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GMKtec G2 Mini PC (Intel N100, 12GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD, Win11 Pro) US$120.49 (~A$181.49) Shipped @ GMKtec Office AliExpress

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Good price on this Mini PC if you're after something small and low powered. The Intel N100 packs a fair bit of punch and is a good option if you're wanting to use it as a media player. While the RAM at 12GB is a bit of a downside compared to others with 16GB RAM it's DDR5 instead of DDR4 found in a lot of similar mini PCs.

Featuring Windows 11 Pro, Intel N100 CPU with 4 cores & 4 threads (up to 3.4GHz), 12GB DDR5 4800MHz RAM, 512GB M.2 2242 SATA/PCIe SSD (upgradeable), 2x HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz), 1x DP (4K@60Hz), USB-C with Power Delivery, x3 USB 3.0, dual Gigabit LAN, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, 3.5mm audio jack, VESA mounting and customisable lighting on the bottom of the case.

As with all Mini PCs I recommend doing a fresh install of Windows with a USB.

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  • Kazusa on 11/09/2024 - 21:56
    +2

    These N100's are so great for media servers! Has quicksync and an ethernet port, can't wait for the successor to these using the new lunar lake e cores that are like 65% faster

  • Qbagger on 11/09/2024 - 21:57

    How does this stack up against the similarly priced and ubiquitous Dell USFF PCs we regularly see on eBay special?

    • Kazusa on 11/09/2024 - 22:00
      +2

      These are a lot more power effecient and are pretty similar single core, but a bit slower multi core since the ones on ebay special are 6 cores, in the long term this will save you a lot of money just from power bills if you're planning on running them 24/7

      • enigma48 on 11/09/2024 - 22:37
        +4

        I’ve got an i7 surface pro 3 running as a server (screen disconnected and broken) around 9w on idle. The raspberry pi 4 I had was around 4 watts on idle.

        Over a year, that’s about 80kwh vs 35kwh.

        Assuming 30c/kwh, that’s about $24 vs $10 per year.

        I gave up on the Pi as general performance was mostly as a server but a bit laggy if I used it like a desktop.

        The $14 more per year (more like $8 with solar) was worth it for me. The math changes if you use the CPU more, but even with running a VM it was very low power 24/7.

    • pkjames on 11/09/2024 - 22:03
      +4

      I'd say the N100 is way better. newer codec, good quad core speed with much lower power consumption. The power bill savings is actually quite singificant over the longer term.

      • Qbagger on 11/09/2024 - 22:06

        If power usage was not a factor, and use case was for a 10y/o to browse/play web games and use Google office suite, would there be any reason to go for the Dell USFF over one of these for day-to-day usage?

        • enigma48 on 11/09/2024 - 22:40

          Better performance for sure.

          I’ve just replaced my dad’s PC (cpu was worse than an i3 but can’t remember which), about 4 years old and laggy but useable. My mom’s 6-7 year old i3 still performs great.

          • Wombatstew on 12/09/2024 - 09:56

            @enigma48: Just wanted to clarify if you went one of these or the dell. I’m looking to upgrade my dads laggy laptop and assume your dad would be using it for similar things - eg browsing web, saving random documents, downloading obvious viruses and scams…

      • BROKENKEYBOARD on 11/09/2024 - 22:37
        +1

        The power bill savings is actually quite singificant over the longer term.

        That depends on use case, under load N100 is efficient but for idling it's relatively the same as most of those refurbished USFFs.

    • noisymime on 11/09/2024 - 22:05

      Lower power than the typical Dell USFF and in a lot of cases faster too. Those USFFs are typically 4th - 6th gen CPUs, 4gb-8gb RAM and usually still have HDDs for the drive. I'd take one of these in a heartbeat over the Dell.

    • Hank233333 on 11/09/2024 - 23:40
      +1

      If minimizing power consumption is your priority, then a Raspberry Pi 5 is an excellent option. It has an impressively low idle power consumption of just 2.7 W. However, its drawbacks include limited CPU power and its ARM architecture, which can be a hassle if the services you need aren’t compatible.

      On the other hand, the Intel N100 is more powerful and uses a standard x86 architecture, making it more versatile. Its limitation, however, is the maximum of 16 GB of memory, which can be restrictive for running multiple virtual machines (VMs). For example, if you need to run HAOS, Ubuntu, and a Windows 11 VM simultaneously, 16 GB may not be enough.

      If you can invest in a Dell Mini PC with more processing power, it can host a greater number of services. However, its GPU performance may still fall short for tasks like multiple 4K video transcoding or game streaming. At that point, you might want to consider building an ITX PC to meet those needs.

      Ultimately, it all comes down to your use cases. If you're unsure whether you need a more powerful machine, you probably don't. This computer may suit your needs just fine.

      I had 6 Raspberry pi and a Dell 7070 Micro i5-9500T running at the same time before. Yes, I needed 7 servers back then.

  • noisymime on 11/09/2024 - 22:12

    What's the go with these laptops from the same seller? https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005007650058080.html

    I know they're old N3700s, but surely they can't be doing a whole laptop with 16gb+1tb and a 1080p screen delivered for under $36 AUD?

    • Clear on 11/09/2024 - 22:13
      +2

      It's not the same seller (AliExpress is a marketplace) and it does say "Size: Original keyboard". You're probably going to get a crappy keyboard delivered.

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      • noisymime on 11/09/2024 - 22:16

        Whilst it could absolutely be a scam, it lists the contents as being:
        Laptop*1
        User's Manual *1
        Power Adapter *1

    • Kazusa on 11/09/2024 - 22:14

      Different seller, the seller for those are "Shop1104091300 Store"

      • noisymime on 11/09/2024 - 22:15

        Sorry, thought I'd clicked a link within the same sellers store, but it was to another seller.

  • z0s0 on 11/09/2024 - 22:13

    Anyone have this specific one and can comment on the fan noise? Considering replacing a raspberry pi but like silence.

    • Kazusa on 11/09/2024 - 22:14
      +1

      Honestly if you don't like the fan just disable it and see how the temps are, the n100 has a tdp of 6w, lower than the peak of some smartphones

      • deadpoet on 12/09/2024 - 11:08
        +1

        This. I own the GMKtec G5 (with N97 CPU, which has a higher TDP) and it's essentially silent the majority of the time, the fan spins at very low RPMs.

        Of course, it depends on your workloads, but I wouldn't recommend a micro PC like this for heavy workloads anyway (I use mine for Home Assistant, so it sits at near idle 99% of the time).

    • Tennessee Jack on 12/09/2024 - 09:12
      +1

      I do and the fan isn't noticeable at all. I've never heard it spin up before, but I don't run windows on it, so can't vouch for periodic virus scans etc.
      I play a lot of 4k video on it with no problems at all and no fan noise.

  • DontNeedThis on 11/09/2024 - 22:18

    What are some of the use cases for these? Can they transcode Plex?

    • Kazusa on 11/09/2024 - 22:19

      yes it has a quicksync module, pretty good for plex

  • Rojohe on 11/09/2024 - 22:21

    This may be a bit of a specific and unique use for this computer, but how would Clone Hero run on it?

    I'm looking for a cheap system to plug into a monitor and have it set up to purely play Clone Hero on.

  • hokonfan on 11/09/2024 - 22:35

    is there any significant difference between Beelink and GMKtec? 12GB and 16GB RAM isn't that much of difference right ?

    Beelink Mini-PCs with 16GB RAM N100 $329
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/865965

    • Clear on 11/09/2024 - 22:37
      +4

      The Beelink has the advantage of upgradeable RAM as it's soldered on this one. Plus you can fit full sized M.2 SSDs and a 2.5" SSD.

      • chid on 11/09/2024 - 22:43

        it seems though this would be better value generally though right?

      • hokonfan on 11/09/2024 - 22:50

        im using it as a firewall. Should be ok.

  • hokonfan on 11/09/2024 - 23:01
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  • aboutconfig on 11/09/2024 - 23:18

    better buy a 2nd hand $120 mini pc with double the performance, if you can refurbish , upgrade by yourself

  • Slurped on 11/09/2024 - 23:22

    Can this be powered via usb C?

    • Clear on 11/09/2024 - 23:37
      +1

      Yes

  • lawnton on 12/09/2024 - 05:37

    Specification wise for the price this appears to be a good deal.
    As the OP has said re-installing a fresh copy of Windows is a must.

    • callmekev on 12/09/2024 - 09:37

      Does a fresh install mean we need to source another windows key?

  • giordan0 on 12/09/2024 - 08:10

    My cousin got one of these, used it as a retro console with Emulation Station (with Dolphin + PS2SX)

    • gizmomelb on 12/09/2024 - 12:03

      yeah Batocera installed on any n100 based mini PC is an easy way to run emulators and KODI media player on a large tv. No need for a mouse or keyboard, it's all driven by a joypad (supports Sony, xbox and 8bit do plus most bluetooth joypads).

  • Gordzirra on 12/09/2024 - 09:47

    "As with all Mini PCs I recommend doing a fresh install of Windows with a USB.'
    Why?? I bought a Beelink N100 about six months ago off Amazon with Windows 11 it's fine never even considered doing that just useful streaming movies mostly…
    Altho Bluetooth won't run?! But don't use anyway.. tried drivers and fixes to no resolution?!

    • Clear on 12/09/2024 - 09:49
      +3

      Acemagic/Kamrui got caught out having malware on a few batches of their Mini PCs. The company they were outsourcing the bulk Windows installations to were loading dodgy images with malware. It's not really an issue anymore but it is safer.

      Beelink are safe and haven't been caught doing it afaik. You can always run a Malwarebytes scan to be safe.

      • Gordzirra on 12/09/2024 - 10:06

        Oh sh!t, didn't know that. Thnx

    • gizmomelb on 12/09/2024 - 11:31

      "As with all PRE-BUILT laptop or desktop PCs I recommend doing a fresh install of Windows with a USB."

      There, I fixed it for everyone. NEVER use a pre-installed operating system, as you have no idea what malware or bloatware is installed.

  • notewar on 12/09/2024 - 16:19

    this vs GMKtec Mini PC N97 Windows 11 Pro Micro Desktop Computer?

    I intend to use this for retro-gaming, web browsing, coding, and may be photo editing.

    • gizmomelb on 15/09/2024 - 13:15

      from memory the N97 is slightly faster - check some youtube comparisons as they cover retro gaming between the N95, N97 and N100 quite regularly

    • deadpoet on 15/09/2024 - 14:49

      I wouldn't use of any of the N-series (N100/N97/N95) for photo or video editing, they're too slow for that. This is a budget low-power chip optimised for power efficiency. Ideal use case is for media servers or home hub, or just light day-to-day web browsing, YouTube and MS Word.

      Coding you could get away with as long as you're using it as a thin client/remote desktop client and not for compiling code.

      When I was setting up a Beelink S12 Pro (with N100 CPU) for my father, it was stuck at a black screen for over 2 hours installing the latest Windows updates before it eventually finished — yeah, these can be that slow.

      I have a GMKtec G5 (N97 CPU) and use it for Home Assistant, it's brilliant for that.

  • chid on 19/09/2024 - 23:47

    great deal, received it today. not sure how best to fresh install (without losing license) as product key seems embedded?

    • Clear on 19/09/2024 - 23:51

      It's tied to the hardware so a reinstall will activate.

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