ALLIWAVA GH9

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• ALLIWAVA GH9 $699.99
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The ALLIWAVA GH9 is a Mini PC that refuses to blend in. While most mini PCs are designed to be inconspicuous black boxes that disappear under a monitor, the GH9 goes in the opposite direction—tall, hexagonal, covered in sharp lines, cutouts for airflow, and topped with prominent Cyberpunk branding. It looks less like an office desktop and more like a gaming console or an enthusiast’s custom mod project.

Priced between $500–$659 depending on configuration and retailer, the GH9 is powered by Intel’s 12th Gen Core i9-12900HK—a 14-core, 20-thread processor (6 performance cores + 8 efficiency cores) that can boost up to 5.0 GHz. It comes with 32GB of DDR4 RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD, making it a compelling option for users who need serious CPU muscle for productivity, virtualization, and multitasking.

However, the GH9’s story is one of contrasts. It offers exceptional CPU performance but is held back by aging DDR4 memory and integrated graphics that can’t keep up with modern competitors. It has a striking design but a plastic build that feels less premium than it looks. This is a machine that demands you understand its trade-offs before you buy.

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Summary

The ALLIWAVA GH9 is a specialist’s machine, not a generalist’s. It’s for users who need serious CPU power and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, who don’t mind weak integrated graphics because they’ll use an eGPU anyway, and who appreciate a design that breaks the Mini PC mould.

For everyone else—especially gamers, casual users, or anyone seeking the best all-round value—the BOSGAME M4 Neo and other AMD-based Mini PCs are simply better choices at similar prices. The GH9 is impressive in parts, but as a complete package, it struggles to compete in a fiercely competitive market.

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