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Minisforum Venus UM790 Pro

Ranked #9 in Mini PCs

287 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Ranked sixth as PC Gamer's best budget gaming mini PC and one of the cheapest routes to real gaming performance. Strong value where it counts, and the machine the findings repeatedly point buyers toward instead of the traps.

Consolidated from 12 cited sources across 10 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

10 positive sources
1 mixed source
1 unconvinced source

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Flagged as a product to avoid

2 of 10 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

2023 hardware still marketed as current, but it is a superseded platform and the brand’s support sentiment is split, making it a trap for long-term ownership.
Flagged 19 October 2026

2023 hardware still marketed as current, but it is a superseded platform and the brand’s support sentiment is split, making it a trap for long-term ownership.
Flagged 19 October 2026
GPU performance is modest and the price rivals higher-end models without matching power.
Flagged 28 July 2026

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Pros & cons

✓ PC Gamer's best budget gaming mini PC
✓ One of the most affordable options to meet PC Gamer's gaming threshold
✓ Real gaming performance for very little money
✓ Still headlines dedicated roundups of Minisforum's small-size, big-performance machines
✓ Long-running mainstream anchor of Minisforum's gaming lineup

✗ The 7940HS design has been matched by cheaper newer machines from Geekom and GMKtec
✗ Community sentiment has cooled, with some buyers advising others to avoid the brand
✗ Older platform compared to newer picks
✗ Superseded platform
✗ Support sentiment split

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 5 articles, 6 video reviews and 1 community source

10 positive sources

Starry Hope Starry Hope · reviewer · May 2023

The MINISFORUM Venus Series UM790 Pro is a compact mini PC built on AMD’s Ryzen 9 7940HS, an 8-core, 16-thread chip that boosts to 5.2 GHz, with Radeon 780M graphics. It takes up to 64GB of DDR5 and two PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSDs, and Minisforum also sells it as a barebones kit for buyers who bring their own RAM and storage. Connectivity covers dual USB4, dual HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.2 in an aluminum case. Reviewers measured desktop-class CPU performance at low power; the limit, as with any integrated GPU, is high-end gaming.

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TORR3NT's Tech TORR3NT's Tech · 50.8K subscribers · Jun 2025

turn this into a killer living room gaming and emulation setup.

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The Isaac Standard Isaac · reviewer · Jul 2026

The Minisforum Venus UM790 Pro packs serious AMD Ryzen 9 power into a tiny chassis, making it a compelling choice for light gaming and productivity. But its thermal performance, fan noise under load, and lack of USB4 hold it back from being a no-brainer. Only buy if you need desktop-class performance in a truly compact footprint.

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Things Very Good Things Very Good · 2K subscribers · Feb 2026

I also show how well it handles multiple tasks at the same time. Even while running demanding applications it still had plenty of RAM available, which has honestly been one of the most impressive parts of owning this mini PC. I originally chose the UM790 Pro because I wanted a compact computer that could run Linux, handle heavier workloads, and give me plenty of memory without spending a fortune. So far it has delivered exactly what I hoped it would.

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PC Gamer Article · Aug 2024

All in all, then, a lovely little piece of engineering. If you're looking for an inexpensive yet performant mini PC with a corking iGPU, it's our best budget pick. Click through to our Minisforum Venus UM790 Pro review to see all the benchmark and performance details.

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Things Very Good Things Very Good · 2K subscribers · Jan 2026

Definitely impressive.

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TechRadar Article · Jun 2023

When we reviewed the UM790 Pro, this mini PC showed us that it can go well beyond gaming. It tops our list for anyone who needs to edit videos too. The specs are respectable, with an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor, integrated Radeon 780M graphics, and 64GB RAM.

Read M Mini PC Tech Mini PC Tech · 1.2K subscribers · Mar 2024

Welcome to our in-depth review of the Minisforum Venus Series UM790 Pro mini PC! Join us as we dive into the exceptional performance, sleek design, and advanced features of this powerhouse device. Discover why the UM790 Pro is the ultimate choice for enthusiasts and professionals alike. Don't miss out on this comprehensive analysis before making your next tech investment!

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TechRadar Article · Feb 2026

One of the best mini PCs for creators and developers is on sale right now

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Shake Adventures Shake Adventures · 33 subscribers · Oct 2025

So front my dawang USB ports headphone jack at power button my LED ring back my HDMI ports USBC Ethernet at display portang connector multiple monitors box power adapter mounting bracket HDMI cable at user manuals UM790 Pro I AMD Ryzen 97940HS 8 cores 16 threads heavy multitasking or editing smooth my integrated Radeon 780m GPU modern games so 180p medium to high upgrade DDR5 RAM at the terab PCIe Eat. SSD legit p work at play. Cooling system solid smart fan load. Perfect

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1 mixed source

M r/MiniPCs u/Minimum_Tie3513 · owner

I have had negative experiences with it.

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1 unconvinced source

E Electronics Repair School Electronics Repair School · 498K subscribers · Jan 2026

If you have this machine now, you know what uh can go wrong. Mostly the capacitors

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #9 of 16 on our mini PCs tier list, in D tier. That placement draws on 12 cited sources across 10 outlets.

1 of the 12 sources with a clear view is critical of it: Electronics Repair School. The 7940HS design has been matched by cheaper newer machines from Geekom and GMKtec. Community sentiment has cooled, with some buyers advising others to avoid the brand. Older platform compared to newer picks. Superseded platform. Support sentiment split.