GMKtec Mini PC Intel Core i7-1185G7 (Turbo 4.8 GHz) 16GB DDR4 512GB SSD M2 Pro S Desktop Mini Computers WiFi 6, USB4.0, BT 5.2, DP, HDMI, RJ45 2.5G

I am writing this review after more than a year of daily use. This mini computer is very capable and compact. It is currently mounted to the back of my monitor. In relation to performance, even if not on par with a PC with dedicated graphics, I have been able to run Steam games on this, the most notable being Beam NG, which is very customizable and can definitely run on this hardware. As a side note, noise level can be on the loud side during certain cpu intensive tasks, but it usually lasts a brief moment until the system stabilizes temperature and starts running without any noise again. After several Windows updates, I started noticing an issue with the computer going to hibernation / sleep state. Tried some fixes on my own but the issue was still persistent. I sent an email to GMKtec support, and they answered within a day with a solution (setting power options correctly from the control panel). The system is now working as expected again. Customer support 5/5. I would definitely recommend this mini PC to anyone looking for good performer and reasonable priced PC. This brand will be my first go to for a future upgrade.

I don't want to jinx myself by writing this review but the product I received has really impressed me. It was exactly what I was looking for in a mini-pc. The product was boxed very nicely and the build quality looks great. I have only had it for a week but everything seems to be working as expected. I hope it was engineered with longevity in mind because the value of the performance in this sort of form factor is great. For anyone sensitive to noise, the fans do spin up audibly when pushing the processor but that is to be expected in such a small form factor. It seems to me they did good with that engineering challenge.

I was looking to upgrade and this was just what I needed. An i7 with 32gb ram and 2tb drive for under $500. No bloat wear. Just windows that works. I know this probably doesn’t matter to most, but I’ve had a few mini’s and the headphone/speaker jack is usually on the front. I really don’t like that because I connect mine to desktop speskers. This one is on the back. Is it quiet? Yes. Is it silent, No. You can hear the fan ramp up sometimes but it’s not too loud. Even when the fan spins up I don’t notice much heat. I haven’t had it long, but so far, I’m very happy with my choice. I do not game. I use it for normal office tasks and some coding. Running dual 27” @ 3840x2160. Looks great.

Good quality. Small footprint. Quiet. Good value. Only needed a couple of additional USB connections.

1st one of the memory sticks were bad, now the WiFi controller won’t stay connected. Bad memory and WiFi.

Great design and performance.

Sweet little box for Umbrel 👍

Considering it comes pre-installed with Win 11 Pro, is very easy to set up, very compact, and quiet most of the time, I give it five stars. If I have one complaint, yes, the fan does kick on for a few seconds here and there and if placed nearby (it's so compact it's easy to do that), you will notice it. But that's nitpicking. Recommend if you need to go from Win 10 to Win 11 and just need a snappy functioning PC, not a workhorse for gaming, professional content, etc.