Led flashes when the unit is connected, indicating (per online forums) that a short exists within the unit, swapped out the power supply but unit would not power on. Very disappointed with the life of this unit, this power issue seems to be a common fault (design) with these units. A quick search online indicates this is very common. It was great when it. worked, now it's a paperweight.

## Features

- 【Local AI Workstation Performance】Powered by the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H processor (12 cores/12 threads, up to 4.6 GHz), the MS-03 is designed for local AI inference, software development, rendering, and demanding multitasking. Tested with AI models such as Qwen 35B, Gemma 26B, and GPT-OSS 20B, the device supports private AI assistants, knowledge base building, and local inference workflows.
- 【Large Memory & Flexible Memory Expansion】Supports up to 128 GB of DDR5 7200 memory for loading large models, long-context processing, and parallel multitasking applications. Three M.2 SSD slots (2 x PCIe 5.0 + 1 x PCIe 4.0) enable separate management of the system, AI models, and datasets, while support for U.2 enterprise SSDs via an adapter provides additional capacity for data-intensive read operations.
- 【Ready for Enterprise Remote Management】Select MS-03 configurations support Intel vPro technology for remote maintenance, diagnostics, and recovery. Designed for distributed deployments in branch offices, offices, labs, and remote workstations where centralized IT management is required.
- 【High-Speed ​​Networking & Expandability】Equipped with two 10G SFP+ fiber ports, one 10G RJ45 port, and one 2.5G RJ45 port, the MS-03 supports high-speed networking environments for edge computing, NAS, routing, and data processing applications. The physical PCIe x16 slot and two USB4 ports offer flexible expansion options for professional workflows.
- 【Efficient Cooling for Sustained Workloads】With dual heat pipes, a turbo fan design, and phase-change thermal material, the MS-03 supports stable performance during extended AI inference tasks, edge services, and data-intensive applications. Its compact workstation design ensures reliable operation even under demanding, continuous workloads.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0HBWSQQ4R |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,118 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #136 in Mini Computers |
| Brand | MINISFORUM |
| Built-In Media | Mouse |
| CPU Model | Intel Core Ultra 5 |
| CPU Model Number | Intel Core Ultra 5 336H |
| CPU Model Speed Maximum | 4.6 GHz |
| CPU Speed | 1.5 GHz |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 163 Reviews |
| Graphics Card Description | Integrated |
| Graphics Card Interface | Integrated |
| Graphics Description | Integrated |
| Graphics Ram Type | GDDR5 |
| Hard Disk Description | SSD |
| Hard Disk Interface | PCIE x 4 |
| Human-Interface Input | Buttons |
| Manufacturer | Micro Computer (HK) Tech Limited |
| Model Name | DeskMini |
| Model Number | DeskMini |
| Operating System | Support OS |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Series | Intel Core Ultra 5 |
| Processor Socket | Socket F |
| Processor Speed | 1.5 GHz |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR5 |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 64 GB |
| Specific Uses For Product | Business |
| Video Processor | Intel |
| Warranty Description | 2 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MINISFORUM
- **CPU Model:** Intel Core i5
- **CPU Speed:** 4.5 GHz
- **Cache Size:** 18 MB
- **Graphics Card Description:** Integrated
- **Graphics Coprocessor:** Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- **Model Name:** MiniDesk
- **Operating System:** OS
- **Personal computer design type:** Barebone
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Business, Education, Video Editing

## Images

![MINISFORUM MS-03 Mini PC Barebone with Intel Core Ultra 5 336H - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KhNHTHeOL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great specs/performance for the price!
*by S***W on September 5, 2025*

I got this set up yesterday (12th Gen i9, no RAM, OS, SSD). Be prepared to remove a few screws to access the m.2 slots and RAM slots. You will need a minimum of a #0 Philips head screw driver. There are 8 screws to remove the case, 3 screws to remove the m.2 shield, and 3 screws to remove the fan over the memory slots (opposite side of the m.2 slots. With that said, so far this is great. I tweaked the fan curve (mostly added 10 degrees to each option) to keep the fan noise a bit lower, and seems to work great. Idles in the upper 30's to mid 40's, under normal use, 40's to mid 50's. I haven't pushed it too hard yet, and am debating on if I need to install my Nvidia Quadro P620 (I am not a gamer). I mostly use this for work and some minor video editing/transcoding. Be prepared with a USB NIC or something that Windows will recognize when you install (if you need network) as at least my Win 11 ISO (23H2) did not recognize any of the NICs. Finding Drivers was a bit of a pain, but they are on the MinisForum website, just not front and center. Lastly, the case is plastic. Not necessarily a bad thing, but worth noting. It does seem solid.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Didn't last 12 months. (update - Excellent 'out of warranty' support)
*by S***Y on June 10, 2026*

--- July 2026 - update --- Minisforum, provided excellent support and stood behind their product while focusing on my needs (the customer). Based on my experience with the Minisforum support process and support personal, I would definitely buy from them again. I had intially contacted support (via Amazon links), hoping they could provide some guidance on how to repair the unit. After a few emails, they instructed me to send the unit to their repair center in California, about two weeks later, my repaired workstation was shipped back to me. Although my workstation failed within the 12 month warranty period, I didn't contact them till after the warranty expired, however the company still supported me and repaired the workstation. --- initial review --- Purchased this unit to install OPNsense to have more control over my home network, the unit worked fine for 12 months, then it just wouldn't power on. Power supply Led flashes when the unit is connected, indicating (per online forums) that a short exists within the unit, swapped out the power supply but unit would not power on. Very disappointed with the life of this unit, this power issue seems to be a common fault (design) with these units. A quick search online indicates this is very common. It was great when it. worked, now it's a paperweight.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing mini PC with maxi characteristics
*by R***E on January 9, 2025*

I am a Mac person through and through but have a few workloads that don’t work well in Parallels, so I started looking for a minimalistic approach that didn’t require me to buy an expensive laptop or bulky desktop. I found great articles about the Minisforum MS-01 and was impressed with its upgradable design, size, and performance characteristics. I bought the largest model and got a 4Tb NMVe SSD and a Yeston RTX 3050 low-profile GPU as upgrades. The PC was super easy to set up. I first cloned the 1Tb SSD to the 4Tb SSD and installed it without any problem by removing just 3 screws. The video card was even easier to install as it required a single screw to be removed. I connected the PC to my 10Gbps network using an SFP+ fiber adapter and was off to the races. The boot time was super fast and after a few obligatory Windows installation steps, I was up and running, connected to the internet, and had a great 4K image. I was glad to see it came with a Windows 11 Pro license and absolutely zero apps; just the necessary drivers. The forums mentioned that upgrading the BIOS was important and that was easy too, although that entire process was much better explained on the forums than in the Minisforum documentation. It took just 5 minutes in the end and allowed me to see a lot of interesting features in the BIOS as well. Now that I’ve run the system for a week, I’m so impressed. It’s unbelievable how powerful this minuscule PC is and how easy it was to expand. It’s not as quiet as my Mac Studio Pro, but it’s totally fine from a noise perspective. I highly recommend the Minisforum MS-01.

## Frequently Bought Together

- MINISFORUM MS-01 Mini PC Barebone with Intel Core i9-12900H,vPro Enterprise Support,2x10Gbps SFP+LAN/2x2.5G RJ45/2xUSB4/HDMI/16xPCIe 4.0/M.2 NVMe SSD/U.2 NVMe SSD,Mini Computer(No OS/RAM/SSD)
- Crucial 96GB DDR5 RAM, 5600MHz (or 5200MHz or 4800MHz) Laptop Memory Kit, SODIMM 262-Pin, Compatible with 13th Gen Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 6000 - CT2K48G56C46S5
- Samsung 990 PRO SSD NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4, M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Hard Drive, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 7,450 MB/s for High End Computing, Gaming, and Heavy Duty Workstations, MZ-V9P2T0B/AM

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ni/products/624348981-minisforum-ms-03-mini-pc-barebone-with-intel-core-ultra](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/624348981-minisforum-ms-03-mini-pc-barebone-with-intel-core-ultra)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Nicaragua*
*Store origin: NI*
*Last updated: 2026-08-24*