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General

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Series

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

Mini Workstation1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

MS-02U-285HX1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 October 2026Reference is US power-cord MS-02U-285HX, the complete 32 GB RAM plus 1 TB SSD configuration. Barebone without RAM, SSD or OS, 285HX-NS without the network card, 275HX and 235HX are excluded. CPU, included network card, M.2 count and ECC support differ between those models.

GTIN / EAN

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.

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

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.

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Status

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

Available1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 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.

$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.

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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.

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.

US1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

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

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

Workstation1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 October 2026

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

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

Mini PC1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 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.

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.

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

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4.8L1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/3319/3266/files/MINISFORUM_Product_Manual_2026.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

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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.

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.

Other6Reviewcronista.com/infotechnology/gadgets/probamos-la-minisforum-ms-02-ultra-una-pc-ultra-compacta-con-mucha-potenciaRead 5 October 2026Review says metal enclosure but does not identify steel versus aluminium. Stored other means unspecified metal.

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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.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualpc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-02+Ultra/user+manual/MS-02+Ultra+-+User+Manual+-+10+Languages+-+V1.0.zipRead 5 October 2026

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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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Motherboard

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Chipset

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Intel WM8804Owner's manualgithub.com/minisforum-docs/MS-02-Ultra/blob/main/Docs/English/02-Ultra-BaseGuide.mdRead 5 October 2026vPro support section names WM880 for 285HX. The guide overview has an erroneous 8P+8E shorthand, so CPU clusters use Intel ARK, which states 8P+16E. Intel E810-XXV2 controller uses first PCIe4 x4 group in the proprietary connector, with additional NVMe signal groups. No proprietary motherboard form factor or PSU standard is inferred from a proprietary slot protocol.

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

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CPU socket

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

FCBGA21145Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242297/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 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.

AGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

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.

BMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra

Mechanical slot type	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe x16	16	5	1	No
PCIe x8	4	4	1	No
PCIe x16	Not available	4	1	Yes
M.2 E-key	1	4	1	Yes

Source3Owner's manualpc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-02+Ultra/user+manual/MS-02+Ultra+-+User+Manual+-+10+Languages+-+V1.0.zipRead 5 October 2026

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.

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.

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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 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

Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 October 2026

Processor brand

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

Intel5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242297/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

Arrow Lake5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242297/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

AGEEKOM 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.

BMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.8	5.5
Efficiency	16	2.1	4.6

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242297/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026CPU Specifications: eight P cores 2.8 GHz base / 5.5 GHz category turbo, sixteen E cores 2.1 GHz base / 4.6 GHz category turbo, 24 threads, 36 MB Intel Smart Cache, CPU TSMC N3B, base power 55 W. NPU peak 13 TOPS Int8. Package FCBGA2114. The 55 W chip base rating differs from OEM-configured 100/140 W performance mode and is intentionally kept separate.

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

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

245Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242297/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 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

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.

36MB5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242297/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

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.

3nm5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242297/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

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.

55W5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242297/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

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140W4Owner's manualgithub.com/minisforum-docs/MS-02-Ultra/blob/main/Docs/English/02-Ultra-BaseGuide.mdRead 5 October 2026CPU Power and Limits table: factory 285HX without discrete GPU has PL1 100 W and PL2 140 W for 32 seconds. With GPU it reduces to 90/110 W. Stored 140 W is OEM-configured PL2, not Intel maximum turbo power 160 W. The guide explicitly says internal PSU is rated 350 W. 1U does not identify a schema PSU dimensions class.

Unlocked multiplier

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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.

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.

13TOPS5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242297/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Integrated GPU

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

Intel Graphics5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242297/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Cooling

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CPU cooler

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.

Air1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 October 2026Six heat pipes and two CPU cooling fans, 70 x 25 mm and 60 x 20 mm, are stated. The fans table excludes standalone CPU-cooler rotors, so those two fans are not entered as chassis fans. A smaller rear SSD cooling fan appears in review photographs, but exact rotor size and total chassis count are not stated.

CPU cooler model

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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.

AGEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

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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.

BMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra

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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

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.

No6Reviewcronista.com/infotechnology/gadgets/probamos-la-minisforum-ms-02-ultra-una-pc-ultra-compacta-con-mucha-potenciaRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

32GB1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

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.

DDR51Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

4,800MT/s6Reviewcronista.com/infotechnology/gadgets/probamos-la-minisforum-ms-02-ultra-una-pc-ultra-compacta-con-mucha-potenciaRead 5 October 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 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.

Slots1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 October 2026

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

AGEEKOM 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.

BMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	16
SO-DIMM	2	No	Not available

Source6Reviewcronista.com/infotechnology/gadgets/probamos-la-minisforum-ms-02-ultra-una-pc-ultra-compacta-con-mucha-potenciaRead 5 October 2026Exact tested 285HX, 32 GB DDR5-4800 in two 16 GB SO-DIMMs, one 1 TB NVMe SSD, integrated graphics, included dual-25G card and Windows 11 Pro. The maker four-slot design therefore has two unused RAM slots. Maker documents four M.2 2280 sockets, and this unit has one installed SSD, so one occupied plus three free connectors are grouped without asserting which connector holds the SSD. Type and occupancy are complete. No slot generation is assigned.

RAM slots

2=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

4=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

Free RAM slots

Not available

2=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

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.

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256GB1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 October 2026True means this 285HX system supports system-level ECC when compatible ECC SO-DIMMs are installed. The reference 32 GB configuration is not claimed to ship with ECC memory. Installed memory module brand is not fixed by the maker.

Storage

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Storage

2TB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

1TB=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.

AGEEKOM 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

BMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra

Capacity (GB)	Type
1,000	NVMe SSD

Source6Reviewcronista.com/infotechnology/gadgets/probamos-la-minisforum-ms-02-ultra-una-pc-ultra-compacta-con-mucha-potenciaRead 5 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.

AGEEKOM 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

BMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra

Form factor	Interface	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	3	No

Source6Reviewcronista.com/infotechnology/gadgets/probamos-la-minisforum-ms-02-ultra-una-pc-ultra-compacta-con-mucha-potenciaRead 5 October 2026

M.2 slots

2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

4=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

3=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

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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.

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.

350W4Owner's manualgithub.com/minisforum-docs/MS-02-Ultra/blob/main/Docs/English/02-Ultra-BaseGuide.mdRead 5 October 2026

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

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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.

Not available

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Modular cables

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PSU model

Not available

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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.

Not available

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Ports

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

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

Front1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 October 2026

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

AGEEKOM 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.

BMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Power out (W)
USB-C	USB4 V2	2	80	15
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 October 2026Full MS-02 Ultra Specification, MS-02U-285HX column: two front USB4 V2 80 Gbps Type-C with DP 2.0 Alt Mode and 15 W output, one USB-A 10 Gbps and one combo audio jack. Front-only Thunderbolt 5 nomenclature is not placed in a rear-port derived field.

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.

AGEEKOM 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.

BMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	USB4	1	40	USB4	15	Yes	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	3	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
HDMI	2.1 FRL	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Other	SFP28	2	25	Not available	Not available	Not available	Add-in card

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 October 2026Full rear table plus maker catalogue identify four motherboard USB ports, HDMI 2.1 FRL, 10 GbE and 2.5 GbE RJ45, and two 25 GbE connectors on the included add-in card. Manual identifies these as SFP28, supporting 25 GbE with SFP28 modules and 10 GbE with SFP+ modules. Schema has no SFP28 enum, so other plus precise version is used.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/3319/3266/files/MINISFORUM_Product_Manual_2026.pdfRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualpc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-02+Ultra/user+manual/MS-02+Ultra+-+User+Manual+-+10+Languages+-+V1.0.zipRead 5 October 2026

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

4=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

3=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.

0=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

2=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

10Gbps=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 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 71Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 October 2026

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

Not available

Intel BE2001Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi antenna

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

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Bluetooth

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

5.41Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 October 2026

Ethernet controller

Not available

Realtek RTL8127 (10 GbE), Intel I226-LM (2.5 GbE), Intel E810-XXV2 (dual 25 GbE)4Owner's manualgithub.com/minisforum-docs/MS-02-Ultra/blob/main/Docs/English/02-Ultra-BaseGuide.mdRead 5 October 2026

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

Not available

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

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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

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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.

Not available

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Lighting software

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Software

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Operating system

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

Windows 11 Pro6Reviewcronista.com/infotechnology/gadgets/probamos-la-minisforum-ms-02-ultra-una-pc-ultra-compacta-con-mucha-potenciaRead 5 October 2026

OS family

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

Windows6Reviewcronista.com/infotechnology/gadgets/probamos-la-minisforum-ms-02-ultra-una-pc-ultra-compacta-con-mucha-potenciaRead 5 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

Not available

Max graphics card length

Not available

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Max CPU cooler height

Not available

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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.

Not available

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Measured performance

5 of 8 differ

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

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

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.

2,810points6Reviewcronista.com/infotechnology/gadgets/probamos-la-minisforum-ms-02-ultra-una-pc-ultra-compacta-con-mucha-potenciaRead 5 October 2026Reviewer explicitly Geekbench 7: single 2810, multi 22832. Exact 32 GB / 1 TB / 285HX integrated-GPU unit, Balanced mode. BIOS, Windows build and benchmark minor version are not stated. Cinebench R23 results are excluded because schema only has Cinebench 2024 fields.

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

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.

22,832points6Reviewcronista.com/infotechnology/gadgets/probamos-la-minisforum-ms-02-ultra-una-pc-ultra-compacta-con-mucha-potenciaRead 5 October 2026

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

Not available

2,068points6Reviewcronista.com/infotechnology/gadgets/probamos-la-minisforum-ms-02-ultra-una-pc-ultra-compacta-con-mucha-potenciaRead 5 October 2026Exact 285HX 32 GB DDR5-4800, one 1 TB NVMe SSD, integrated graphics unit. Review gaming section publishes 3DMark Time Spy graphics score 2068. Steel Nomad Light is not the ordinary Steel Nomad benchmark and is omitted. All tests ran in Balanced mode. Driver and BIOS versions are not stated.

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

Not available

Not available

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

7,046MB/s6Reviewcronista.com/infotechnology/gadgets/probamos-la-minisforum-ms-02-ultra-una-pc-ultra-compacta-con-mucha-potenciaRead 5 October 2026CrystalDiskMark sequential read is published as 7046 MB/s for the installed 1 TB NVMe SSD. Test version, queue depth, size and SSD model are not stated. TechRadar 64 GB ECC review and barebone owner results are different configurations and no measurements are transferred. Claimed 36 dB noise is not a measurement. Reported CPU temperatures are not a defined sustained synthetic stress test, so those fields are omitted.

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.

AGEEKOM 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.

BMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Low	XeSS Balanced	41
Grand Theft Auto V	1920	1080	Normal	Not available	76

Source6Reviewcronista.com/infotechnology/gadgets/probamos-la-minisforum-ms-02-ultra-una-pc-ultra-compacta-con-mucha-potenciaRead 5 October 2026Reviewer gives Shadow of the Tomb Raider 1080p Low with XeSS Balanced at 41 FPS and GTA V 1080p Normal at 76 FPS. 1080p is 1920 x 1080. Anti-aliasing, ray tracing, frame generation, 1% lows and GTA V upscaling are not stated and those cells are omitted.

Measured noise and temperature

None of 6 known

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

Not available

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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.

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

Measured power

None of 6 known

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

Not available

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

Not available

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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.

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

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

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Certifications

2 of 5 differ

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

Not available

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

Not available

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Copilot+ PC

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.

Not available

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.

Not available

Not available

Other certifications

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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

2years1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 October 2026US maker store explicitly advertises two-year seller warranty. No worldwide statutory warranty or service mode is inferred. Current store price and discounts are not launch prices.

Warranty service

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.

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Links

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Product page

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.

store.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstation1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

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.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/3319/3266/files/MINISFORUM_Product_Manual_2026.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/3319/3266/files/MINISFORUM_Product_Manual_2026.pdfRead 5 October 2026Opened complete MINISFORUM Product Manual 2026 catalogue and its MS-02 Ultra two-page specification section. Documents dual 25 GbE card as installed and unavailable for further card expansion. Chassis volume is maker-published 4.8 L. Dimension triplet 221.5 x 97 x 225 mm is not axis-labelled, so dimensions_mm is omitted. Product page says PCIe 4.0 storage, while the user manual states an onboard PCIe 5.0 maximum. Slot generations and storage_pcie_gen_max are omitted rather than resolve this silently.

Manual

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.

pc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-02+Ultra/user+manual/MS-02+Ultra+-+User+Manual+-+10+Languages+-+V1.0.zip3Owner's manualpc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-02+Ultra/user+manual/MS-02+Ultra+-+User+Manual+-+10+Languages+-+V1.0.zipRead 5 October 2026Official support-page download opened and English PDF inside read in full. Printed pages 1 and 13 describe tool-free slide-out chassis after hand-tightened screws. Page 10 says the electrical PCIe x4 slot is physically x8. The second mechanical x16 slot uses proprietary signals and is occupied by the included 25G plus two-NVMe card, so no generic electrical lane count is assigned. M.2 E-key WLAN slot and its PCIe 4.0 x1 support appear on pages 9-10. No SATA drive bay is inferred from support for SATA on one M.2 connector. SFP28 text is on page 8. Package items marked optional by region are omitted.

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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