Nick
I've been using the 13th Gen Geekom mini PC for a couple weeks. For context, my use case is a plex server in addition to a living room PC that will do normal tasks and maybe some light gaming.
Speed: ⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡
This device is fast. It's small, but packs a mean punch. I haven't ran benchmarks, but it's really not needed. 13th Gen i7, 32 GB of dual channel memory, and an NVME drive. Also it has great IO, all in a tiny form factor PC. Technology has come a long way. My custom built gaming rig that I replaced (6700k, old system I repurposed) is completely destroyed by this, while using less power and less space. I'm using a DAS to connect hot swappable drives to this, and it works a treat.
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Setting up this system is easy. It comes with Windows 11 pro pre-installed, and it's plug and play. Even for someone not a tech wizard, the setup is very simple.
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Talk about a sleek and stylish design! It's small. You can fit it pretty much anywhere. They include a wall mount as well, which is great. From what I can tell, the compact design doesn't compromise on performance, making it a great addition to any one's collection.
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In terms of bang for your buck, this product is solid. I think it's one of the better values out there in the mini-pc world. As someone who almost always builds a computer because it's often cheaper, and of course I get to pick my components, I was very pleased with this. Building a tiny pc can be a pain, and I have forgotten how nice it is to just have a computer that's ready to go. They also include a 3-year warranty, and this comes with windows 11 pro. I think its priced very competitively, given the specs.
A note about gaming: the integrated GPU these come with is called Intel XE. They have QuickSync which is great for things like Plex, but also, they can be used for some gaming applications. It isn't a powerhouse, but can definitely do things. It'd be perfect for games that you play during get togethers that are often not graphically demanding. Even at lower settings, more demanding games can be played, though you may not get consistent/best frame rates when compared to real gaming systems. However, there's some youtube videos out there that will tell you what to expect, just google 13th gen intel xe graphics gaming and make sure you look at the 13th systems. As a point of reference, this setup in another system ran Cyberpunk 2077, at 1080P, ESS balanced, lowest settings, and averaged around 33 FPS. That game is a resource hog. Overwatch 2 at 1080P, low preset, was around 70 FPS average. Again, not a gaming system, but can definitely do some light gaming.
This PC has definitely worked well for my needs , and think it's a great offering from Geekom.
| Screen Resolution | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz |
|---|---|
| Max Screen Resolution | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz Pixels |
| Processor | 4.9 core_i7 |
| RAM | 32 GB DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 3200 MHz |
| Hard Drive | 1 TB SSD |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Chipset Brand | Intel |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Wireless Type | Bluetooth |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 3 |
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