GMKtec Mini PC Intel Core i3-10110U Processor (Beats 4300U/N150) 8GB DDR4 256GB SSD i226-V RJ45 Ethernet Desktop Computer 4K Dual/ 4X USB3.2/ WiFi 6 BT5.2/ Nucbox G3 Pro

I'm honestly quite shocked at the value this thing has packed into it. I originally wanted to just convert this into a Linux-only machine and set up emulation there but I quickly found that there were some issues with display and processing. What I thought was going to be a fairly light load, turned out to be more than it could handle. It was not even running a sega Genesis game well. I also found that there's something with the display/graphics that I couldn't even get dual screens to work in Ubuntu Linux. Nor could I send audio out via HDMI. GMKTec had a build of Ubuntu but when I tried to install it, the computer did not seem to like it. I never was able to get their build of Ubuntu working. I feel like their build could have solved some of the Linux issues. I don't think it was inherently that the machine couldn't handle the graphics processing. So after wiping the machine a few times through trial and error I was able to get both Linux and Windows installed and either selectable during the boot menu. Having reinstalled Windows again I needed to download the drivers from GMKTec's website and run the install script. This was necessarily to ensure that the graphics and sound worked properly. This time attempting to run emulation (on windows) I was been pleasantly surprised. This machine, currently being under $200, has been able to handle a wide variety of retro gaming from original NES to Wii U. The Wii and Wii U emulation has some stuttering during assets loading or busy environments, but when the games are running things are generally smooth and appropriately 30 or 60 fps. Switching to Steam, I was able to run Ori and the will of the wisps, but only after turning down the graphic settings to Low. Running normal day to day web browsing works fine and it has a great amount of storage 1TB. This is a perfect day to day machine for probably 70-80% of users. This is also a perfect solution for travel or hooking up to a TV where the small form factor is preferred over a big tower or laptop. I think for more serious PC gamers this is not going to be enough processing power to run any powerful modern games. For the price, this is also a perfect machine to try out configurations that might break your normal computer, like trying to install multiple OS's and accidentally wiping the machine. For me this is going to be a perfect machine for learning different technologies on where I don't want to clutter my main machine. What's crazy is that a machine like this would have been completely sufficient to do all of my college homework on, though I think a laptop is better for that job (especially taking notes). PC's have come extremely far since the late 90s and early 00s. From that perspective it is mind blowing what this thing can do. From the perspective of today, this is adequate to handle almost any task, but intensive gaming, number crunching, video editing, or 3d rendering this is probably going to fall short. That being said the price to value ratio is still extremely high.

This is a great mini-PC. Was looking for a low powered chip to run some older games and emulation, which this does great! The N95 chip performs well. It ran Half Life 2, Portal 2, and emulated titles at 60fps. Even a newer title like Rocket League, around 40fps. For basic tasks such as browsing the web and light tasks, it is more than powerful. It is practically silent and very light. Could be great for traveling if paired with a portable monitor. Good build quality. Found my WiFi network immediately. Setup took less than 10 minutes on Windows 11. Definitely enjoy it!

I have spent the last few days putting this device through tests working on making sure it can actually do the jobs I got it for. So far, this appears to be a really solid choice for a home server network hub / main box for anything that doesn't require mass storage. I have replaced the internal m.2 card with a Transcend 2TB drive: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092W8G8C6?th=1 My system is running ProxMox VE as the base operating system, then I deployed Docker and Docker Compose natively on the host system and used handy ProxMox helper scripts to setup and spin up VM and containerized versions of Opnsense, Adguard, and Home Assistant. Via Docker Compose I deployed Traefik, sabnzbd, Audiobookshelf, Lidarr, Navidrome, VaultWarden, Bookstack, Baikal, DocMost, Joplin, prowlarr, and a WebDAV sync server for RetroArch. Using even "just" an SSD style m.2 to host everything, I'm finding the 12GB of RAM version to be just about perfect as a spot to put those services and then I'm using the rest of the bulk storage for a music collection, audiobook collection, and podcast storage. Audiobookshelf runs nice and responsively with this as a host. I ran my unit through like 8 hours of memtest86, no errors at all (woo!). Then I installed the OS as documented above. Then I felt like it would make sense to run some download tests. Sabnzbd++ running in a container on this system ran (I'm pretty sure) faster than it has for me before on this connection. So this system is outperforming a router while also deliverying Opnsense's enterprise class control and firewall. 69.6 GB - downloaded in 15m 37s, average 76.2 MB/s, unpacked in 28m 50s 90.9 GB - downloaded in 22m 37s, average 68.6 MB/s, unpacked in 20m 49s 91.1 GB - downloaded in 18m 39s, average 84.1 MB/s, unpacked directly 15.2 GB - downloaded in 3m 6s, average 83.5 MB/s, direct unpack Obviously, my MUCH bigger and more electrically inefficient AMD AM4 system would unpack these jobs faster, but these are basically the most difficult jobs I could think of for the sabnzbd++ chain, a couple of untouched full size ISOs where the system has to download and handle 10s of GBs at a time. No hiccups or problems encountered, this tiny guy crunched that data out like a champ. Basically, the Intel N150 really is that good! Downsides & Notes: I didn't touch the WiFi / BlueTooth unit on mine at all and can't speak to its usefulness. Also, with only one m.2 2242 slot and the stated max capacity of 2TB means, unless you slap some USB3-based storage on, this guy will be limited by its data storage in terms of workloads it can do. Overall: I was shocked at how tiny and cute this device is, and the BIOS lets you change the LED ring light at the bottom to a bunch of different colors, so it seriously overdelivered for me in terms of asthetics and build quality. It's priced competitively with a good router, but running Opnsense on real hardware with multiple GB of RAM to throw at the problem, you are going to outperform any router that costs the same price this does. Just add a wireless access point and go :) A dual NIC mini PC as gateway and main home services host is going to be my go-to solution going forward, it's great!

This is a great little computer. Its about as basic as it gets, but that's what I was in the market for. As I age, I've found I barely even use a computer at home for personal stuff at all any more. I have a work laptop that docks to a couple monitors for work from home stuff. I have an extensive steam game library from the old days, but i just don't really have a place in my life for gaming anymore, and i have a Nintendo switch for what little gaming i do. So, I sold my personal laptop and old gaming PC and replaced it with this... Its attached to the back of one of my work monitors, and runs 24/7 as a plex server and network storage computer. I can switch the monitor over to it if i want to, but i will probably just remote into it from my phone for most quick media and file management tasks. It serves up full 4k over wifi no problem. During setup and configuration, it seemed speedy, and responsive enough, and would probably be just fine for a daily use computer for just about everything. It came with Windows 11 pro pre-installed with no bloatware, and setup was super easy. I'm honestly amazed what you can get for so little money, and in a package not much bigger than a deck of cards. I heavily considered getting a "better" mini PC with better graphics, more RAM, etc... but i tried to be honest with myself on my use case, and this is probably better, as it is so efficient for 24/7 mini-server type use. At some point i may try running some basic 3d modeling software of it, as this is about the most demanding thing i can think of that i may still want to do in my personal life, but bottom line, this is a lot of computer for a little money and no space at all. Pretty cool. Note that i was considering using it with my USB-C laptop dock to switch in and out with my work laptop,and the user manual confirmed that the usb-c port is only for power, and its not a thunderbolt port, so that wouldnt work. If you want USB4/thunderbolt, you may need to upgrade a bit more.

May 2024 I use this mini PC for my home theater use. I have the TVGuardian+ app (search TVG+, not the old set-top box) which does a very good job of taking out all the unnecessary foul language for Netflix, Prime, and several other similar apps (with more coming). The app works through Windows 11 and Chrome browser (only), hence, the need for a mini computer to run it, rather than having a laptop running for TV watching. When using this mini-PC for only this use it starts super fast not being junked up with lots of apps. My wireless USB Logitech trackball plugs into the mini-PC & can just sit on my recliner armrest to do everything after starting up the mini-PC with a Logitech keyboard on my coffee table that only needs to be on for 15 seconds to login. The min-PC easily plugs into my audio amp for 5.1 sound through HDMI, then the audio amp to the TV also through HDMI. I elected to get this model with not only the tiny, faster M.2 form factor, but an NVMe technology rather than the rapidly depreciating SATA in case for some reason TVG+ didn't work out I could use it with a big monitor in the office as a second computer. Well, after 9 months we really love TVG+ and the ability to watch many more shows now that the needlessly tedious foul language is muted and the closed captioning is replaced with nicer words. It has found its home on the TV component shelf. So far, 5 stars. UPDATE: June 2024 I started getting strange behavior: Whenever I moved my trackball to get around on Chrome or any programming app like Netflix, Prime, etc. the TV screen would go black for 1-2 seconds, then reappear. I thought it was a problem with TVG+ (TV Guardian+) and just put up with it. Update late Jan 2026 One of the two HDMI sockets on the GMKtec mini PC failed in strange ways causing Netflix to only partially connect - meaning I got only Netflix's top menu bar and an otherwise black screen. Thinking it must be something other than the GMKtec I began elimination diagnosis. Netflix worked fine on my laptop with HDMI out to my audio amp then to TV. So, I unplugged everything and switched to the other HDMI socket on the GMKtec. Everything went back to normal... with no 1-2 second black screen on every trackball movement... almost, that is. In order to get Netflix to work properly I could no longer just put the GMKtec to sleep like I had been doing since May of 2024 (with complete shutdowns about once a week). I have to now do a full Windows shutdown each time to get it to work. So, clearly something is wrong with the GMKtec and has been all along since June of 2024 when the momentary black screens began to appear. I contacted GMKtec to get their take on it and if they'd be willing to replace the unit since something was wrong with it a month after putting it into service. Nope! It's out of warranty. Never-mind it really began failing only a month into service, So, boo on GMKtecs warranty. AND, BTW, even during the warranty period you would have to ship it back to the manufacturer in guess where? Yep, China. So GMKtec is off my list of reputable, or competent manufacturers. Who would expect to have to replace a PC every year and a half? I went from 5 to 2 stars for unreliability, and then 2 to 1 star for bad repair or replacement policy for having to ship it back to China. Boooooo again. STAY AWAY.

Basically, I tried to do everything I could to test this unit and see if it stumbled in any way. I have not been able to make it stumble so I am very pleased with this purchase. I love the small size and because of it I may just keep components in several places and just transport the small box as my portable computer. It has plenty of power for the type of work I do, which is normal homeowner type of uses. It has all the ports I could use or anticipate needing. It has a DP Port (Display Port) which is used to string multiple monitors together. I haven’t considered this in the past, but may in the future and it will be nice to have the option with this machine. Some of the USB ports I’m using could be freed up by using Bluetooth components. I would recommend this computer for people looking for an alternative to laptops or towers and the price is right considering what you get. It also appears to me that upgrading to larger RAM and Storage may not be necessary as the cloud appears to be taking over. I upgraded my other mini to larger RAM and a 1 terabit drive. But after using this unit I’m not sure it is necessary. All in all I can’t say anything negative about the unit. I’m very pleased! Keep reading for additional detailed description. This is my second minicomputer from GMKtec. I purchased one about 1 year ago. It worked well but the SSD crashed. The company worked with me, and I was able to replace the SSD, and rebuild the software and it has been working ever since. So, they have been responsive and stand behind their products. I had a need for a second computer so spotted this and decided to give it a chance. The unit came nicely packaged and intact. All the items listed were in the package as advertised. The difference with the minicomputer is that all the peripherals are not included. I have many of the peripherals so it is not an issue for me but be aware that if you don’t you need a monitor (I’m using a small TV I had), a keyboard (I bought a $13 USB one) and a mouse (I already had one). After acquiring the components, you literally just plug the components in and turn it on. The first thing you notice is how fast the screen comes up. Remember when you would turn your computer on then go get some coffee and hope it was up and running? Not so here it is a fast boot up. It went through some introductory screens and askes you some questions. The only one that gave me hesitation was the password one. It turns out this is to log into the computer every time you turn it on. So, make that a simple one to remember. I didn’t but went in to change it later. It comes loaded with Microsoft Windows 11 After that I started downloading software and Apps, all the ones that I use. I had no difficulty or problems with any of them. I connected it wirelessly through my home router with no difficulty. It comes with the latest wifi-6. I’m connected with 2.4 GHz channel and get 55 Mbps download and 33.42 Mbps upload. I know this depends on your systems but shows that there is plenty of speed. The minicomputer unit is 1.5 inches high and 3 3/8 inches square (see picture). Plenty of USB ports and if necessary, you can put a USB expander in one port. I used the headphones jack to listen to some music and connected my Bluetooth ear buds also both worked with a hitch and there is no lag or distortion. The package also comes with an angle support so you can hang it on the back of the monitor. This cleans up the area and make the monitor appear to be an all in one. I loaded Microsoft 365, a mechanical drawing program, iTunes and quicken and used them thinking that they may put the unit to a test for speed and any potential problems. There were none and it performed flawlessly. I have some “sleep” issues with the other unit, but this unit goes to sleep and wakes up with no issues even if left for a long period and with the monitor disconnected. Another improvement I noticed was that they have changed the way they screw the cover on. On my previous unit you had to remove the rubber feet to access the screws, and this will eventually cause problems with them coming off. This newer unit has the screws accessible trough the feet. This is much better for those looking to do any upgrading.

Great Mini PC! I have the Nucbox G3S with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage, which I use for shared SOHO needs, MS Office applications, web browsing, and similar tasks. The mini-PC is very quiet and consumes very little power. Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed and boots up fast. Performance is consistently strong for everyday computing, and both Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 function seamlessly. While I haven’t put it through intensive gaming or graphic-heavy workloads, I don’t think this unit is intended for those purposes. The mini-PC is equipped with two USB-A 3.2 ports on the front, one USB-A 3.2 port and one USB-A 2.0 port (why 2.0?) in the back, two HDMI 2.0 ports on the back, and a 3.5mm audio port. If I could change anything, I’d swap one of the front and rear USB-A ports for USB-C ports. I only connect one monitor, so I don’t need the second HDMI port. Having front and back USB-C ports would provide greater flexibility. Despite these minor issues, it’s impressive how much functionality is packed into such a small form factor. This mini-PC not only met but exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend it for anyone seeking a space-saving SOHO computer that delivers reliable performance.

Works just fine. I was skeptical that this tiny computer could replace my desktop computer. I’ve had it for five months now with no problems. Great value, good performance and seems very reliable.