Geekom A9 Mega Announced as a High-Performance Mini PC with AMD Strix Halo APU
Geekom announces the A9 Mega, a mini PC meant to deliver high-end desktops in a compact volume. The A9 Mega is placed as an alternative to large workstations and Apple's Mac Studio, and it is equipped with the latest AMD hardware and some serious AI muscle.
Core Hardware and Performance
The mega version is built in a rough aluminum casing with CNC-machined details. Internally, it takes power from AMD's new Strix Halo platform, promising major computing power.
- Processor: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, capable of up to 16 cores and 32 threads
- Memory: Supports up to 128 GB of LPDDR5X RAM
- Storage: Accommodates up to 8 TB of SSD storage
- Cooling: Designed with a powerful cooling system that can dissipate a meaningful load of 120W, ensuring stable performance under sustained load
Focusing on Local AI Capabilities
An attractive feature of the A9 Mega is its onboard AI acceleration. It uses an XDNA 2 NPU (Neural Processing Unit) to yield a total performance of up to 126 TOPS. Therefore, the tiny PC can run big AI models like Stable Diffusion or LLaMA locally, becoming an asset for developers and creative professionals working with AI.
Connectivity and Software
Users get connections for virtually any application.
- Ports: In addition to multiple USB ports hooked up with two super-fast USB4 connections, there is HDMI 2.1 and a dual set of 2.5 GbE LAN ports.
- Wireless: The latest in wireless standards with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
The Geekom A9 Mega comes pre-installed with Windows 11 Pro and is also compatible with Linux, offering great flexibility for power users.
Pricing
The Geekom A9 Mega will have a starting price of about $1,799 USD.
