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This is a surprisingly capable little PC for desktop productivity, media / HTPC, and some content creation or light gaming workloads. It's an Intel NUC-style mini PC built around the Core i5-8259U processor, which is a 28W CPU with an unusually large graphics processor (branded Iris Plus 655) - a custom config Intel made for Apple's MacBook Pros a couple cycles ago.The IT8 delivers pretty decent overall CPU performance. I tested it against a Dell XPS 13 featuring a Core i7-10710U (a 6-core, 12-thread 10th-gen Intel chip), and the IT8 is, surprisingly, actually faster in sustained multithreaded CPU workloads (Cinebench R23 ST/MT was 945/4010 vs. 1014/3333 for the Dell). The Geekom also beat the Dell by 20-30% in web browsing performance tests, which is quite respectable.On the graphics side, keep in mind this is still an Intel integrated GPU, so it will not match a discrete AMD/Nvidia graphics card, but the Iris Plus 655 is a big step up from Intel's normal 14nm iGPUs - often delivering 1.5-2x the graphics performance of the Intel UHD 620 in the XPS 13's Core i7-10710U chip. It is still a bit behind the highest-spec Radeon Vega iGPUs in competing quad-core AMD APUs, but it's in the same ballpark, and you get slightly better CPU performance on this. Also, the IT8 has the advantage of Intel QuickSync, which certain applications (like Blue Iris for home security cameras) greatly benefit from. Media playback at up to 4K 60 Hz is smooth.Idle power draw is just 9W, which is not bad, and under light web browsing, hits around 15W on average. Noise levels are also decently managed, though the PC is definitely not silent. The fan is always on; under light loads, it's noticeable only if located next to you in a quiet room. At full load, it's definitely quite audible (as with all actively cooled mini PCs), but not annoyingly so.The port selection is fine - on the rear, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) A ports, one USB-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 data and DP video support, an HDMI, MiniDisplayPort, 1 Gigabit Ethernet port (driven by an Intel i219-V chip, which works great), and the 19V DC barrel jack power input. On the front, there's a USB-A and USB-C port (both 3.2 Gen 2, and the C port supports video), a 3.5 mm headphone/mic jack, and the power button. There's also an infrared receiver, which could be neat for HTPCs in particular, and a full-sized SD card reader. A couple of additional USB 2.0 ports might've been nice for keyboard/mouse purposes.There's no Thunderbolt support, but with the HDMI, Mini DP, and two USB-C ports, this thing has four display outputs, all capable of 4K @ 60 Hz, which is pretty impressive.Inside, the Wifi chip is the Intel AC 7265, which works reliably and offers 2x2 Wifi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 but is, unfortunately, soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded (e.g., to Wifi 6 or 6E). The NVMe SSD is fast enough for most use cases, and there's an available 2.5" bay inside the case if you want to add a 2.5" SATA hard drive or SSD for additional storage. One puzzling thing is that the 16 GB of RAM came as one 16 GB stick in single-channel, which reduces RAM bandwidth vs. having two 8 GB sticks in dual channel. On the plus side, Geekom includes a VESA mount, so you can easily mount the PC behind your monitor (or your wall or elsewhere).On the software side, the Geekom came with a clean installation (no bloatware- hurrah!) of Windows 11, and specifically Windows 11 Professional, which is great - many PC makers ship the Windows Home OS instead of Pro, then you need to spend up to $100 extra if you want features like Windows Sandbox, inbound Remote Desktop, etc.Overall, the IT8 has worked well for most use cases. If you need more CPU or GPU performance in a mini PC, your best bet would be something with the latest 8-core AMD Ryzen 5000 CPUs, but those tend to be much more expensive (and usually larger too). This offers a nice middle ground option at a relatively affordable price.

🚀 GEEKOM Mini PC A8 – Power and Performance in a Compact Size! 💻If you're looking for a high-performance mini computer, the GEEKOM Mini PC A8 is the ideal choice. Equipped with the powerful AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD, this device offers a smooth and fast experience for gaming, video editing, productivity, and more.🔥 Key Features:✅ AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS Processor – 8 cores and 16 threads with speeds up to 5.2GHz, ideal for demanding tasks.✅ Radeon 780M Graphics – Optimized graphics power for gaming and content editing.✅ Ultra-Fast Storage – 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD for reduced loading times and fast data transfers.✅ 32GB DDR5 Memory – Increased speed and efficiency for seamless multitasking.✅ Advanced Connectivity – WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, USB 4, and support for 8K displays, ensuring a modern and versatile experience.✅ Compact and Elegant Design – Perfect for minimalist desktops without sacrificing performance.✨ Why choose the GEEKOM Mini PC A8?This mini PC is the perfect combination of power, efficiency, and compact design. Its cutting-edge hardware makes it an ideal choice for content creators, gamers, and professionals looking for performance without taking up too much space.

I purchased a Geekom A8 mini PC, and it was a complete disappointment. It lasted only 7 months, ran extremely hot, and had painfully weak Wi-Fi. When I contacted Geekom for a fix or replacement, their response was absurd. Living outside the US now , I was told they couldn’t provide a return label or ship a replacement to my address. Instead, they suggested I buy a new mini PC, send the faulty one back, and then they’d refund the original order. What kind of logic is that? They can’t ship a replacement but can ship a new one if I pay again? Absolute nonsense. I replaced it with a Mac Mini, which I should’ve bought in the first place. I’ll never touch a Geekom product again and strongly recommend avoiding them. Terrible product, worse customer service.

I received this just before Christmas and was delighted with the product packaging and nice velvet carrying case it came with. I'm very impressed with this little Geekom PC, which is made for portability but also comes with a VESA mount that attaches to a free-standing monitor to save desk space if portability isn't an important consideration.The unit performs very well. It does get warm but not hot, and it is well made to evacuate the heat effciently.I installed MX Linux on it and had some difficulty with the sound. Geekom advertises the product as compatible with Linux, so I contacted support for suggestions about sound configuration / drivers. I did get replies to my questions quickly, but no useful information was provided. This is the only reason I didn't rate the product with 5 stars.As it turns out, the sound problem was more likely OMF (operator malfunction)! I can't be 100% certain, but I highly suspect the only issue is with the default sound settings of MX Linux. The configuration tab of the audio mixer isn't visible due to the small size of its' window. Expanding that with the tiny > button reveals the default sound "card" which was an HDMI channel not the analog output I was using. Once that was set to correct configuration and the "device option" tab set correctly sound worked!I can't confirm 100%, b/c in my efforts to find the problem I installed new drivers from gitbub snd_intel, so that might have been part of the solution, but I actually think that wasn't necessary.