Geekom A9 Mega (128GB + 2TB) Review: The Maxed-Out Configuration of Geekom's Flagship
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with Radeon 8060S graphics, 128 GB of soldered LPDDR5X at 8000 MT/s and 2 TB across two PCIe Gen4x4 slots.
This is the top configuration of the A9 Mega and the most expensive machine Geekom sells. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 pairs with Radeon 8060S graphics and an XDNA 2 NPU, and it is fed by 128 GB of LPDDR5X running at 8000 MT/s, which is the whole point of the configuration because that pool is shared with the graphics. It is also the catch: the memory is soldered, so 128 GB is the ceiling for the life of the machine. Storage is the opposite story, two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 slots that arrive with 2 TB fitted and support RAID 0 or RAID 1. At this tier it only makes sense when the unified memory and the graphics class are the reason for the purchase.
- Local AI model deployment
- GPU-accelerated rendering
- Multi-display workstations
- Small-form-factor desktop replacement
Pros
- AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with Radeon 8060S graphics and an XDNA 2 NPU
- 128 GB of LPDDR5X at 8000 MT/s, shared with the graphics
- 2 TB fitted across two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 slots with RAID 0 and RAID 1
- IceBlast 5.0 vapor chamber cooling with dual fans
- Dual 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
- Two USB4 Type-C ports at 40Gbps and two HDMI 2.1 outputs
- Fingerprint sensor and SDXC card reader on the chassis
- Aluminum chassis, Windows 11 Pro preinstalled and a three-year warranty
Cons
- Memory is soldered, so 128 GB is a permanent ceiling
- External 330W power adapter instead of an internal supply
- No dedicated DisplayPort connector, only DisplayPort 2.1 over USB4
- No Thunderbolt certification on the USB4 ports
- No built-in speakers
- No Kensington lock slot
- No VESA mount included
Who is the A9 Mega 128GB build for?
This configuration is aimed at the work that needs a large memory pool sitting next to capable graphics. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 brings Radeon 8060S graphics and a separate XDNA 2 NPU, and the 128 GB of LPDDR5X at 8000 MT/s is unified, so the graphics side can draw on far more memory than a discrete card of similar class would carry. That suits local model inference, 3D and video work, and anything that would otherwise mean a tower with a dedicated GPU. The chassis is a 171 x 171 x 70.9 mm aluminum box weighing about 1.9 kg with its adapter, so the same capability fits on a desk instead of under one.
What the maxed-out configuration gives you
Memory and storage are both at the top of what this platform offers: 128 GB of LPDDR5X at 8000 MT/s, which is also the maximum the machine accepts, and 2 TB pre-fitted across two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 slots with RAID 0 and RAID 1 available. Cooling is the IceBlast 5.0 design, a vapor chamber with dual fans, which is what a sustained load on this silicon needs. Connectivity is generous for the format: dual 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, two USB4 Type-C ports at 40Gbps, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and two Type-C ports, a USB 2.0 port, two HDMI 2.1 outputs, an SDXC card reader and a 3.5 mm stereo jack. A fingerprint sensor sits on the chassis for Windows Hello sign-in, Windows 11 Pro is preinstalled, and the box includes an HDMI cable. The warranty runs three years.
What to know before you buy
Three limits are worth weighing. The memory is soldered LPDDR5X, so the 128 GB it ships with is permanent, and on a machine sold for AI work memory is usually the first thing you want more of later. Power comes from an external 330W adapter rather than an internal supply, which is a large brick to find room for. And the display outputs are HDMI 2.1 and USB4: there is no dedicated DisplayPort connector, DisplayPort 2.1 travels over the USB4 ports instead, and the ports are not Thunderbolt certified. Smaller omissions round it out: no built-in speakers, no Kensington lock slot and no VESA mount in the box, so wall or monitor mounting means buying the bracket separately.
Is the Geekom A9 Mega worth it?
It is worth it for a narrow but real case: a large unified memory pool feeding capable integrated graphics in a small, quiet, aluminum box. Nothing cheaper in the category gives the graphics side 128 GB to work with, and the two Gen4x4 slots mean storage does not have to be traded away for it. Against that, this is the most expensive tier of the mini PC market, the memory can never grow, and a tower with a discrete card remains the alternative whenever size is not the constraint. If a smaller memory pool would do, the rest of the A series covers ordinary workstation duty for far less.
Frequently asked questions
Can the memory be upgraded later?
No. The 128 GB of LPDDR5X is soldered to the board, which is how it reaches 8000 MT/s, and 128 GB is also the maximum the machine supports. If you expect to need more memory later, this is not the machine to buy.
How much storage does it come with and can it be expanded?
It ships with 2 TB on an M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe drive, and there are two of those slots, so a second drive can be added and configured as RAID 0 or RAID 1.
How many displays can it drive?
It has two HDMI 2.1 outputs plus two USB4 Type-C ports that carry DisplayPort 2.1, so four display connections are available without an adapter.
Does it have Thunderbolt?
No. The two Type-C ports are USB4 at 40Gbps rather than Thunderbolt, so they cover the same bandwidth and DisplayPort output but without Thunderbolt certification.
How is it powered?
Through an external adapter rated 20VDC, 16.5A, 330W. There is no internal power supply, so the brick has to sit on the desk or the floor alongside the machine.
What comes in the box?
The machine, the 330W power adapter and an HDMI cable, along with the printed documentation. A VESA mounting bracket is not included.
