If you think the bigger the PC the more power - and thus, conversely, the smaller, the less power - you're in for a pleasant surprise. GEEKOM mini PCs may be seriously tiny - most around 112.4mm wide x 112.4mm deep x 37mm tall, weighing 450g - but they're definitely not slouches in any way. iTWire has been trying out a GEEKOM A8 for ourselves and this little machine is a beast. It includes an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor including neural processor, an AMD Radeon 780M graphics card, 32GB of dual-channel DDR5 5600MT/s RAM, a 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, supports a massive four displays and up to 8K, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, 3.5mm front stereo headphone jack, 2x front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A sockets, 2x rear USB Type A sockets (one USB 2.0 and one USB 3.2 Gen 2), and 2x rear USB-C sockets (one USB 3.2 Gen 2 and one USB 4 Gen 3), has dedicated cooling technology, an SD card slot, VESA mount options, and ships with Windows 11. Note a Ryzen 7 model exists also, and you can increase RAM to 64GB and SSD to 2TB.
That's a mouthful, but the point is this thing really is tiny - you could easily put it on your desk, but just as easily attach it behind your monitor or TV, or under the desk, and have it completely out of the way - and it's also high-powered. Make no mistake, these mini PCs are true powerhouses that can support productivity, software development, gaming, creative work, and AI applications too.
iTWire will provide a full review of the GEEKOM A8 later this week with much more detail, but suffice it to say for now it is a truly impressive little performer. And, for the month of July, GEEKOM is giving great deals on two of the most popular machines in its range.
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For its 21st birthday, GEEKOM has these great deals on its two most popular Mini PC options, as well as other special discounts for iTWire readers:
GEEKOM A5 Mini PC - Take $150 off for GEEKOM Mini PC, prices beat Prime Day!
The GEEKOM A5 Mini PC is already down from $1000 to $739, and between July 1st to 21st 2024 you can claim an extra $100 off for GEEKOM's 21st anniversary. What's more, you can get a further $50 off using the special code ITWIREA5 at checkout. That's a crazy $150 off, taking the total price down to $589.
And that $589 gets you a lot of computer:
- AMD Ryzen 7 5800H CPU
- Radeon Vega 8 graphics
- 32GB dual-channel DDR4-3200 RAM, expandable to 64GB
- 512GB PCIe Gen3 x 4 NVMe/SATA SSD, expandable up to 2TB
- Comprehensive set of I/O ports for full connectivity to all your peripherals
- Supports 8K displays and multiple screens
- Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth 5.2
- 2.5Gbps Ethernet
- Free shipping, within 3-7 business days
GEEKOM Air12 N100 Mini PC - Take $100 off for GEEKOM Mini PC, prices beat Prime Day!
Meanwhile, the GEEKOM Air12 N100 Mini PC is an Intel offering, normally $699 and already down to $499 but you can score an extra $100 discount, meaning you get a brand new computer for only $399.
That's $50 for the GEEKOM 21st anniversary, plus enter code ITWIREAIR12 at checkout for a second $50 discount, between 1st and 21st July 2024.
It's easy to see why these are among GEEKOM's best sellers with prices and specs like these:
- 12th gen Intel Alder Lake-N N100 CPU
- 16GB DDR5-4800 SODIMM
- 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x 4 SSD, can be expanded up to 2TB
- Supports up to three displays, including 8K
- Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth 5.2
What could you do with a brand-new $399 computer? Perhaps run your own home media centre, web server, or photo/file server. Use it in the office to drive the boardroom TV, or perhaps as your super-slim Office machine. There is a lot of possibility, without the risk of a more expensive, unknown brand box.
Even more deals
While GEEKOM has those two deals on its two most popular machines, that's not all. During the 21st anniversary period from now until 21st July 2024, you will find more special offers on one product each week. You'll know what the item is because it will have the big slogan "GEEKOM Mini PC 21st Anniversary - Up to 50% Off, Prices Beat Prime Day!" - perhaps you'll find an even bigger bargain !
And that's not all !
iTWire began this story by telling you about the amazing GEEKOM A8 Mini PC. Did you think we'd let that get away without a deal of its own? Here's our review, and you can get one yourself between now and all the way up to 31st August 2024.
You can score yourself a GEEKOM A8 Mini PC, either Ryzen 9 or Ryzen 7, using these links:
- GEEKOM A8 R9 and R7 version, with 5% off using the promo code itwireA8 on the GEEKOM online store
- GEEKOM A8 R9 version, with 5% off using the promo code itwireJA8 on the Amazon store
- GEEKOM A8 R7 version, with 5% off using the promo code itwireA8 on the Amazon store
No matter what you choose - whether GEEKOM A5, Air12 N100, GEEKOM A8 R9, GEEKOM A8 R7, or even surprise deal - you won't go wrong. These are quite amazing prices on quite amazing mini PCs. GEEKOM has thoroughly engineered all its models to be experienced, but not seen. Hide your little PC away or sit it on your desk under your monitor. Either way, these Mini PCs are portable powerhouses that pack a punch way beyond their measurements would indicate.
