I bought a NOCTUA NF-A4x10 5V fan. Used some cardboard and cut a hole for vent. Then used some tape and I had a basic cover+fan. Then I cut up an old USB cable and connected the red + black wire to the fan. It runs on the +5V from the back USB. The temps on the SSD went down from 84°C to 62°C on the controller and from 65°C to 41°C on the memory chips.
Now that's some serious DIY right there! Which memory configuration are you running btw? I've heard of some problems when these run in single channel mode.
@@TeamPandory I use Crucial 2x32GB DDR5 4800MHz. These are fully stacked with chips on the bot and top side. So much heat generating. For now my only wish is to give the iGPU more power. My GMKtec K1 45W gives more frames in Genshin Impact if I limit the iGPU to 2050MHz :)
Bought a Thermalright AXP90-X53, replaced the OEM heatsink with some custom mounts, 120mm to 92 mm fan.. my Ryzen 7735hs runs under 50*c under load with turbo boost disabled
Just bought this during Amazon’s Prime Day sale. Looking forward to replacing my N5101 - this looks like a little emulation beast! Playing modern games, albeit low settings, is just icing on the cake. Great, lightning quick review, subbing for more content 😎
If I wasn't already subscribed to you, I would do so. Why don't more channels try to access the other side of these mini pcs? It's an important detail to see if you can even clean the frelling computer!
Hey there, thanks 🙏 Tbh I don't know, but I know that it can take a lot of time to get one of these down and tested... The next review is going to be a particularly interesting one. Just hope I don't fail in passing on the message 👀
@@TeamPandory I am sure you will be fine. One of very few tech channels I am subscribed to. I just wish your videos were a bit longer/slower at times. Keep up the good work.
@@TrusteftTech TH-cam, speed 75% 😁 Hopefully will be able to work on pacing in the next few months... There are a handful of things that need improvement.
The prefect review! I really appreciate your deliberate, rapid-fire style. So many reviewers spend 3x as much time covering the same information. I've been waiting for a review of this particular unit for a while. And can't wait for one on the GMKtec K4 with its RDNA-3 graphics. GMKtec seems to be the price leader in these high-end Mini PC's so it would be interesting to know if they cut any corners on memory speeds, thermals or other performance factors.
Pew pew pew! 😂 Thanks for the kind comment, and yeah- I really am interested to see what they have in store next. These mini pc units are no laughing matter, they finally are packing heat 💪
excellent video!!1. looks like your keyboard is set up wirelessly?? how do I set that up? I have a wireless keyboard and mouse as well, I thought maybe i had to put the pc in bluetooth mode?? thanks!!
Is there a way to install a 2.5 inch HDD with cable extension? There are reviews that say the Bluetooth connection doesn't work well. Does it connect well without any problems?
Hi, is it possible to use NVME PCIe 4.0 SSD on this Computer? In the CrystalDiskInfo application it says that the bus is 3.0, but in CPU-Z it says that the bus is PCIe 4.0, do you know why?
I'm pretty sure that PCIe 4.0 is supported, (says so on their site), but personally I haven't tried it... Yet. The NVMe included is a Lexar 610 Pro - A PCIe gen3x4.
News: most of your hardware comes from China... Playstation, Apple, etc. But yeah, we get it, and the gmktec minipcs dont need a connection to get windows up and running. All the gmktec models we've seen are clean. There's been no reports of adware / virus, but if you want to be sure you can check yourself once booted up.
I bought one also, and tbh, its performing surprisingly well. Theres one thing that is bugging me, i only see RAM frequency operating at a 2400Mhz max on cpuz, (it was supposed to get up to a 4800Mhz frequency). Its sk Hynix 2x8gb ddr5 (4800mhz)... Any chance this thing is somehow limited on bios? Any clues?
Check through Google as to why, but each stick of DDR5 is DUAL channel, when you have two sticks in it's "quad channel" according to the marketing. At the end of the day, DDR5 is a bit odd, 2400x2 = 4800mhz, it's going at the correct speed.
Did you think the ryzen 7 7735H with the radeon 680m can run xbox 360 with a good fps now? Please tell me i want to buy one laptop only for xenia emulation
@@serenityep2 yes, but the case is flawed. The memory on the k2 doesn't get cooling at the top so it can thermal throttle. The K5 is a refresh of the K2 with a secondary fan and new case.
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I bought a NOCTUA NF-A4x10 5V fan. Used some cardboard and cut a hole for vent. Then used some tape and I had a basic cover+fan. Then I cut up an old USB cable and connected the red + black wire to the fan.
It runs on the +5V from the back USB. The temps on the SSD went down from 84°C to 62°C on the controller and from 65°C to 41°C on the memory chips.
Now that's some serious DIY right there!
Which memory configuration are you running btw? I've heard of some problems when these run in single channel mode.
@@TeamPandory I use Crucial 2x32GB DDR5 4800MHz. These are fully stacked with chips on the bot and top side. So much heat generating.
For now my only wish is to give the iGPU more power. My GMKtec K1 45W gives more frames in Genshin Impact if I limit the iGPU to 2050MHz :)
@@InvictraX it really doesn't help when it's summer either.
Can you make a simple video showing what you did?
Bought a Thermalright AXP90-X53, replaced the OEM heatsink with some custom mounts, 120mm to 92 mm fan.. my Ryzen 7735hs runs under 50*c under load with turbo boost disabled
Just bought this during Amazon’s Prime Day sale. Looking forward to replacing my N5101 - this looks like a little emulation beast! Playing modern games, albeit low settings, is just icing on the cake. Great, lightning quick review, subbing for more content 😎
Emulation beast, for sure. Was thinking of adding beast to the title but chickened out at the last minute (cluck cluck)
Thanks for the kind comment 🐱
How much?
@@JoseFRV1992currently $479 with an add-on coupon.
250€ in AliExpress in 11.11 promo
Cheaper than I expected, so very good value.
Finally the mini pc market is competing Vs a cheap DIY build, eh ? 😊
beautiful bit of kit 😍 send my love to Mr.Pickard 😂 great vid as always ✊️
Will do, he loves the attention 😉
So much hot here, heatsinks mandatory for ddr5 and nvme it's a must!
If I wasn't already subscribed to you, I would do so. Why don't more channels try to access the other side of these mini pcs? It's an important detail to see if you can even clean the frelling computer!
Hey there, thanks 🙏
Tbh I don't know, but I know that it can take a lot of time to get one of these down and tested... The next review is going to be a particularly interesting one. Just hope I don't fail in passing on the message 👀
@@TeamPandory I am sure you will be fine. One of very few tech channels I am subscribed to. I just wish your videos were a bit longer/slower at times. Keep up the good work.
@@TrusteftTech TH-cam, speed 75% 😁
Hopefully will be able to work on pacing in the next few months... There are a handful of things that need improvement.
@@TeamPandory HA! :)
Appreciate the review, the only thing i dont like too much is not being able to add an ssd or another nvme....thanks!!
Yeah I agree.
I'm traditionally a 1 OS, 1 DATA drive kinda guy, and don't want to stop now.
Nice! Perfect for emulation or just a lack of room. Be ideal for students living away from home!
Edit or a laptop lol
Laptops used to be a joke ... Oh how times have changed.
@@TeamPandory you're not kidding!
The prefect review! I really appreciate your deliberate, rapid-fire style. So many reviewers spend 3x as much time covering the same information. I've been waiting for a review of this particular unit for a while. And can't wait for one on the GMKtec K4 with its RDNA-3 graphics. GMKtec seems to be the price leader in these high-end Mini PC's so it would be interesting to know if they cut any corners on memory speeds, thermals or other performance factors.
Pew pew pew! 😂
Thanks for the kind comment, and yeah- I really am interested to see what they have in store next. These mini pc units are no laughing matter, they finally are packing heat 💪
Yeah..when jim power's title screen on PUAE amiga core runs smooth, means a 60fps last of us rcpsx ps3.
tea bag for scale 😂
How is the temp??
Hi Team Pandori, great video as usual. May I ask how you come to be in Japan? Are you working there or did you emigrate?
Thanks.
Um. Both ? Lived here for years :-)
You have to show us the fps games next time man
excellent video!!1. looks like your keyboard is set up wirelessly?? how do I set that up? I have a wireless keyboard and mouse as well, I thought maybe i had to put the pc in bluetooth mode?? thanks!!
Hey there, thanks for the comment!
Bluetooth keyboards will be fine in Windows, but this one is reliant on the usb dongle.
It's a logicool k400.
@@TeamPandory wired will work ok?
@@schoc13 sure! It's a PC
sorry for the basic question but yes it works great, I will. just use it for flight simulation
@@schoc13 the Microsoft one ? Wonder how that'd perform on this 🤔
Is these mini PC are good quality in terms
Hello bro is it possible to throw in a 4tb nvme in there
Yes, should be no problem.
Hi. The GMKtec NucBox K2- case has a strong smell of plastic, this smell faded ?
I'll try smelling when I get back home tonight 😂... But the smell didn't exactly stand out for me.
It's possible to test if it works with faster RAM?
I will test when I get time ... And faster memory 😂. That might take a few months, why not ask the company via email ?
7735hs is good for $299
Hows the egpu paired with this tho?
Will the bandwidth be bottleneck
Is there a way to install a 2.5 inch HDD with cable extension?
There are reviews that say the Bluetooth connection doesn't work well. Does it connect well without any problems?
It's usb 3.2 so you have a lot of cable and adapter for that
Hi, is it possible to use NVME PCIe 4.0 SSD on this Computer? In the CrystalDiskInfo application it says that the bus is 3.0, but in CPU-Z it says that the bus is PCIe 4.0, do you know why?
I'm pretty sure that PCIe 4.0 is supported, (says so on their site), but personally I haven't tried it... Yet. The NVMe included is a Lexar 610 Pro - A PCIe gen3x4.
@@TeamPandory Thanks.
This is $280 on Amazon now, getting ready to pull the trigger....
Be careful, there is apparently a scammer on Amazon trying to make ridiculous prices on this unit.
@@TeamPandory ugh, yeah, should have known.... now going to be a hassle... notified amazon customer service. Thx!
I'm kinda cautious about granting access to my network from something coming from China. Is an internet connection required?
News: most of your hardware comes from China... Playstation, Apple, etc.
But yeah, we get it, and the gmktec minipcs dont need a connection to get windows up and running.
All the gmktec models we've seen are clean. There's been no reports of adware / virus, but if you want to be sure you can check yourself once booted up.
Can it run Steam OS?
Can it run an Egpu?
How many m.2 slots does this mini pc have?
I bought one also, and tbh, its performing surprisingly well. Theres one thing that is bugging me, i only see RAM frequency operating at a 2400Mhz max on cpuz, (it was supposed to get up to a 4800Mhz frequency). Its sk Hynix 2x8gb ddr5 (4800mhz)... Any chance this thing is somehow limited on bios? Any clues?
Check through Google as to why, but each stick of DDR5 is DUAL channel, when you have two sticks in it's "quad channel" according to the marketing. At the end of the day, DDR5 is a bit odd, 2400x2 = 4800mhz, it's going at the correct speed.
Check this: www.cgdirector.com/check-ram-dual-channel/ - right click on taskbar, task manager, then check the performance / memory.
Did you think the ryzen 7 7735H with the radeon 680m can run xbox 360 with a good fps now? Please tell me i want to buy one laptop only for xenia emulation
Is it capable? Yes. I reckon so. The only thing that holds it back is software / emulation.
Will give the Xbox360 a revisit soon on these chips.
@@TeamPandory Thank you, I look forward to a 360 test video
Is the k2 more Is more powerful than the nuckbox M6
@@serenityep2 yes, but the case is flawed. The memory on the k2 doesn't get cooling at the top so it can thermal throttle.
The K5 is a refresh of the K2 with a secondary fan and new case.
But is the K2 more Powerful Then the M6
@@serenityep2 yes. But the case of the k2 is flawed.
It has a more powerful cpu Right
th-cam.com/video/2m2vPk1kSYM/w-d-xo.html Watch this for more clarification
Does this support 144z displayport?
This one doesn't have a displayport ... port. Do you mean HDMI?
Does the HDMI included support 144hz?
What? Thunderbolt on AMD platform? I don't think so.
Too much use of Patrick Stewart voice. Just no.
Otherwise, good video, thank you for sharing.