GEEKOM A8 Max vs ZOTAC MAGNUS ONE EU275070C
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GEEKOM A8 Max
Ryzen 9 8945HS / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro / silver chassis / US market
ZOTAC MAGNUS ONE EU275070C
Core Ultra 7 265 / RTX 5070 12GB / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Home
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1Is it fast for normal work?
GEEKOM A8 Max
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Video editing with effects
TT Technology reported choppy playback when adding heavier effects and stabilization to a 4K Premiere Pro timeline on his 32GB/2TB unit. He found proxies useful for smoother editing. This is a report about his project, not a MiniPCBench performance measurement.
TT Technology · 3:21
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Video editing with effects Not available
2Can it handle sustained work?
GEEKOM A8 Max
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ZOTAC MAGNUS ONE EU275070C
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3Can it game?
GEEKOM A8 Max
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ZOTAC MAGNUS ONE EU275070C
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4Is it loud or hot?
GEEKOM A8 Max
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ZOTAC MAGNUS ONE EU275070C
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5How much electricity does it use?
GEEKOM A8 Max
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ZOTAC MAGNUS ONE EU275070C
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6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
GEEKOM A8 Max
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Opening the case
Robtech showed that opening his A8 Max required removing four glued rubber feet before prying off the bottom cover. Allow extra care and time when accessing the memory or SSD.
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Aftermarket cooler and PSU did not fit unchanged Not available
ZOTAC MAGNUS ONE EU275070C
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Opening the case Not available
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Aftermarket cooler and PSU did not fit unchanged
GucksTV reports that the attempted Noctua NH-L9i cooler and SilverStone 600W Flex ATX power supply would require modifications to fit. The reviewer found memory, SSD and Wi-Fi-card replacement straightforward. This concerns those attempted parts, not every aftermarket option.
GucksTV · 23:30
7Is it good value?
GEEKOM A8 Max
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ZOTAC MAGNUS ONE EU275070C
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8Will it be dependable?
GEEKOM A8 Max
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ZOTAC MAGNUS ONE EU275070C
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References
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GEEKOM. A8 Max specifications and US retail configurations. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 9 8945HS / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro / silver chassis / US market
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Robtech. Bigger and Better Ryzen Mini PC - GEEKOM A8 MAX Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 9 8945HS / 32GB DDR5 / 2TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro; firmware unconfirmed. Storage differs from this 1TB catalog configuration.
Disclosure: Manufacturer supplied review unit; affiliate and coupon links.
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TT Technology. Geekom A8 Max - Epic Mini Pc!. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 9 8945HS / 32GB DDR5 / 2TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro; UK power adapter; firmware unconfirmed. Storage differs from this 1TB catalog configuration.
Disclosure: Sponsored by GEEKOM; manufacturer supplied unit and retail/coupon links.
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ZOTAC. MAGNUS ONE EU275070C Windows configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 7 265 / RTX 5070 12GB / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Home
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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ZOTAC. EU275070C family user manual. Product page. Accessed .
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GucksTV. Zotac Magnus One with RTX 5070: Mini PC with limited headroom. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 7 265 and desktop RTX 5070 barebone, fitted with 64GB Kingston Fury Impact DDR5-5600 and 2TB Kingston Renegade G5. Windows edition and firmware unconfirmed; aftermarket PSU and cooler fit attempts are separate from stock testing.
Disclosure: Paid-promotion label and Keysworlds sponsorship visible; purchase, loan or retention status of the Zotac unit unconfirmed.
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for GEEKOM A8 Max
Higher listed specifications for ZOTAC MAGNUS ONE EU275070C
- Supports 32 GB more memory
- Provides 3 storage slots versus
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | A8 Max | MAGNUS ONE EU275070C |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 20 / 20 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon 780M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 desktop, 12GB GDDR7 |
Memory and storage
| Specification | A8 Max | MAGNUS ONE EU275070C |
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| Memory type | DDR5 SO-DIMM | DDR5 SO-DIMM; one module installed, fitted speed unconfirmed |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 3 |
Connectivity
| Specification | A8 Max | MAGNUS ONE EU275070C |
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| Ethernet | 2 × 2.5GbE | 1 x 5Gbps Ethernet and 1 x Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 | Intel Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4; exact module unconfirmed |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | Yes |
Size and price
| Specification | A8 Max | MAGNUS ONE EU275070C |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | 8.48 liters |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |