GMKtec NucBox G2 REVIEW [Intel N100 Mini PC]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 มิ.ย. 2024
- The GMKtec NucBox G2 has the Intel N100 processor, is GREAT value, and is amazingly tiny! It's NUTS to think that this Mini PC can FIT IN YOUR POCKET and is a fully-fledged computer!
This Mini PC can be found both directly from GMKTek and from Amazon (links are below)
Windows 11 Pro is installed, and in our review, we run benchmarks, test games, and also try many emulated systems from within Batocera Linux.
► Specs:
CPU: Intel N100 Processor / 4 Core 4 Thread @ 1Ghz-3.4Ghz
RAM: 12GB Samsung DDR5 @ 4800Mhz
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics Xe 24EUs ( - 750 MHz)
Storage: 1TB SATA SSD
OS: Windows 11 Pro 64bit
► N100 Game Testing: • Intel Processor N100 +...
N100 10 More Games Tested: • Intel N100 + Intel UHD...
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►Timestamps:
0:00 GMKtec NucBox G2 Intel N100 Mini PC
0:18 GMKtec NucBox G2 Unboxing
1:27 A Closer Look
2:24 Changing Lids, a look inside
3:02 Size Comparison
3:34 GMKtec NucBox G2 Specifications
3:55 VESA Mount
4:11 First Boot, Activating Windows 11 Pro, Updates
4:36 Installing Free Windows Apps Using ninite.com
4:41 Office, Krita, Online Shopping
5:01 TH-cam, NetFlix
5:13 Benchmarks
5:38 Game Testing - The Expendabros, C&C Remastered Collection
6:13 Game Testing - Boltgun, CSGO, Dota 2, Grid Autosport
7:04 Power draw, fan noise
7:21 BIOS
8:00 Emulation Tests- FBNEO, MAME, Model 3
8:26 Emulation Tests - Amiga, MS-DOS
8:48 Emulation Tests - Dreamcast, PSP, PS2
9:28 Emulation Tests - GameCube, Wii, Wii-U, XBOX
9:30 Inside the GMKtec NucBox G2
10:23 Pros and Cons of the GMKtec NucBox G2
11:41 Final Thoughts and Patreon Thanks
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your closing comments are EXACTLY what I was thinking, perfect replacement of the RPi. Thanks for all you do it helps out soooo much.
Thanks for the comment ;-) Yeah, there have since been many decent replacements to the RPi, and recently these MiniPCs are getting REALLY good, especially when looking at their price!
Thank you for this review. Black Fridayed this one for my son and glad to see it should do what he needs it to!... I will check your channel out BEFORE purchasing next time :)
I really do enjoy your mini pc reviews. Do showcase more lightweight titles, always a joy to find them!
Hey ho! Thanks for the nice comment... What game genre do you want to see? 😁
@@TeamPandory sandboxy type games can be real test for processor power. Try immortals fenyx rising
@@TeamPandory sandboxy type games can be real test for processor power. Try immortals fenyx rising
The rhythm game with the dogs spinning in office chairs is classic. I've never seen that one before. ;-)
I especially like your reviews because I can always depend on you testing out Batocera. I use Batocera for probably 90% of my gaming, so it's an important factor for any PC.
Hey there, thanks for the comment ☺️. - yeah those *pigs* (lol dogs) are part of Rhythm Heaven Fever on the Wii. Love that franchise !!!
I gotta admit that I was ready to look pass this, until I saw that it also included LED lighting as well. It's so unnecessary, but I think that along with the changeable face plates represents some amount of care went into the design of this mini PC. On the video itself, I enjoyed it very much, and lol'd heartily when I saw Ganja Farmer. Excellent video! :)
Oh wow! Are you a fan of that game? That one was an instant classic in the playground 😂
@@TeamPandory No, this is my first time ever seeing Ganja Farmer, and the sight of a guy using anti-air machine guns to defend his crop of green from an entire army determined to destroy him was quite the sight lol. 😁
나와 팀판도비는 취향이 같은 것 같습니다. 구독합니다😂
This has been the absolute perfect set up for running my light gun collection via Batocera. It is very snappy and runs everything up to PS2 very cleanly. I was even able to load up Time crisis for PS3 although I didn't give it a run through yet. Thanks for another great suggestion, you honestly are a blessing to the Retro gaming community!
Thanks... PS3 though.. uhhhh?
@@TeamPandory Loaded. Didn't attempt to play......title screen. Haha. Not expecting it to, but interesting.none the less
Excellent video 👍 Thank you.
What are your thoughts on doing video conference calls (e.g. Zoom, Teams) on N100 devices like this one?
Kindest regards, neighbours and friends.
Conference fans should be no issue at all on this. I've used the n100 laptop for a Zoom chat.
The CPU power isn't that bad, it's similar to an older i5 or i7. It's when the computer needs to render 3d graphics using the GPU when things slow down and that's only really seen when gaming or using 3d graphics packages.
@@TeamPandory Many kind thanks 👍
Does this have an extra m.2 slot? Or is the WiFi6 card in a removeable slot?
I also have a N100 machine (AK2 plus) here: USB Boot Batocera / Coin Ops FW via Win11
1. On what res & hz do you run scud race? On my setup, it doesnt run THAT good…🤔 2. what exact bios settings did you change for better performance? 🤔
That might be changing graphics to "legacy"... Forgot to mention it in the titles :-(
I will invest on some of this , this is serious deal and revolutionary and cheap ! Wow ! 😂🎉
What do you think is the best for longer use time *5-8 hours of usage, Beelink or GMKtec?
They should be neck and neck tbh. The N100 chip is extremely low power. Saying that, the Chuwi N100 mini PC we reviewed probably have the lowest temperatures out of them all.
Nice little machine, but I think I'll head down the K2 / M4 (I probably got those mixed up)...Thanks Tim...(dreamcast windows :) )
If you want PS3... Ryzen all the way! (It's TURBO TIME!) 🤣
@@TeamPandory The Ryzen 5800H Mini PCs have been getting really cheap lately, somewhere in the 250 dollar range. That's a lot of bang for the buck.
@@harleyn3089 yeah definitely! Not yet tried one of the 5000 or 6000 series yet, but they look great when it comes to value
So like how do i raise the power limit and what should i raise it to?
Any idea to change the keyboard? When was programming shows a different and I pick it up, but now a have problems to put @ cause my keyboard is different...how can I remove and change it?.. any idea?
Sorry, how do you mean? To use a different keyboard you can go out and buy another. Easy.
If you mean language types, that's a windows issue. You'd have to install another keyboard input mode to enable Japanese / German keyboards etc
Giant laugh out loud when you set the color to "Greed."
GREEED! I hope they NEVER *fix* this setting! ;-)
Can it handle GTA 5 in low settings? Nice review!
Few questions: Is it also possible to UNDERCLOCK the miniPC. [how much would this reduce its power-usage]
also: How well would it run home-assistant? [planning on getting a Intel N100 based miniPC just for my smarthome]
what chipset does it use for network ports?
I don't think that there is any other processor in it's class and price range that comes close to the N100 in terms of versatility, so the choice comes down to what the manufacturer does with it.
Size wise, this is quite generic, with other examples of others with similar specs being available, albeit with lesser known names (not that GMKtec is anything other than niche, only a little more so to those in the know).
Good to hear the exact spec of USB ports.
Most models come with either 8 or 16Gb RAM, so this one coming with 12, if done to keep pricing keen, would seem to be a logical step and give enough additional RAM to cover the likes of those wanting a gazillion web pages open at any one moment. The fact that it is DDR 5 5800 is a big bonus as some still ship with DDR4 3200, so can make quite the difference, especially with gaming/emulation.
Having a SATA SSD is not a bad thing but others come with NVME, giving somewhere in the region of 60% increase in performance. Nothing to sniff at, even if not factoring in particular processes that take advantage of it. 512Gb is generous though and expandable, although not able to add internal storage.
WiFi 6/BT 5.2 is a plus. Some come with WiFi 5/BT 4.2, although I think that this was done because of a lack of Linux based driver support for WiFi 6 cards earlier in the manufacturing process.
But, like other models of this size and form factor, I find myself wondering who this is aimed at.
Everybody has their idea of what constitutes ideal but I do wonder how many people are likely to use 3 monitors and even take advantage of both Ethernet ports.
In my humble opinion, a single Ethernet port (2.5Gbps?) would likely suit most, along with 2 x HDMI or 1 each of HDMI and Display Port (DP would be better through a multi function USB-C port though with added functionality into the bargain).
That could allow better I/O in terms of the USB ports, where there could either be 4 or 3 + USB-C, rated at Gen 2 (10Gbps) speeds, as at least one other manufacturer has done.
This would make it more rounded. Perhaps GMKTec could make a separate model in the same form factor to achieve this. 2 choices is always better than 1.
There is no doubt that even though the average mini PC is still light and small, this tiny size is even more portable and/or discrete.
The fan didn't sound too loud.
The BIOS seemed, on the surface to be largely unlocked, which I do personally like.
Good to see a Linux based distro boot as there are one or two N100 boxes where this fails.
Windows 11 Pro is a little bonus.
But then I look at an all important factor in a highly competitive N100 marketplace, $249.89
It is too high as a base price. Perhaps there are deals to be had via some vendors. Potential import duties/VAT and delivery may also have to be factored in.
For under £200 I often see those with USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, USB-C for more than power (although I credit GMKTec for using USB-C for power, rather than a barrel jack. Does it support PD bricks?), 16 Gb DDR5 5800 RAM and faster SSD storage
Not being able to add additional internal storage is not a bad thing for a PC this size, when you consider what is packed in, although I have seen mini PC's in recent times that actually have a pull away base that allows storage expansion, usually though 2.5" SATA but I would imagine could use M.2 2242 for smaller models. An idea to think about. Expand vertically instead, which could also allow for thoughts of passive cooling using large heatsinks (similar to what Odroid did with the N2+, making it a large heatsink).
Whilst M.2 2280 cannot fit in this box, in my part of the world, M.2 2242 is way more expensive, so something that may be considered in terms of future value.
The fancy light and coloured tops are fun but ultimately no more than gimmicks.
Overall, I can see some of what they were trying to achieve but in other areas, I scratch my head a little.
It is certainly competent in what it does but for me, the price alone tends to render it lower down in the list of prospective purchases.
But a slight redesign and more competitive price could put it much higher in lists and minds.
My consultancy fees are competitive too, 0£$ per hour, a bargain :-)
These little things can now be had for UNDER 100 GBP. I've just received mine today, N100, 16GB DDR5, 512GB etc and it cost me £92 shipped from China and I got it in 1 week.
Please next video of overclocking igpu of it
A LOT more value compared to the Pi5... The Pi5 board maybe cheaper, but then you need all kind of addons to get the same functionality. Well almost, because the N100 can decode AV1 ... so youtube 4k60 is working good enough on this one... not on the Pi5
Can it handle PS3 and Xbox 360 possibly?
I highly doubt it. Unless perhaps some very simple xbox live/PSN minis.
Wow -- I am looking EVERYWHERE to see if the RAM can be upgraded and can't find one review that touches that question.
Onward for my search. All I need to know is if the ram is in a slot or embedded.
Alright, calm down.
Just had a look around the board and cannot find any standard slot/memory.
More than likely embedded / soldered to the board to keep things as small as possible.
can this play apex ?
nadie prueba estos miniPC con emuladores android como ldplayer o bluestack
I don't want it. I need one of these
Shame the USB-C is power only, so not suitable for data as well
be careful, N100 does not support HDCP 2.2, so no Prime, Netflix etc. in HD, only SD quality. Pathetic for a 2023 processor.
You may need to reword this.
You can watch Netflix in HD / 1080p fine (HD, only SD quality?) HDCP 2.2 is only required for 4k video on Netflix / copyright protected videos. 4K TH-cam we have no problem whatsoever.
We need to remember that this is a budget mini pc.
Stating that it's "pathetic" without acknowledging what it can do (for the price) is definitely unfounded.
@@TeamPandory I would love to reword what I have said previously. Not even HD video is possible. Prime Video says it cannot play in HD due to the lack of HDCP 2.2. If the problem was only 4K, but a 2023 PC that is not capable of playing HD video? My dear. If you can help me out though, I would appreciate it. I am not an English native speaker by the way.
@@franzgucktyoutube So HDCP 2.2 is basically DRM, and the GPU usually seems to deal with this.
Amazon Prime has chosen to place this DRM on BOTH HD and 4K, while you need this for 4K Netflix, 1080p on Netflix is fine.
There is a workaround if you have an HDCP 2.2 compatible unit (like Bluray player etc) and use a splitter. This can enable HDCP on your PC.
In future videos, we'll be careful to test for HDCP, but we also need to keep our expectations in check. - Full Budget Mini PCs nowadays cost as much as a single CPU.
@@TeamPandoryThe best solution is putting on an eye patch and sailing for the high seas. There's no crappy DRM where we're going.
@@BlackDragonBE YARRRR! 🦜
So as I watch this review, I come to understand there will never be a review on the performances of this mini PC outside games, games, games and games again and games again and again. Could you envision that your review may be important for ALL kind of PC users? Can you envision that not ALL PC users are gamers? Seems not. You young reviewers are so selfish and narcissistic. A top review that is of no use to me and surely thousands of other users. Now bash me, cancel me, block me.
Hey there,
In this video review, we did system benchmarks, tested real world Windows tasks (Office, online shopping, streaming video), emulated other systems (while using a LINUX DISTRO (Batocera), and then games.
Games is the main chunk of the video, but it is for good reason. Games have always been the drivers for faster and newer hardware. It is also easy to compare between other computers of which is the faster - be it on GPU, CPU or in combination. To add, Team Pandory is a channel in the "gaming" section of TH-cam, and many of our other videos are regarding games and emulation.
To make a video about ALL things you can possibly do for EVERYONE is an impossibility. While I can make the very real excuse of needing to do this in my spare time (with a full-time job and kids, it's tough)... Are you even aware of how many things a computer can do?
Talk about calling the kettle black here, but your sense of entitlement is off the charts and it is pretty clear cut that it's "destructive criticism", rather than the very welcome "constructive criticism".
If you want an argument about the contents of this video, you're not going to get one, but if you would like to add ideas, we are open to requests.
Sir, no argument from me for sure. First, I'M glad you answered back. I have no suggestion to make after reading your response. It explains all very clearly. You're in for the gamers and as you want, it's your channel. It might be my fault after all. I should have known better: yesterday was all about emailing and browsing, todays is all about gaming. I stepped him to make you understand how a 'little older' guy than you may feel when looking for advice and stumble on such a nice video crunching numbers of frames and inundated with images of games. That's it, that's all. What you write is in tune with your age, your generation, your education and your POV. You answered with vocabulary and phrasing that I was expecting if ever you commented back which I'm very happy you did. Unfortunately, it is what it is: a dialogue of the deaf. As Spock said, live long and prosper.
@@racineurr.8924 Can it browse, email, and be used in the office? Yes, easily.
You've thrown a lot of assumptions as to my age and education... Out of curiosity, how old do you think I am exactly and how long and what do you think I studied?
@@TeamPandory Oh I again. Assumptions? Maybe. Let's clear this out. First, I only can be way older than you. how long you have studied? Probably long enough to master computers and other sciences depending of your POI. Said all along that you freaking know your stuff. Indeniable. How old? between 25 and 35 which corresponds mostly to hard gamers, Too young, they play on gaming computer's friends they can't afford or in cafés. Too old, they buy overpriced and overpowered tech stuff and Bragg about it. If I'm wrong about your age, I'll flatly give it to you. Look a all the comments, everybody speaks the same language and add more strange vocabulary to me, I admit. Your interest in our conversation is nothing less than impressive.
@@racineurr.8924
So by the time I was at university, it was a joke and most of the degrees you could get had no real use in the real world.
I did "graduate", then missed the ceremony (degree: mixed multimedia studies), even then most of it was fumbling through the classes and learnt near-nothing in class. Simply put, university was a joke.
Skills have been learnt on the fly, you can even see how much we have improved by comparing the earlier videos. (Seriously, don't ... It's embarrassing)
Everything you see on this channel is more like an oversized experiment of playing around until something works.
... I'm over 40 btw, and was watching some Star Trek last night actually. Crazy huh?
But as you said, the video is aimed at a different demographic. I'll try and make things a bit more easier to grasp in the future.
All the best,
Tim