Should you buy a Windows mini PC in 2025? My verdict after a week of testing

ZDNET’s key takeaways

• The Geekom A9 Max AI is available for $999 on Amazon.
• This tiny PC has tons of power to spare and can even work well with the inefficiencies of Windows.
• However, its fans can be quite loud.

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When I review small form factor PCs, I tend to keep my expectations in check. Given that I use a monstrous System76 Thelio desktop for most of my work, it’s generally a challenge for such a tiny, shiny box to match. In fact, I’ve never…