# MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX-P495 Buying Guide: 192GB Local AI

> Choose the MS-S1 MAX-P495 when you want a published 192GB PRO 495 configuration with workstation-style cooling and storage expansion. The three power modes are useful for buyers who need to balance sustained performance, noise and energy use.

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