Bmax B8A Pro
Score: 72/100Skytech Gaming Storm
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Skytech Storm Gaming PC offers a high-end Ryzen 7 7700 paired with an RTX 5060 Ti, delivering strong 1080p performance and future-ready DDR5 memory. It includes a clean Windows 11 install, solid cooling, and U.S. support, though Wi-Fi is limited to Wi-Fi 5 and the 650 W PSU may restrict later upgrades.
The BMAX B8A Pro combines a Zen 4 Ryzen 7 8745HS CPU, Radeon 780M iGPU and 16 GB DDR5 RAM in a 430 g chassis, delivering strong performance, triple-4K support and fast PCIe 4.0 storage. It excels in portability and speed but is limited by a single-gigabit Ethernet port and modest RAM capacity.
| Attribute | | Skytech Gaming Storm |
|---|---|---|
— | 16 GBbest | |
8best | 8best | |
16best | 16best | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
3.8 GHzbest | 3.8 GHzbest | |
4.9 GHz | 5.3 GHzbest | |
512 GB | 1,000 GBbest | |
4,800 MHz | 6,000 MHzbest |
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| Attribute | | Skytech Gaming Storm |
|---|---|---|
Graphics(1) | ||
GPU Model | AMD Radeon 780M | RTX 5060 Ti |
Processor(2) | ||
CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS | Ryzen 7 7700 |
CPU Boost Clock (GHz) | 4.9 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
Storage(1) | ||
Primary Storage Capacity (GB) | 512 GB | 1000 GB |
Memory(1) | ||
RAM Speed (MHz) | 4800 MHz | 6000 MHz |
Power & Cooling(1) | ||
Power Supply Wattage (W) | 65 W | 650 W |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.43 kg | 12.5 kg |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 5 |
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Professional reviewers praise the B8A Pro for its powerful CPU, capable iGPU and lightweight design, while noting the lack of USB-C PD, limited Ethernet speed and occasional fan noise.
Users love the fast boot times and multi-monitor capability, but many mention fan noise during intensive tasks and wish for a higher-speed Ethernet connection.
Professional reviewers note that the Skytech Storm's RTX 5060 Ti with 16 GB VRAM and Ryzen 7 7700 provide a compelling performance-to-price ratio, especially for 1080p gaming, while praising DDR5 memory and clean Windows install.
Everyday users appreciate the out-of-the-box gaming experience, high frame rates, RGB aesthetics, and responsive U.S. support, but complain about inconsistent GPU cooling, occasional Wi-Fi drops, and basic peripherals.
“Easy to set up and works fast with all my programs.”
“I use it as a mini recording studio. I can take it everywhere and it's easy to set up.”
“Connected to both monitors in minutes. USB-C port handles all my peripherals.”
