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General

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Series

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A Series3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

SER81Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 2026

GMA9MAXAI9HX370-322-JP, GMA9MAXAI9HX370-322-US1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Product structured data lists variant Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 32 GB RAM + 2 TB SSD with SKU GMA9MAXAI9HX370-322-US. The JP store uses GMA9MAXAI9HX370-322-JP for the same configuration.6Maker product pagegeekom.jp/products/geekom-a9-max-minipcRead 8 October 2026GEEKOM Japan store variant AI9-HX370(32GB RAM+2TB SSD) has SKU GMA9MAXAI9HX370-322-JP.

GTIN / EAN

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8101907217351Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Same structured-data variant lists GTIN 00810190721735. This is the 14-digit form of UPC-A 810190721735, whose check digit is valid.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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7 January 20255Maker product pagegeekompc.com/ces-2025-las-vegasRead 6 October 2026Las Vegas, Nevada, January 7, 2025: GEEKOM unveils the A9 Max at CES 2025, then described with a Ryzen AI 9 HX 365 or HX 370 processor. Only the date is used. The CES memory and processor options do not describe the sold configuration.

Status

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Available1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$9994Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/geekom-unveils-a9-max-mini-pc-with-ryzen-ai-9-hx370-and-cutting-edge-ai-capabilities-302527252.htmlRead 6 October 2026For just $999, you'll receive a fully equipped unit featuring 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD. This is the maker's launch-release price for this exact configuration. Tom's Guide and PCMag later list an MSRP of $1,199. That later list price is not stored. No maker EUR launch price was found.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US, JP6Maker product pagegeekom.jp/products/geekom-a9-max-minipcRead 8 October 2026Japan maker store offers the exact HX 370 / 32 GB RAM / 2 TB SSD variant and explicitly ships within Japan, excluding Okinawa from free delivery. This is availability evidence, not an inference from page language.10Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/geekom-a9-max-ai-mini-pc-with-amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370-80-tops--radeon-890m-32gb-ddr5-ram-2tb-nvme-ssd-mini-gaming-pc-silver/J3GW668XKPRead 8 October 2026US listing explicitly identifies GMA9MAXAI9HX370-322-US with HX 370, 32 GB and 2 TB and offers US shipping. Other processors and the 1 TB model are excluded.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Frost Silver1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 2026Frost Silver is the maker name for the retained light finish. No separate colour variant SKU is inferred.

Silver+Black10Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/geekom-a9-max-ai-mini-pc-with-amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370-80-tops--radeon-890m-32gb-ddr5-ram-2tb-nvme-ssd-mini-gaming-pc-silver/J3GW668XKPRead 8 October 2026Exact US model General specifications names the colour Silver+Black. This is the retailer-published reference colour name.

SegmentiUse the maker's product category. Do not assign a use case from performance or appearance alone.

Mini PC1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 2026

Mini PC1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026

Form factoriThe maker's stated chassis class. Generic tower does not imply a full, mid or mini tower tier.

Mini PC1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 2026

Mini PC1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026

Case

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Case dimensionsiChassis width, height and depth in the stated orientation. Source notes identify feet, handles or brackets excluded by the maker. An all-in-one is measured with its included stand when the maker gives both sizes.

Width135Height44.7Depth135mm(5.3 × 1.8 × 5.3 in)8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Height 44.7, width/depth 135 mm. Foot inclusion unlabelled.

Width135Height46.9Depth132mm(5.3 × 1.8 × 5.2 in)2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 2026Chassis 135 x 132 x 45.6 mm, or 135 x 132 x 46.9 mm including foot pads. Stored height includes the feet. The US product page gives 5.31 x 5.20 x 1.81 inches. PCMag measures it as 5.3 inches wide and 5.2 inches deep, so 135 mm is width and 132 mm is depth.9Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/geekom-a9-maxRead 6 October 20265.3 inches wide by 5.2 inches deep and 1.85 inches tall. Used only to assign width and depth. Stored values come from the maker's millimetre figures.

Case volumeiVolume published by the maker. It may differ from the outer dimensions multiplied together.

0.814L1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 2026

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WeightiPublished system weight for the stated configuration. Source notes distinguish maximum, approximate and starting weights. An all-in-one is weighed with its included stand when the maker gives both weights.

0.75kg(1.7 lb)1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 2026Published 0.75 kg system claim. Original review sample weighs 776 g. It is a separate measurement, not substituted into this claimed-weight field.

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Case model

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Case materialsiPublished materials of the enclosure and panels, not every internal component. An edition with other panels, such as a wood front, can differ, so it is per variant.

Other, Plastic2Maker product pagebee-link.com/cdn/shop/files/dd_1.pngRead 5 October 2026Exact maker SER8 exploded structure labels Metal Case and Plastic Bottom Panel. Metal alloy is not specified, so other means unspecified metal. Both original reviews also identify plastic rear and bottom panels. No aluminium inference.6Reviewservethehome.com/beelink-ser8-review-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-powered-mini-pcRead 5 October 2026Mostly metal enclosure with plastic rear faceplate and plastic bottom. Unspecified metal remains other.

Aluminium8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026Published 6 December 2025. Review unit is the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with 32 GB DDR5, 2 TB SSD and Windows 11 Pro. Sleek aluminum case and aluminum outer shell. Tom's Guide also mentions a purple version, not found on the maker's pages. That unconfirmed purple colour is omitted.9Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/geekom-a9-maxRead 6 October 2026Published 28 January 2026. Tested configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 32 GB, 2 TB SSD. The silver, all-aluminum chassis. Benchmark charts are not in the page text and are not stored.

Side panel

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Front panel

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Tool-less side paneliWhether the side panel can be opened without a tool after any shipping or security screw is removed. Conditions belong in the source note.

No4Owner's manualdr.bee-link.cn/download/dXBsb2Fkcy9Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWwvU0VSOC1Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWxfMjAyNC0xMS0xMV8xMi00MS0zMC5wZGY=/h/9a55033bec99e1872de0c3cf14c30f69Read 5 October 2026RAM/SSD installation diagrams require screwdriver removal of the bottom assembly. Original reviews confirm four outer and two filter Phillips screws.6Reviewservethehome.com/beelink-ser8-review-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-powered-mini-pcRead 5 October 2026

No3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 October 2026Steps 1 and 4 (PDF pages 8 and 13) show a screwdriver removing the bottom cover screws and an inner plate. Tom's Guide and PCMag also report glued rubber feet over four screws, then a heatsink plate held by more screws.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 20269Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/geekom-a9-maxRead 6 October 2026The machine lacks an easy-open chassis. The case comes off via four screws beneath its detachable rubber feet.

Dust filters

Yes1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 2026High-density metal dust filter below the plastic bottom cover. Actual manufacturer structure drawing labels both.2Maker product pagebee-link.com/cdn/shop/files/dd_1.pngRead 5 October 2026

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VESA mount

None8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original chassis explicitly incompatible with VESA mounting.

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Display

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Screen sizeiActual diagonal of the primary built-in all-in-one display. Do not substitute a rounded marketed size. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Native resolutioniPhysical pixel resolution of the primary built-in all-in-one display. External video-output limits, bundled monitors and chassis status screens do not qualify.

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Panel typeiPublished panel technology of the primary built-in all-in-one display. A display brand name alone does not establish panel technology. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Max refresh rateiHighest published refresh rate of the primary built-in display at native resolution. External video-output limits do not qualify.

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TouchscreeniPublished touch-input support of the primary built-in display. A touchscreen status panel does not qualify.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer ordinary brightness rating of the primary built-in display. Preserve published conditions in source notes. Not HDR peak, outdoor peak or a reviewer measurement.

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Motherboard

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Chipset

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Motherboard form factoriMotherboard dimensions class, not the size of the computer case.

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CPU socket

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FP82Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 2026AMD Strix Point and Krackan Point H, FP8. The AMD processor page also lists socket FP8.7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026

Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots and WLAN M.2 slots. Storage M.2 slots belong in storage_slots. Mechanical slot shape and electrical lane width are separate.

ABeelink SER8 (Ryzen 7 8845HS)

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Mechanical slot type	Count	Occupied
M.2 E-key	1	Yes

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 20261 x M.2 2230 key-E slot for Wi-Fi PCIe card only. It holds the installed wireless card.

PCIe x16 slotsiCounts mechanically x16 card slots, including occupied slots. A slot may have fewer electrical lanes.

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Free expansion slotsiCounts slots documented as unoccupied. GPU thickness can block access to an unoccupied slot.

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Fan headersiPhysical connectors for fans on the motherboard, not the number of installed fans.

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12Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 2026Internal Connector table lists 1 x FAN Header. Water-cooling, ARGB, fingerprint, Copilot button, speaker and D-Mic headers are marked HW design reserved and are not counted.

Overclocking in BIOSiTrue when BIOS permits CPU or memory tuning. Source notes must distinguish XMP or EXPO memory tuning from CPU multiplier overclocking.

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Processor

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Processor

AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 20265Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8845hs.htmlRead 5 October 20266Reviewservethehome.com/beelink-ser8-review-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-powered-mini-pcRead 5 October 2026Original August 2024 factory 8845HS / 32 GB / 1 TB Windows 11 Pro review. Current price is not launch MSRP.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 3701Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 20264Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/geekom-unveils-a9-max-mini-pc-with-ryzen-ai-9-hx370-and-cutting-edge-ai-capabilities-302527252.htmlRead 6 October 20267Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026

Processor brand

AMD5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8845hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026

AMD7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026

Processor codenameiChip maker's processor or platform codename. This is separate from each core's architecture name.

Hawk Point5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8845hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Strix Point7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026Former Codename: Strix Point.

Core configurationiOne row per stated core category. Apple super cores are distinct from performance cores. Clock values describe that category.

ABeelink SER8 (Ryzen 7 8845HS)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	8	Zen 4	3.8	5.1

Source5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8845hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026Hawk Point, eight uniform Zen 4 cores, 16 threads, 3.8 GHz base and up to 5.1 GHz boost. One performance row, no efficiency cluster.

BGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	4	Zen 5	2	5.1
Efficiency	8	Zen 5c	2	3.3

Source7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026Processor Architecture 4x Zen 5 and 8x Zen 5c. Zen5 and Zen5c base clocks 2 GHz. Max boost up to 5.1 GHz. Max Zen5c clock up to 3.3 GHz. Zen 5c cores are stored as efficiency cores, as for other Ryzen AI products in the catalog. 24 threads.

CPU cores

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Performance coresiCounts rows explicitly classified as performance cores. Apple super cores are stored separately and excluded.

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Efficiency coresiCounts efficiency and low-power efficiency cores. Zero means a complete stated core configuration has no such cores.

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Threads

165Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8845hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026

247Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026

Max core turbo clockiHighest core-category turbo or boost clock in cpu_clusters. Separate favored-core or processor-level boost ratings are not substituted for a category's published turbo clock.

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L3 cache

16MB5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8845hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026

24MB7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026L3 cache 24 MB. The 12 MB L2 cache is separate.

CPU core process nodeiPublished CPU-core fabrication node. Package components and I/O dies may use other nodes. Maker node name belongs in the source note.

4nm5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8845hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026CPU-core technology explicitly TSMC 4nm FinFET.

4nm7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026Processor Technology for CPU Cores: TSMC 4nm FinFET.

CPU base power (chip rating)iChip maker's base-power or default-TDP rating. It is not measured wall power or the PC maker's configured power limit.

45W5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8845hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026Default chip TDP 45 W. AMD configurable 35-54 W range is not the PC maker performance-mode limit.

28W7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026Default TDP 28 W. AMD cTDP is 15-54 W. GEEKOM states TDP 54W and power profiles up to 54W for the A9 Max, but does not say whether that is a sustained or peak limit, so cpu_power_max_w is left out.

Peak CPU power (configured)iPower limit configured by the PC maker, such as PL2 or PPT. Do not substitute the chip maker's maximum turbo-power rating.

65W1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly rates the performance mode at 65 W. Default mode is 54 W. This configured maximum is distinct from AMD default chip TDP and the retained 54 W review cohort.

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Unlocked multiplier

No5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8845hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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NPU performanceiPublished NPU throughput only. GPU, total-system AI throughput and different precision modes are separate. Precision belongs in the source note.

16TOPS5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8845hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026NPU throughput up to 16 TOPS. Precision unlabelled. Overall 38 TOPS is not the NPU value.

50TOPS7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026NPU TOPS up to 50. Overall TOPS up to 80 is the whole-chip figure and is not stored here. Precision is not stated.

Integrated GPU

AMD Radeon 780M1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 20265Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8845hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026

AMD Radeon 890M1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 20267Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026

Cooling

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CPU cooler

Air1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 2026MSC 2.0 uses a vapor chamber, CPU fan and SSD heatsink. Air cooling, not a pumped liquid loop. The standalone CPU-cooler fan is excluded from chassis fan counts.2Maker product pagebee-link.com/cdn/shop/files/dd_1.pngRead 5 October 20267Reviewservethehome.com/beelink-ser8-review-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-powered-mini-pc/2Read 5 October 2026

Air1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026IceBlast cooling with a large fan, copper heat pipes and a copper heatsink. The current page names IceBlast 3.0 with three heat pipes in one place and dual heat pipes in another. GEEKOM's August 2025 blog named IceBlast 2.0. cpu_cooler_model is left out because of this conflict.

CPU cooler model

MSC 2.01Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 2026

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Radiator size

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Radiator position

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Case fansiInstalled chassis airflow fans, including radiator fans. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans. Count fan rotors, including multiple rotors in a single-frame assembly. A mini PC whose only fan cools the processor and moves the air through the case counts that fan.

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Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Page: IceBlast cooling with a large fan. The support spec lists one FAN header. The fan cools the processor and moves air through the case, so it is counted as the only fan. Position and size are not stated.

Number of case fansiSum of documented chassis and radiator fan rotors. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPU

No7Reviewservethehome.com/beelink-ser8-review-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-powered-mini-pc/2Read 5 October 2026Matching full internal inventory uses integrated Radeon 780M. No shipped discrete GPU.

No9Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/geekom-a9-maxRead 6 October 2026The lack of a discrete GPU will hold it back in more demanding creative workflows. Graphics are the integrated Radeon 890M.

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

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GPU brand

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Graphics card

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VRAM

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VRAM type

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GPU board poweriConfigured total board power of the installed card. A chip-family reference rating is not proof of an OEM card limit.

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GPU boost clockiPublished boost clock for the installed graphics card and mode. Do not use a measured transient clock or another board model's rating.

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Graphics card length

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Graphics card thicknessiCard thickness in PCIe bracket-slot units, such as 2.5. This is not the number of connectors or motherboard slots.

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GPU power connector

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Memory

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RAM

32GB6Reviewservethehome.com/beelink-ser8-review-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-powered-mini-pcRead 5 October 20267Reviewservethehome.com/beelink-ser8-review-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-powered-mini-pc/2Read 5 October 20268Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

32GB1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 20264Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/geekom-unveils-a9-max-mini-pc-with-ryzen-ai-9-hx370-and-cutting-edge-ai-capabilities-302527252.htmlRead 6 October 202632GB dual-channel DDR5 SO-DIMM RAM with the Ryzen AI 9 HX370.

RAM type

DDR51Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 20267Reviewservethehome.com/beelink-ser8-review-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-powered-mini-pc/2Read 5 October 2026

DDR51Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 202613Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Best-Geekom-mini-PC-ever-Geekom-A9-Max-review-with-AMD-Ryzen-AI-9-HX-370-for-999.1111882.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Corroborates DDR5 in the HX 370 / 32 GB / 2 TB model. The September 2025 sample has two 16 GB modules: linked CPU-Z SPD image cpuz_4.jpg identifies Slot 1 as 16 GB, and the RAM photograph shows both slots populated. Current US and JP buyer reports describe one 32 GB module. No benchmarks, noise, power, supplier part names or slot occupancy from this older sample are imported.

Configured RAM speediMemory transfer rate configured on delivery. A rated XMP or EXPO profile may be faster when it is disabled.

5,600MT/s1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 20267Reviewservethehome.com/beelink-ser8-review-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-powered-mini-pc/2Read 5 October 20268Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

5,600MT/s11Maker product pageblog.geekom.jp/4k-8k-video-editing-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Maker comparison table identifies HX 370, Radeon 890M, standard 32 GB DDR5-5600 memory and standard 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. Standard memory is explicitly distinguished from maximum capacity. Module count and supplier are unstated and not inferred. The article update is March 24, 2026.

Rated kit speediRated memory-kit or profile speed. This can differ from the speed configured on delivery.

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Memory kit

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RAM upgradeiHow installed memory is physically attached. Purchase-time capacity choices do not mean memory can be upgraded later.

Slots1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagebee-link.com/cdn/shop/files/dd_1.pngRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualdr.bee-link.cn/download/dXBsb2Fkcy9Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWwvU0VSOC1Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWxfMjAyNC0xMS0xMV8xMi00MS0zMC5wZGY=/h/9a55033bec99e1872de0c3cf14c30f69Read 5 October 20267Reviewservethehome.com/beelink-ser8-review-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-powered-mini-pc/2Read 5 October 2026

Slots1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Dual SO-DIMM slots. The page states up to 256 GB in the specification table and up to 128 GB in the memory section, while the support specification states up to 64 GB. ram_max_gb is left out because the maker documents conflict.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable memory connectors, with one row per occupancy state. Package-integrated memory is not a DIMM slot.

ABeelink SER8 (Ryzen 7 8845HS)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	16

Source2Maker product pagebee-link.com/cdn/shop/files/dd_1.pngRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualdr.bee-link.cn/download/dXBsb2Fkcy9Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWwvU0VSOC1Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWxfMjAyNC0xMS0xMV8xMi00MS0zMC5wZGY=/h/9a55033bec99e1872de0c3cf14c30f69Read 5 October 20267Reviewservethehome.com/beelink-ser8-review-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-powered-mini-pc/2Read 5 October 2026Exact original factory review has two installed 16 GB Crucial DDR5-5600 SO-DIMMs. These are replaceable sockets, not soldered memory. Module supplier is not guaranteed.

BGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Slot	Count
SO-DIMM	2

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 2026Dual channel DDR5 262-pin SO-DIMM. Two physical slots. Occupancy is not stored: the module layout of the 32 GB reference is not documented, and a verified JP buyer reports a single 32 GB module.

RAM slots

2=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

2=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

Free RAM slots

0=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

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Max RAM for this CPU and GPUiMaximum stated capacity without changing the CPU or GPU configuration represented by this product. For integrated memory this is a purchase-time limit. For slot-based RAM it is the maker's supported upgrade limit.

256GB1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly states a 256 GB DDR5 system upgrade maximum. Not inferred only from the chip maximum.

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ECC memoryiSystem-level ECC memory support or configuration. DDR5 on-die ECC alone does not establish this field.

No5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8845hs.htmlRead 5 October 2026AMD explicitly states ECC support No. Multiple CPU package options are listed, so a specific installed socket is omitted.

No7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 6 October 2026ECC Support: No. AMD lists max memory 256 GB for the chip, which is not the system limit.

Storage

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Storage

1TB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

2TB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

Installed drivesiInstalled drives, one row per physical drive. Capacity is in decimal GB. Use the generic SSD option when its protocol is not published. It does not establish an interface or socket. Do not represent alternative purchase capacities as installed drives.

ABeelink SER8 (Ryzen 7 8845HS)

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
1,000	NVMe SSD	4

Source6Reviewservethehome.com/beelink-ser8-review-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-powered-mini-pcRead 5 October 20267Reviewservethehome.com/beelink-ser8-review-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-powered-mini-pc/2Read 5 October 20268Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

BGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
2,000	NVMe SSD	4

Source1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Selected models arrive with 32GB of DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. One 2 TB drive is 2000 decimal GB. The SSD supplier and model are not published.4Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/geekom-unveils-a9-max-mini-pc-with-ryzen-ai-9-hx370-and-cutting-edge-ai-capabilities-302527252.htmlRead 6 October 2026

Storage slots and baysiPhysical SSD connectors and drive bays, counted once each. Multiple supported M.2 lengths or alternative bay uses do not create extra slots.

ABeelink SER8 (Ryzen 7 8845HS)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	No

Source1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualdr.bee-link.cn/download/dXBsb2Fkcy9Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWwvU0VSOC1Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWxfMjAyNC0xMS0xMV8xMi00MS0zMC5wZGY=/h/9a55033bec99e1872de0c3cf14c30f69Read 5 October 2026Two physical M.2 SSD sockets. The separate WLAN socket is not counted as storage. Occupancy is established by the exact original 32 GB / 1 TB reviews, not the generic empty installation drawing.7Reviewservethehome.com/beelink-ser8-review-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-powered-mini-pc/2Read 5 October 2026Two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x4 storage sockets below the SSD heatsink. One factory 1 TB drive occupies one, the second is empty. Installed capacity is 1000 decimal GB.

BGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	No

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 2026Internal Connector rows: 1 x M.2 2280 key-M slot for PCIe x4 Gen 4 NVMe and 1 x M.2 2230 key-M slot for PCIe x4 Gen 4 NVMe. The supplied SSD sits in the 2280 slot per Tom's Guide, which says a 2230 SSD can be added as a second drive.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026

M.2 slots

2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free drive bays

0=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

0=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Fastest storage-slot PCIe generationiHighest documented PCIe generation of a storage slot. This does not identify the installed drive's generation.

4=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

4=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Power supply

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PSU rated outputiPower supply's rated output, or an external adapter's output rating. Maximum system consumption, peak PSU power and wall draw are separate.

100W8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Supplied external adapter rated 100 W.

120W2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 202619V power supply adapter (120W) with geo-specific AC cord (IEC C5). This is the adapter rating, not measured wall draw.3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 October 2026PDF page 17, step 6: Adapter hyleton-120w-1906320/BSY120S1906323 D, input 100-240V 50-60Hz 2.5A/2A max, DC output 19.0V 6.32A 120.0W.

PSU form factoriReplacement PSU dimensions class. Electrical standards such as ATX12VO belong in psu_atx_version. A supply built into an all-in-one is proprietary unless the maker names a standard size.

External adapter8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

External adapter2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 October 2026

PSU efficiencyiWhen an 80 PLUS and a Cybenetics level are both published, the 80 PLUS level is stored and the Cybenetics level goes in the source note.

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Modular cables

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PSU model

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ATX version

Not available

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Native 12V-2x6 cableiThe supplied PSU has a native 12V-2x6 GPU cable. A generic 16-pin connector description alone does not establish its revision.

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Ports

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User-facing I/O positioniLocation of the accessible front, top, side or bottom port panel.

Front3Maker product pagebee-link.com/cdn/shop/files/3_1_b584acf0-cc30-41c3-b293-08501f606ed1.pngRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualdr.bee-link.cn/download/dXBsb2Fkcy9Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWwvU0VSOC1Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWxfMjAyNC0xMS0xMV8xMi00MS0zMC5wZGY=/h/9a55033bec99e1872de0c3cf14c30f69Read 5 October 2026

Front3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 October 2026

User-facing portsiAccessible front, top, side and bottom ports at the stated I/O position. Counts refer to physical connectors.

ABeelink SER8 (Ryzen 7 8845HS)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2, data only	1	10
3.5 mm audio	Headphone and microphone combo	1	Not available

Source3Maker product pagebee-link.com/cdn/shop/files/3_1_b584acf0-cc30-41c3-b293-08501f606ed1.pngRead 5 October 2026Exact front inventory: one Type-A 10 Gbps, one data-only Type-C 10 Gbps and audio jack. CLRCMOS is a recessed clear-CMOS control, not an extra port.4Owner's manualdr.bee-link.cn/download/dXBsb2Fkcy9Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWwvU0VSOC1Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWxfMjAyNC0xMS0xMV8xMi00MS0zMC5wZGY=/h/9a55033bec99e1872de0c3cf14c30f69Read 5 October 20266Reviewservethehome.com/beelink-ser8-review-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-powered-mini-pcRead 5 October 20268Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

BGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	3	10
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2, always on	1	10
3.5 mm audio	Stereo headset jack	1	Not available

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 20263 x front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (Always On) and 1 x 3.5mm front stereo headset jack. The SD Card 4.0 reader sits on the left side per the manual and reviews, so it is not in the front table. The Kensington lock is on the right side.3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 October 2026PDF page 4 front drawing: four USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A sockets, a headset jack and the power button. The same drawing marks the SD reader on the left side and the Kensington lock on the right side.

Rear portsiPhysical rear connectors, including motherboard and discrete-GPU outputs. Source notes identify disabled onboard video ports and any incomplete GPU output evidence. A video input, such as HDMI in on an all-in-one, is Other. AC power input is a mains inlet, such as C14, for a built-in power supply. DC in is for an external adapter.

ABeelink SER8 (Ryzen 7 8845HS)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-C	USB4 with DisplayPort and Power Delivery	1	40	USB4	Yes	Motherboard
HDMI	2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
DisplayPort	1.4	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
3.5 mm audio	Headphone and microphone combo	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
DC in	19 V barrel input for supplied 100 W adapter	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard

Source3Maker product pagebee-link.com/cdn/shop/files/3_1_b584acf0-cc30-41c3-b293-08501f606ed1.pngRead 5 October 2026Exact rear inventory: one Type-A 10 Gbps, two Type-A 480 Mbps, one USB4 40 Gbps, HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4, 2.5 GbE, audio and DC. HDMI 4K120 versus DP 4K144 are connector-specific claims. No FRL/TMDS, Thunderbolt certification or numerical USB power ceiling is inferred.4Owner's manualdr.bee-link.cn/download/dXBsb2Fkcy9Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWwvU0VSOC1Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWxfMjAyNC0xMS0xMV8xMi00MS0zMC5wZGY=/h/9a55033bec99e1872de0c3cf14c30f69Read 5 October 20266Reviewservethehome.com/beelink-ser8-review-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-powered-mini-pcRead 5 October 2026Original photographs and prose distinguish one rear Gen 2 Type-A from two USB 2.0 Type-A. Both front data sockets are 10 Gbps. No extra connector is counted from logical network interfaces.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Rear USB-C supports DP/PD. Compatible 135 W third-party adapter is not an input ceiling.

BGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	1	0.48	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-C	USB4 with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode and USB PD input	1	40	USB4	Yes	Motherboard
USB-C	USB4 with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode	1	40	USB4	Yes	Motherboard
HDMI	2.1 FRL	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet	2	2.5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
DC in	19 V input for supplied 120 W adapter	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard

Source2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 20261 x rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x rear USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x USB 4.0 Type-C DP-Alt mode / PD in, 1 x USB 4.0 Type-C DP-Alt mode, 2 x RJ45 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps, 2 x HDMI 2.1 FRL and 1 x DC in. The US product page states 40 Gbps and DP 1.4 for both USB4 ports. USB4 output power is not published. USB4 is not claimed as Thunderbolt. The JP page names an Intel Ethernet controller without a part number, so ethernet_controller is left out.3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 October 2026PDF page 5 rear drawing: 19 V DC input, two HDMI, two 2.5G RJ45, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, one USB 2.0 Type-A, one USB4 with DP and PD input, and one USB4 with DP. The legend on PDF pages 6 and 7 confirms the labels.

User-facing USB portsiPhysical USB-A and USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel.

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

4=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

User-facing USB-C portsiPhysical USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel, including Thunderbolt and USB4 sockets.

1=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

0=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

ThunderboltiThunderbolt documented in the rear-port table. Front-panel-only Thunderbolt is not covered by this derived field.

No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speed

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Discrete GPU output portsiCounts rear connectors explicitly attributed to the discrete graphics card. A partial rear-port table cannot establish the card's complete output count.

0=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

0=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 20268Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 in the specification table, the Aug 2025 launch release and both reviews. The support specification also lists an alternative Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 module. No module model is published, so wifi_module is left out. The manual radio table lists only 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ranges for the EU declaration, so wifi_bands is left out.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands explicitly supported by the installed radio and product region. Do not infer 6GHz use solely from a Wi-Fi version.

Not available

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Wi-Fi module

Intel AX2001Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 20267Reviewservethehome.com/beelink-ser8-review-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-powered-mini-pc/2Read 5 October 20268Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Wi-Fi antenna

Internal7Reviewservethehome.com/beelink-ser8-review-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-powered-mini-pc/2Read 5 October 2026Original internal photographs show removable AX200 radio and internal antenna leads.

Internal8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026Two 3D spatial antenna wires are taped to the inside of the bottom heatsink. PCMag also says the antennas are inside the chassis.9Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/geekom-a9-maxRead 6 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.21Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 20268Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

5.41Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026

Ethernet controller

Realtek RTL81258Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Camera and audio

None of 5 known

WebcamiPublished built-in camera description and resolution. Keep sensor megapixels, video resolution and named camera features distinct in the source note. External bundled cameras do not qualify.

Not available

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Built-in speaker driversiPhysical built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Audio channels, system beepers and external bundled speakers do not count. Do not infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

Not available

Not available

Total speaker poweriManufacturer stated combined output of the built-in speakers. Preserve power basis in source notes. PSU ratings and external speaker output do not qualify.

Not available

Not available

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones. Beamforming channels and microphone modes do not count.

Not available

Not available

Audio featuresiPublished built-in audio capabilities and their required software or accessories. Do not infer hardware from an audio brand name.

Not available

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Lighting

None of 4 known

RGB lighting

Not available

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Lit parts

Not available

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Lighting standardiNamed physical RGB control or connector standard. ARGB lighting alone does not prove a 5V header or a standard connector.

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Lighting software

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 20266Reviewservethehome.com/beelink-ser8-review-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-powered-mini-pcRead 5 October 20268Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 20266Reviewservethehome.com/beelink-ser8-review-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-powered-mini-pcRead 5 October 20268Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026

Control software

Not available

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Upgradeability

None of 4 known

Proprietary partsiParts or interfaces the maker or teardown identifies as requiring nonstandard replacements. Do not infer from a brand label alone.

Not available

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Max graphics card length

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Max CPU cooler height

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Warranty kept after upgradeiWhether the maker keeps the warranty after a user upgrade under the stated terms and market. Damage exclusions alone do not mean all warranty is void.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

956points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 8845HS/780M, 32 GB Crucial DDR5-5600, 1 TB Crucial P3 Plus factory unit. Windows Performance, default 54 W BIOS, graphics driver 31.0.24002.92. BIOS version unreported. No 65 W measurement transfer.

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Geekbench single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2,976points8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer sample: HX 370, Radeon 890M, 32 GB DDR5 and 2 TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro. Module arrangement, BIOS, driver versions and power profile are not reported. Performance table explicitly uses Geekbench 6.4: single 2976, multi 15140. Stored as sample measurements, not a guarantee for every delivered memory layout.

Geekbench multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

15,140points8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026Same sample conditions and Geekbench 6.4 as the single-core result. Installed module layout is unreported.

3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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SSD sequential read (measured)iReviewer's sequential read test. A file-copy rate or maker's SSD rating is not a sequential read measurement. Test method belongs in the source note.

Not available

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Game frame ratesiReviewer measurements for this CPU, GPU, memory, storage and cooling configuration. Resolution, preset, ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation conditions belong in rows or source notes.

ABeelink SER8 (Ryzen 7 8845HS)

Not available

BGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Average FPS
Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm	1920	1080	72
Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm	3840	2160	37

Source8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer sample: HX 370, Radeon 890M, 32 GB DDR5 and 2 TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro. Module arrangement, BIOS, driver versions and power profile are not reported. Civilization VI: Gathering Storm is 72 fps at 1080p and 37 fps at 4K. Preset, upscaling, ray tracing and 1% lows are unreported. No newer HX 470 results are transferred.

Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

ABeelink SER8 (Ryzen 7 8845HS)

Profile	Load	Distance (cm)	Noise (dB(A))
Default BIOS 54 W, Windows Performance, highest idle	Idle	15	30.5
Default BIOS 54 W, Windows Performance, Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra	Gaming	15	34.1
Default BIOS 54 W, Windows Performance, Prime95 and FurMark stress	Max load	15	34.5

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Earthworks M23R/Arta, 15 cm, ambient 23.6 dBA. Highest idle 30.5, Cyberpunk Ultra 34.1, combined stress 34.5. Separate 3DMark06 average 34.6 is a different load, not the combined-stress maximum.

BGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

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Highest measured fan noiseiHighest measured row in fan_noise_measured, not a theoretical maximum. Compare only at the same distance and test conditions.

34.5dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

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Measured fan noise at idleiHighest documented idle row in fan_noise_measured. Distance and ambient noise floor belong in the source note.

30.5dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

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CPU temperature in stress testiCPU temperature measured during the named sustained load. Source notes distinguish gaming loops from synthetic CPU or combined stress tests.

75°C8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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CPU clock in stress testiSustained all-core CPU clock under the stated test. A P-core-only average is not a whole-CPU all-core clock.

4GHz8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Prime95 sustained all-core 4.0 GHz, CPU 75 C and 54 W. Witcher 3 GPU 62 C.

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

62°C8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Power draw idleiMeasured system power at the wall at idle. Certification or maker claims are not reviewer measurements.

7.3W8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Wall power, Metrahit Energy. Idle summary average 7.3 W. Separate one-minute log is not mixed.

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Power draw gamingiMeasured system power at the wall during the stated game and settings.

75.1W8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Witcher 3 1080p Ultra mean 75.1 W. Upscaling/RT unreported.

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Power draw maxiMeasured power at the wall during combined CPU and GPU stress. A PSU rating or game-only load is not this value.

85W8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Combined Prime95 28.10/FurMark 1.25, 1280x720: mean 84, range 81.5-85 W. Stored peak 85. CPU-only 85.2 is excluded.

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Power draw sleep or offiMeasured power at the wall with the stated sleep or off mode. These modes must be identified in the source note.

1.1W8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Standby 1.1 W, separate off 0.8 W.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

54W8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Certifications

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ENERGY STARiExplicit certification status for the model or defined configuration scope. Absence from a search result is not proof of false.

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EPEATiPublished registration level. Missing registration evidence is not proof of none.

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Copilot+ PC

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Yes1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Page headline: Flagship Copilot+ AI PC. The HX 370 NPU is rated 50 TOPS by AMD.

Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)iStandardized TEC from the named ENERGY STAR or EU product-information record. It is not a prediction of an individual user's annual energy use.

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Other certifications

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CE, FCC, CB, CCC, SRRC, RoHS2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 2026Certification row: CE, FCC, CB, CCC, SRRC, RoHS. Model-table claim only. No certificate numbers.

In the box

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In the boxiItems supplied with this exact configuration. Optional accessories and configurator add-ons are not guaranteed included.

Mini PC, 100 W power adapter, HDMI cable, User manual1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 2026Maker package list supplies mini PC, HDMI cable, power adapter and manual. Retained original review confirms the 100 W barrel adapter. No optional keyboard or mouse bundle.

GEEKOM A9 Max, Power Adapter, HDMI Cable, User Manual, VESA Mount and Screws1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Product gallery image https://www.geekompc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/A9-MAX-IMAGE-1.webp, uploaded August 2025, labels the box contents: 1. HDMI Cable, 2. Power Adapter, 3. User Manual, 4. GEEKOM A9 Max, 5. VESA Mount and Screws. The JP store also lists a thank-you card. The support specification marks the VESA mount as an option, but this maker image and the Tom's Guide review show it in the box.

Included extrasiExtras confirmed supplied with the exact configuration. Optional bundles are excluded.

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VESA bracket1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 20268Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/geekom-a9-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026You get a VESA mount and screws in the box.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Beelink-SER8-PC-review-Mac-Mini-inspired-design-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-7-8845HS.857066.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original US factory reference includes one-year limited warranty. Current maker three-year policy is not asserted retroactive.

3years1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Every GEEKOM A9 Max comes with a standard 3-year warranty. The support warranty tab also states a three-year warranty from the day the product is received. Service type is not stated.4Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/geekom-unveils-a9-max-mini-pc-with-ryzen-ai-9-hx370-and-cutting-edge-ai-capabilities-302527252.htmlRead 6 October 2026

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Mail-in12Maker product pagegeekompc.com/return-exchange-policyRead 8 October 2026US manufacturer policy requires an authorized RMA and shipping the malfunctioning mini PC back for replacement. Shipping responsibility depends on purchase age. This is mail-in service for the US reference, not an on-site or collection promise.

Links

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Product page

www.bee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hs1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 2026Original 8845HS / factory 32 GB DDR5-5600 / 1 TB Windows 11 Pro reference. The current sales selector instead offers 24 GB / 1 TB with UK plugs. Its current SKU strings are not transferred. The original 32 GB test configuration remains in the page and is independently corroborated by both original reviews. Later 8745HS SER8 is excluded. Adjacent image is the genuine Frost Silver maker two-view composition https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/1360/8884/files/2_cdcbfcc1-2a7d-4028-a00c-aa921e600839.png?v=1752343503, processed by the existing white-background image pipeline.

www.geekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pc1Maker product pagegeekompc.com/geekom-a9-max-mini-pcRead 6 October 2026Current US page is titled A9 Max 2026 Edition and sells three configurations: HX 370 with 32 GB and 1 TB, HX 370 with 32 GB and 2 TB, and HX 470 with 32 GB and 2 TB. The reference is the HX 370 with 32 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD. HX 470 clocks, 55 TOPS NPU and 86 TOPS platform figures on the same page are not used. The page lists the A9 Max under Mini PC, AMD Series, A Series.

Spec sheet

www.bee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hs1Maker product pagebee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hsRead 5 October 2026Maker online specification and original model graphics checked. No separate original maker-designed specification PDF found. Generic N5105/DDR4 template tiles are excluded.

service.geekompc.com/a9-max2Maker product pageservice.geekompc.com/a9-maxRead 6 October 2026GEEKOM support page, Specifications tab with the HX370 button selected. The table covers both HX 370 and HX 470.

Manual

dr.bee-link.cn/download/dXBsb2Fkcy9Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWwvU0VSOC1Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWxfMjAyNC0xMS0xMV8xMi00MS0zMC5wZGY=/h/9a55033bec99e1872de0c3cf14c30f694Owner's manualdr.bee-link.cn/download/dXBsb2Fkcy9Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWwvU0VSOC1Vc2Vycy1NYW51YWxfMjAyNC0xMS0xMV8xMi00MS0zMC5wZGY=/h/9a55033bec99e1872de0c3cf14c30f69Read 5 October 2026Original 16-page maker-linked download named SER8 Users Manual. Printed cover is generic SE Series Mini PC User Manual V3. Metadata title SEi14 and November 2024 generation are preserved as scope limitations. English printed pages 1-4 and the original matching port/slot drawings read and rendered. It does not supply a CPU-specific specification sheet.

support.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.php3Owner's manualsupport.geekompc.com/vfm-admin/vfm-downloader.phpRead 6 October 2026GEEKOM A9 Max User Manual PDF, 36 pages, linked from the support page Downloads, User Manual tab. Cover reads GEEKOM A Series A9 MAX. Pages are mostly drawings, so they were rendered and read as images.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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