– Geekom A8 mini PC (Ryzen 7 8745HS) is 20% off at $519 with code “NCGKA820”, beating the upcoming Prime Day price.
– Compact aluminum chassis (0.47L) with upgradeable 16GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD.
– Strong connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, 2.5Gb Ethernet, USB4, HDMI 2.0, and an SD card reader.
– Geekom A7 Max (Ryzen 9 7940HS) is also 20% off at $587 with code “NCGKA7MAX”, offering extra USB4, HDMI, and Ethernet ports.
– Store-wide Summer Sale runs June 15–30, with discounts between 15% and 50%.
The Geekom A8, powered by the eight-core AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS, is discounted by 20% to just $519. What’s more, the mini PC maker guarantees that the 20%-off sale will beat the upcoming Amazon Prime Day deal. To take advantage of the Geekom A8 deal, use code “NCGKA820” on the Geekom online store. The discount is available in the US, the UK, and in Canada.
Compact Design and Specs
The Geekom A8 has an aluminium chassis with a compact design, measuring just 0.47 L and 112.2 × 112.2 × 38 mm and 450 g and making the mini PC an excellent choice for a workstation that can easily be packed up and taken on the go. The Ryzen 7 8745HS CPU and its solid port selection makes the Geekom A8 a versatile mini PC for anything from home and office applications to creative tasks, like photo editing and even lightweight video editing. The build feel sturdy and really quite portable for something so powerfull.
Memory and Storage
The Geekom A8 is powered by AMD’s Ryzen 7 8745HS, which is an eight-core CPU with 16 threads and a max core clock of 5.1 GHz. Feeding that 45 W CPU is 16 GB of upgradeable dual-channel DDR5 SODIMM memory, backed up by 1 TB of PCIe Gen 4 ×4 SSD, which is upgradeable to up to 4 TB. You can also swap out the memory sticks later if you need more capacity, which is a nice option for future proofing your setup.
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS, 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 5.1 GHz
- Memory: 16 GB DDR5 SODIMM (dual-channel, upgradeable)
- Storage: 1 TB PCIe Gen 4×4 SSD (upgradeable to 4 TB)
Connectivity and Ports
Wireless connectivity is also solid, with built-in Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2, with 2.5 Gb Ethernet serving as a wired network connection. The front I/O consists of 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, a 3.5 mm audio combo jack, and a power button. Meanwhile, the rear I/O sports a USB4 40 Gbps Type-C port, 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, 1× HDMI 2.0 port, 1× USB 2.0 Type-A port, and a DC power-in plug. There is also an SD card reader on the side of the mini PC. This array of connections mean you can hook up multiple monitors and periferals without any trouble.
Geekom A7 Max Deal
Geekom is also running a 20% discount on the Geekom A7 Max, a mini PC powered by the eight-core, 16-thread AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, 16 GB of DDR5 SODIMM memory, and a 1 TB SSD, and featuring dual USB4 and 2.5 Gb Ethernet ports. The A7 Max is available at $587 with the discount code “NCGKA7MAX” until July 2. The slightly higher price than the A8 nets two more USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports on the front, an extra 2.5G RJ45 port, and an extra USB4 and HDMI 2.0 port on the back of the mini PC. The extra I/O might be worth it if you need to connect more devices simulataneously.
Summer Sale Details
In addition to the aforementioned deals, Geekom is running a store-wide Summer Sale, with discounts between 15% and 50%. The Summer Sale deals will be available from June 15 to June 30. This give you a window to snag a bargain on other models too, not just the A8 or A7 Max. It’s a good oportunity to upgrade your home office setup without breaking the bank.