About MINISFORUM

  • What is MINISFORUM?

    MINISFORUM was founded in 2018 by a group of computer engineers who are passionate about advanced technology and design. The Chinese name “Mingfan” is a brand that focuses on microcomputers and related accessories. It is primarily aimed at users who are looking for high performance, portability, and personalized customization.

  • What is the idea behind MINISFORUM?

    The brand name “MINISFORUM” combines the two elements "mini" and “forum.” “Mini” emphasizes the small, portable, and powerful characteristics of the product, while “forum” reflects the brand's commitment to creating a platform for technical exchange and sharing. This encourages users to participate in the design and improvement of products and to jointly promote the development of microcomputer technology.


    MINISFORUM is committed to providing users with an efficient, flexible, and easily customizable microcomputer experience by offering a variety of solutions to meet the needs of different users in office, entertainment, gaming, professional work, and other scenarios.

MINISFORUM's Products

  • Brands

    Main Brand:

    MINISFORUM (Covers a wide range of product types)

    Sub-brands:

    Atomman (Premium Discovery Series)

    Kodlix (Cost-effective product)

  • Product Category

    MINISFORUM currently includes the following product categories, which can be adjusted according to market demand and technological development:

    Mini PC Series

    Personal Entertainment Mini PC: Suitable for home entertainment, media centers, etc., compact and easy to place.

    Business Office Mini PC: Suitable for office work such as document processing, presentations, etc.

    Gaming Mini PC: With powerful graphics processing performance, suitable for gaming/programming

    Mini Workstation Series

    Designed for professional users such as engineers, designers, and editors, offering powerful data processing and analysis capabilities.

    Mini Server Series

    Home/Small Business Mini Server: For storing and sharing files and for simple web services.

    Data Center Mini Server: Suitable for data center environments and offers high-density computing power.

    Tablet Series

    A multifunctional product that integrates tablets, laptops, and portable displays to meet a variety of needs such as programming development, AAA games, graphic design, video editing, and more.

    Accessories Series

    Includes cases, motherboards, portable displays, docking stations, power supplies, and other accessories and peripheral products to meet users' needs when assembling and expanding devices.

  • What is included in a "Barebone" ?

    Barebone system does not include RAM and SSD, so it does not come with any operating system installed.

    Customers will need to add their own components and install the OS themselves.

  • Is Windows pre-installed on this PC?

    Except for the Barebone versions, all editions come with Windows 11 pre-installed.

    The Barebone versions do not include RAM or SSD; therefore Windows 11 is not pre-installed.

  • How do I install Windows on the Barebone version?

    The barebone version does not include a Windows license or product key.

    You will need to purchase a Windows license directly from Microsoft and download the official Windows installation media. Then, create a bootable USB drive and install Windows on your barebone device.

    After installation, activate Windows using the product key or digital license you purchased from Microsoft.

    Note: Windows activation and the Windows license are not included with the barebone version.

Account Support

  • Delete account

    If you wish to deactivate your account and no longer receive messages from MINISFORUM, please contact customer service at refurbished@minisforum.com. Once the account information has been verified, we can process the request to deactivate the account.

  • View order history

    You can easily view an overview of all your previous orders in the order history section of your account, along with related information, including the order number, order date, order total, and shipping status.

  • Unable to log in

    Go back to the login page and select “Forgot Password” to reset it. If you are still unable to log in, please contact customer service to resolve the issue.

Problems with the newsletter

  • How can I unsubscribe from the newsletter?

    Just scroll to the bottom of one of our newsletter emails and click on “Unsubscribe.” Of course, you can subscribe again at any time!

  • I am not receiving the newsletter. What can I do?

    Please check your spam folder. Unfortunately, our emails sometimes end up there. If you cannot find it there either, please send us an email and we will manually add you again.

  • Where can I sign up for the newsletter?

    Thank you for wanting to stay updated with MINISFORUM! Please scroll down on the homepage, and you’ll find the subscribe button.

Product Problems

  • Is Windows preinstalled on the PC?

    With the exception of the barebones version, Windows 11 is preinstalled on all versions. The barebones version does not include RAM or an SSD; therefore, Windows 11 is not preinstalled.

  • How do I install Windows OS for the barebone version?

    The barebone version does not include a Windows license or product key.

    You will need to purchase a Windows license directly from Microsoft and download the official Windows installation media. Then, create a bootable USB drive and install Windows on your barebone device.

    After installation, activate Windows using the product key or digital license you purchased from Microsoft.

    Note: Windows activation and the Windows license are not included with the barebone version.

  • Note on (RAM) memory

    If you buy 8 GB of RAM, it is a 1X8 GB stick; if you buy 16 GB of RAM, it is a 2x8 GB stick, and so on.

Shipping Problems

  • Do I have to pay shipping costs?

    Shipping costs depend on your delivery address. You can view the details of the shipping costs on the checkout page.

  • How long do I have to wait for my orders to be shipped?

    Orders are typically shipped directly from the warehouse within 1 to 2 days. You can track your order on the "Order Status" page. If you have any questions, please contact us at refurbished@minisforum.com.
    (Please note: The above policies do not apply to hot-selling and pre-ordered products.)

  • Do I have to pay customs duties or taxes on my orders?

    If your delivery address is in a non-EU country, you are responsible for customs duties.

  • How can I track my paid order?

    There are three ways to track your Express Checkout order.
    1. Track your order in your Personal Center. Please be assured that the tracking information will be clearly displayed in your Personal Center after your PayPal account has been linked to your MINISFORUM account.
    2. Click on the “Order Status” button to track your package. Please be assured that the email with the tracking information will be sent shortly after your order number and MINISFORUM account have been submitted.
    3. For more options, please see our Shipping Policy.

Returns and exchanges

  • What should I do if I have a question after receiving an order?

    You can submit a form below directly.

  • How are DOA issues handled?

    Please let us know within 24 hours of receiving the product. Our customer service team will process your return as quickly as possible.
    For DOA devices, we will cover the shipping costs for returning the device.

  • Where should the return be made? Who bears the shipping costs?

    Please contact our customer service department for returns and exchanges. Our customer service department will assign you a return warehouse based on the condition of your items.
    Please note that, except in cases of DOA, we do not cover the cost of shipping the package.

Refunds

  • Do I have to pay a processing fee if I purchase a product thaat does not meet my expectations?

    If you are not satisfied with your purchase within 30 days, you may return it for a refund of the purchase price, provided that the product is in good condition, the packaging is intact, and it does not affect resale. Upon receipt of the replacement item in your order, we will arrange for a replacement or refund (excluding shipping costs) as requested. For more details, please refer to our refund policy.

  • Do I have to pay a processing fee if I cancel an order before the product is shipped?

    1) Orders can be canceled before the product is shipped or manufactured. However, a 2% processing fee will be deducted for the platform.

    2) Customers cannot cancel the order if the product has already been shipped, unless the customer bears all costs for returning the package and a fee of 2% of the goods for the platform transfer.

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