GMKtec Desktop Mini PC Intel N150 Processor (Turbo 3.6GHz) 12GB DDR5 512GB SSD Dual LAN, Mini Computer, 4K Triple Display, WiFi6, BT5.2, Energy Efficient

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.

I bought this to replace my Dell desktop that I was running windows and my Home Assistant VM on. I installed Proxmox on it and setup a Windows 11 VM on top of it. It is running the VM's great. It was simple to get started with. I am still able to add more VM's if needed and both are running like a physical PC. The box is really tiny and fits into a cabinet or small space easily. It comes with a VESA mount to add it to the back of a monitor if you are running it as a traditional PC. With my setup, I don't need a monitor or keyboard hooked up to it so it sits in my TV cabinet and quietly runs my whole household.

The GMKtec Mini PC with Intel N150 delivers impressive performance for its size, handling web browsing, office work, and light multitasking with ease. Boot times are fast, and the system runs quietly and stays cool even after hours of use. I really like how compact and clean it looks on my desk, making it perfect for a home office or media setup. The only downside is that it’s not ideal for heavy gaming or demanding creative workloads. Overall, it’s an excellent value mini PC for everyday computing needs.

Quick start-up and shut down. Connected effortlessly to wi-fi and network printers. I love this little guy. Plus latest version of windows all for $150, how can you go wrong. PLUS it can travel easily with you.

Amazing tiny computer, Just connected USB-C power and HDMI cable and it works. Installation was very simple and I was able to connect BT keyboard and mouse. Internet connection was also straightforward. Windows 11 looks simple now - last time I worked with Windows was in 2018 at work (i use Apple at home). Internet seems to be pretty fast and Windows updates installed perfectly. Computer is silent and lukewarm (N100 chip was designed for low power dissipation). I plan to partition drive and install Linux Mint. The only thing I found missing was the key of the installed Windows (just in case), but I was able to get it by command line. It is likely few times slower than my Mac M2Pro, but everything is so fast today, that it should be more than enough for the most applications. Highly recommended.

Despite all of the YouTube reviews saying you can run Linux on these devices it is easier said than done. Despite secure boot appearing to be off and USB the first option I cannot get it to boot from USB. Tinkered with all sorts of settings relating to USB in the BIOS. Yes, the USB stick boots just fine in two other systems. I guess they want you to only run their installation of Windows with whatever "baddies" they install. The BIOS is v0.0.1 so that might explain things but there is no update. In fact the updates you can obtain are from Google or OneDrive accounts...super weird. Judging from the drivers needed for Windows I am going to guess that even if you could boot from USB, wipe and install Windows you will have to use their drivers which again is super weird. Our Dell PCs at work just use Windows drivers..only when Dell ships a new product range with devices that have gotten ahead of Microsoft's release cycle do we need to download anything from Dell. Everything is signed and sealed from Microsoft for some assurance it has not been tampered with by an adversary. What's weird is this listing appears to also include older models of systems so I guess they are gaming the Amazon store like many other suspect vendors. Hysterically their own web site only has 5 star reviews posted...

I purchased the Nucbox G2Plus Intel N150 Mini PC after a great six-month good experience with the GMKtec Mini PC (12th Gen Intel N97) — and I’m happy to say the Nucbox G2Plus has exceeded my expectations. It’s impressively quiet, compact, and fast, making it ideal for a tidy, minimalist desk setup. Despite its small size, it's surprisingly powerful, handling multiple open applications effortlessly. The 512GB local storage is more than enough for my personal needs, and its overall performance is smooth and reliable. One of the things I love most is its portability. I primarily bought it for personal use, but it’s easy to carry around and set up anywhere, as long as I have access to a monitor. It also works seamlessly with my KVM switch, which is a big plus for anyone who uses multiple systems. A thoughtful touch is the spare blue top case — a small detail that adds customization and value. Overall, a fantastic mini PC that delivers great performance in a compact form

Excellent. I recommend it.

It's a gem. It now serves a 23" monitor effortlessly.

This thing is tiny, but packs a good punch, its perfect to run my home server off, does the job for browsing through the internet and hosting a plex server, customisable and very discreet, you can put this anywhere and not many people would notice it,

This little computer works like the grouse. I like it alot.