GEEKOM are back with a deal on a variant of its A8 Mini PC powered by AMD"s Ryzen 9 8945HS, which came out last December with a TDP of just 45W, has a base clock of 4.0 GHz and a Turbo Boost of 5.2 GHz, invoking up to a max TDP of 54W that we reviewed last month.
As a reminder of what you get, below are the specifications for this Mini PC.
| GEEKOM A8 | ||
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| Dimensions | 112.4 mm x 112.4 mm x 37 mm | |
| Weight | 450g | |
| CPU | Ryzen 9 8945HS (Base 4.0GHz, Turbo 5.2GHz 8C, 16T, 16MB Cache) cTDP: 35-54W (Default 45W) | |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon™ 780M Graphics 12 RDNA 3 Graphics Cores 2800MHz 768 shading units / stream processors (12 CUs), 48 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs | |
| NPU | XDNA architecture (Up to 16 NPU TOPS) | |
| Memory | 32GB Dual-channel Crucial DDR5-5600MT/s SODIMM (up to 64GB) | |
| Storage | 1x Acer N5000CN 2TB NVMe M.2 (PCIe Gen 4.0 x4) | |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.2 | |
| Wireless LAN | Wi-Fi 6E | |
| Kensington Lock | No | |
| SD Card reader | Yes (left side) | |
| Adapter | 120W, 6.32A, 19V Power Adapter | |
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| Front I/O Ports | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1 x 3.5mm front stereo headset jack | |
| Rear I/O Ports | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A | |
| Price (MSRP) | $849 (buying links below) | |
GEEKOM has two configurations of the A8, with the only difference being a slightly less-powerful Ryzen 7 CPU with half the storage (1TB). This knocks $150 off the price compared to the $849 Ryzen 9 configuration. In both instances, a Windows 11 Pro license is also pre-loaded.
As I said previously, this appears to be an update on the A7 with the only difference being the newer CPU.
The packaging has changed quite a bit from the A7. Instead of dark colors, now the box is completely white, and the foam cushion has been replaced by a cardboard mould that the A8 sits in, above a small envelope that contains a Thank you card and booklet that has guidance on all of the controls, how to access the A8 to swap out the SSD or memory, and safety information in several European languages. Upon removing the cardboard mould, you can find another cardboard compartment that contains the power lead, HDMI cable, VESA plate, and a bag of screws.
What’s In The Box
- 1 x A8 Mini PC
- 1 x Power Adapter
- 1 x HDMI Cable
- 1 x VESA plate and bag of screws
- 1 x Envelope with booklet and Thank you card
Unlike the A7, the VESA mount option is back with the A8. In short, you have everything you need to get started.
All products sold from GEEKOM receive a 3-year free Warranty from the date you receive the product. If needed, you can RMA or return locally relative to your region (the U.S. has a U.S. warehouse, mainland E.U. has a German warehouse).
The deal is valid until July 28th.
- GEEKOM A8 at GEEKOM U.S. was $849 now $699 ($150 off)
- GEEKOM A8 at GEEKOM U.K. was £899 now £699 (£200 off)
Use coupon code NEOA8OFF when checking out. This flash deal expires on July 28.
Best of all, shipping is quick and free, plus this product qualifies for a free return if there is a quality issue, such as DOA or defect.