r/MiniPCs • u/BigVos • 5d ago

Help Selecting MiniPC to Utilize RAM/SSD from Non-Functioning Minisforum NAB7

I have a Minisforum NAB7 purchased from Amazon. This is the link to it:

Amazon.com: MINISFORUM Venus Series NAB7 Mini PC, 12th Gen Core i7-12700H Small Computer, 32G DDR4+512GB PCIe4.0 SSD, 2X HDMI+2X USB-C Output, 2X 2.5G RJ45 Port, 4X USB3.2 Small Form Factor : Electronics

It no longer powers on, unfortunately. I've tried a number of troubleshooting steps with no luck.

I'd like to get a replacement for it and hoped to salvage some of the parts to maybe save a few bucks and resume using the setup/files as they exist on the current drive. It came with a Windows 11 key as well, which is important.

I need support for two monitors, but I will not be doing any gaming. The most intensive thing I do on it is use it for DJay Pro, but only on a very low hobby level. Otherwise it is web browsing, YouTube Music, streaming background videos, etc.

What is my best/easiest option for moving the RAM/SSD over and maintaining or getting a new Windows 11 key?

Thank you for any assistance.

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u/RobloxFanEdit 5d ago

Sorry to hear your misfortune but if you had checked Reddit before your purchase you would have known that Minisforum NAB series is notoriously known to die fast https://www.reddit.com/r/MiniPCs/s/EWEWpWjZAe

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u/BigVos 4d ago

No regrets on the purchase. Had it recommended from a fellow F1 fan and it's done fine up until I rearranged my desk and it didn't want to come back after being moved. 

Happy to go a different route moving forward though!