Hardware Review 2026
TOPGRO T1-MAX Review: A 24-Core Gaming Beast with RTX 4070
By MiniPCDeals Staff | Last Updated: January 28, 2026
In the rapidly evolving landscape of small form factor (SFF) computing, the TOPGRO T1-MAX represents the current “ceiling” of what is possible. Featuring the Intel Core i9-13900HX and a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, this is less of a “mini PC” and more of a workstation shrunk down to the size of a lunchbox.
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1. CPU Performance: 24 Cores in Your Palm
The TOPGRO T1-MAX is powered by the Intel Core i9-13900HX. With 24 cores (8P + 16E) and 32 threads, it obliterates multi-tasking bottlenecks.
In our Cinebench R23 tests, it scored significantly higher than the Ryzen 9 8945HS found in many competitors. Whether you are compiling large codebases or rendering 4K video, the 5.4GHz turbo frequency ensures snappy performance.
2. RTX 4070: DLSS 3.5 and AI Capability
The inclusion of a dedicated RTX 4070 (8GB GDDR6) separates the T1-MAX from the pack. While integrated graphics like the Radeon 780M are impressive, they cannot touch the raw pixel-pushing power of a dedicated Ada Lovelace GPU.
Gaming Results (1440p High Settings):
- Cyberpunk 2077 (RT On): 95 FPS
- Call of Duty: Warzone: 140+ FPS
- Microsoft Flight Simulator: 75 FPS
3. Must-Have Accessories for the T1-MAX
To truly unlock the power of an i9/RTX 4070 setup, you need peripherals that can keep up. Here are our top-tier recommendations:
4. Cooling & The Physical Turbo Button
TOPGRO uses a high-density copper heatpipe array and a unique Full-Speed Fan Button. During stress tests, this button lowered temperatures from 92°C to 82°C under heavy load.
The noise level is significant in Turbo mode, but for gaming with a headset, it is a non-issue.
5. Connectivity and Multi-Monitor Support
With HDMI 2.0 and DP 2.0, you can drive dual 4K monitors. The 2.5G Ethernet and WiFi 6E ensure your online gaming remains lag-free.
6. Final Verdict
- Insane i9-13900HX performance
- RTX 4070 is a 1440p beast
- 64GB DDR5 RAM included
- No HDMI 2.1 support
- Fans are loud in Turbo mode