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GMKtec G3 Mini PC, N100 8+256Gb, dual M.2 SSDs (2280 incl), upgradable RAM, 2.5GbE LAN, Wifi 6, BT 5.2, Win11, w/Code - Cutesliving Store
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Important
• Pay in USD using a fee-free card and it's under £105 equivalent (see guide in 1st post)
• Code expires 8pm GMT on 17.02.24, Saturday
• TCB 5.25% is worth a go as well topcashback.co.uk/ali…-uk
• As paying VAT upfront, there will nothing more to pay on delivery
Main differences between this & the other recent N100-based mini PCs for £113 odd
In lieu of the 16+512Gb spec, 2x 1GbE LAN & 3 vs 2 display support you are getting these extra benefits...
+ Dual SSD slots: M.2 2280 included & an additional 2242 drive can be installed
+ RAM is removable & upgradeable - can be swapped for a 16Gb module (officially supported), single slot, single-channel [32Gb may be possible as some people on Reddit managed, & as reported here]
+ 2.5GbE Ethernet, single port [if 2nd needed, 1x USB port can be used to add another 1GbE via a USB-LAN adapter]
+ Wi-Fi 6
+ Bluetooth 5.2
+ Very easy disassembly for upgrades & changes
Official promo video
video.aliexpress-media.com/pla…mp4
Review
- - - - -
£110.89 if paid in GBP
£104.30 equivalent if paid in USD with a fee-free card (mini guide in 1st post)
Code to use
- - - - -
Description
• High-Performance Processor
Powered by an Intel Alder Lake N100 processor, this mini PC ensures smooth and efficient performance for all your computing needs.
• Robust Memory Capacity
Equipped with 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM, it provides ample space for storing data and running multiple applications simultaneously without lags.
• Advanced Connectivity
Features WiFi 6 and BT5.2 for fast and reliable internet connectivity and wireless data transfer, enhancing your online experience.
• Compact Design
The GMKtec G3 Mini PC's compact design makes it an ideal choice for spaces with limited space, offering powerful performance in a small package.
• Windows 11 Pro
Comes with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed, offering a user-friendly and familiar operating system environment.
• Brand Reliability
Produced by MLLSE, a trusted brand in the industry, this mini PC guarantees quality and reliability.
• Global version Supported languages
English by Default (Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, French, Thai language, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, German, Hebrew, Russian, language, Portuguese, Arabic)
Specifications
• CPU: Intel® 12th generation processor N series, four cores and four threads, 10nm technology, maximum Rui frequency 3.4G
• GPU: Intel UHD graphics 730 (up to 750MHz)
• RAM: DDR4 3200Mhz
• Hard disk storage: equipped with rich storage expansion - M.2 2280 PCIe & M.2 2242 SATA, up to 2Tb each
• Graphics output: dual HDMI, supports a maximum resolution of 4096*2160 at 60hz
• Wireless network: Realtek 8852BE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6 protocol
• Ethernet port: 1x 2.5GbE
• USB-A 3.2 Gen1: 4 ports
• Audio interface: 3.5mm, CTIA
• Power interface: DC in (5.5/2.5mm), 12V/3A
• Body weight: 361g
• Indicator light: White
• Body size: 114mm * 106mm * 42.5mm
• Body color: Yaskawa Green
• Operating system: Windows 11 Professional Edition
In the box
1* Mini PC
1* US standard charger
1* US to EU Power adapter
1* Back bracket
1* HDMI Cable
1* Manual
Note
- Our product comes with an American standard adapter, but we will include a European standard adapter in the package
- Whether you are using American or European standard adapters in your country, you can place an order and use it with confidence!
• Pay in USD using a fee-free card and it's under £105 equivalent (see guide in 1st post)
• Code expires 8pm GMT on 17.02.24, Saturday
• TCB 5.25% is worth a go as well topcashback.co.uk/ali…-uk
• As paying VAT upfront, there will nothing more to pay on delivery
Main differences between this & the other recent N100-based mini PCs for £113 odd
In lieu of the 16+512Gb spec, 2x 1GbE LAN & 3 vs 2 display support you are getting these extra benefits...
+ Dual SSD slots: M.2 2280 included & an additional 2242 drive can be installed
+ RAM is removable & upgradeable - can be swapped for a 16Gb module (officially supported), single slot, single-channel [32Gb may be possible as some people on Reddit managed, & as reported here]
+ 2.5GbE Ethernet, single port [if 2nd needed, 1x USB port can be used to add another 1GbE via a USB-LAN adapter]
+ Wi-Fi 6
+ Bluetooth 5.2
+ Very easy disassembly for upgrades & changes
Official promo video
video.aliexpress-media.com/pla…mp4
Review
- - - - -
£110.89 if paid in GBP
£104.30 equivalent if paid in USD with a fee-free card (mini guide in 1st post)
Code to use
- - - - -
Description
• High-Performance Processor
Powered by an Intel Alder Lake N100 processor, this mini PC ensures smooth and efficient performance for all your computing needs.
• Robust Memory Capacity
Equipped with 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM, it provides ample space for storing data and running multiple applications simultaneously without lags.
• Advanced Connectivity
Features WiFi 6 and BT5.2 for fast and reliable internet connectivity and wireless data transfer, enhancing your online experience.
• Compact Design
The GMKtec G3 Mini PC's compact design makes it an ideal choice for spaces with limited space, offering powerful performance in a small package.
• Windows 11 Pro
Comes with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed, offering a user-friendly and familiar operating system environment.
• Brand Reliability
Produced by MLLSE, a trusted brand in the industry, this mini PC guarantees quality and reliability.
• Global version Supported languages
English by Default (Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, French, Thai language, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, German, Hebrew, Russian, language, Portuguese, Arabic)
Specifications
• CPU: Intel® 12th generation processor N series, four cores and four threads, 10nm technology, maximum Rui frequency 3.4G
• GPU: Intel UHD graphics 730 (up to 750MHz)
• RAM: DDR4 3200Mhz
• Hard disk storage: equipped with rich storage expansion - M.2 2280 PCIe & M.2 2242 SATA, up to 2Tb each
• Graphics output: dual HDMI, supports a maximum resolution of 4096*2160 at 60hz
• Wireless network: Realtek 8852BE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6 protocol
• Ethernet port: 1x 2.5GbE
• USB-A 3.2 Gen1: 4 ports
• Audio interface: 3.5mm, CTIA
• Power interface: DC in (5.5/2.5mm), 12V/3A
• Body weight: 361g
• Indicator light: White
• Body size: 114mm * 106mm * 42.5mm
• Body color: Yaskawa Green
• Operating system: Windows 11 Professional Edition
In the box
1* Mini PC
1* US standard charger
1* US to EU Power adapter
1* Back bracket
1* HDMI Cable
1* Manual
Note
- Our product comes with an American standard adapter, but we will include a European standard adapter in the package
- Whether you are using American or European standard adapters in your country, you can place an order and use it with confidence!
More details at Community Updates
Edited by Crossbow, 2 days ago
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sorted by• Recommended to wipe the drive & install Windows afresh on receipt
- Do this with all computers sourced from the Far East, including those via Amazon, eBay, etc & also secondhand PCs from anywhere
- Some additional useful related tips by (thank you) can be found here hotukdeals.com/com…296
• Download OS & drivers from GMKtec hosted Google Drive, thank you
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• UK-plug power supply for anyone who prefers (instead of using a simple US-UK plug-converter)...
- 12V-3A for £6.14 ebay.co.uk/itm…486 (make 12V/3A choice from dropdown list)
- The pin/barrel measurement is 5.5mm x 2.5mm, so buy with this connector from anywhere else if you find cheaper or from Amazon if preferred
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Mini guide if needed...
1. Register your fee-free card as a payment method at Aliexpress (Ae) - wiil be using Revolut as an example here
2. Change currency at Ae to USD, so you'll be checking out & paying in USD
3. Add the item to your basket & apply all the various discount codes as applicable
4. Check the approx current currency conversion rate USD to GBP using something like xe.com
5. Add the necessary funds (recommended extra £1-2 worth on top) to the Revolut app from your bank account
6. In the Revolut app, use 'Exchange' to convert GBP to USD
7. Change the default payment currency in the Revolut app from GBP to USD
8. Double-check you are paying in USD at Ae & the USD funds in Revolut match or exceed what you need to pay, then hit the buy button (edited)
It's arriving today/tomorrow, and I will probably set it up over the weekend.
I will let you know how it goes.
- run it on guest wifi isolated from the rest of your devices
- don't use your 'main' accounts (google, ms, financial etc),
- update and virus scan the machine
if I remember correctly. Then once the scans are clean, you can use as normal.
Good video, thanks for sharing! (edited)
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Personally I'd rather have 2xNICs in this form factor, saying that I'd rather have a more capable machine, however I guess for what this is it's not a bad price.
- Run Proxmox with HAOS and TrueNAS/Unraid
- TrueNAS/Unraid with HA docker
I don't intend to use RAID, and will have 3 drives externally connected for separate uses: CCTV recordings, Backups/Time Machine and general use for documents, pictures etc.
Can someone with experience with these let me know if I'm going in the right direction, or link to a better alternative? Thanks in advance.
Seems like a decent deal although it's swings and roundabouts in a way as you're getting 1 less HDMI but one more USB port, less RAM and storage but gaining upgradability but that will cost you to upgrade. Looks good though if that's what you want.
Been impressed with mine I bought before. So impressed I bought 3. One is running Plex and transcoding video perfectly. Faster than my old dedicated server! (edited)
This is also better in the following ways...
+ Wi-Fi 6
+ Bluetooth 5.2
+ Very easy disassembly for upgrades & changes (edited)
Intel Core i7-4790 CPU 3.60GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4600
32gb ram (upgraded over the years from 4gb)
I've also upgraded to SSD's and the PC is running relatively smoothly although I noticed that when I have about 30 chrome tabs open it slows to the point I need to restart it and all is grand for a few hours again. I put another 16gb into it just after Christmas to bring it up to 32gb but don't notice much improvement in that regard. I use two screens and apart from chrome, word, excel etc I use a small cad package that is really quite basic (only requires Windows vista up, intel pentium 4 or AMD athlon and 2gb ram etc). Would the likes of this mini PC be an upgrade over what I have or not? I find it hard to compare old processors vs new to actually understand which is better! Thanks in advance
With 32Gb installed, it looks like he has the desktop version which is a bonus, as it's much more upgradable compared to the Tiny version.
when you reply, it would also help if you could let us know how much space you have remaining on the SSD as it stands now, & the power rating of the PSU. This will help us determine if you could do with a larger capacity drive & if it'll take a low-power dedicated low-profile GPU without having to upgrade the PSU.
I don't think any upgrades are really necessary at this point, except perhaps a relatively inexpensive, secondhand dedicated/workstation-grade GPU of some sort. (edited)
ASRock also make a mobo+N100 combo supporting up to 32Gb asrock.com/mb/…0M/, so definitely not a CPU limitation.
Perhaps Intel hasn't gotten around to updating their own outdated info.
(edited)
Watch the promo video as well video.aliexpress-media.com/pla…mp4
For a box that you plan to use a few non data heavy applications on, the extra ram and nic (as well as larger SSD out the box) is a much better option given you are only paying £15 more for that.
For extra, here's an example with 2x full-function ones aliexpress.com/ite…tml - this was posted couple of weeks ago for around £150-155, but pulled a few days later due to lower than 300 seller feedback.
It was 's find btw posted here hotukdeals.com/com…675 (I pm'ed him to post it as a deal, which he did). (edited)
Perhaps we can sway you one way or the other, being in a dilemma is not a good place to be!
I'm all for saving money & budgeting for more essential stuff - if you don't really need it, don't buy. (edited)
Sorry, these coupon codes have already been claimed. However, you can still enjoy other great deals on AliExpress. (edited)
Shame is not using USB for power as hate having to use socket adapters
Check to see if the next code up works 24UK15 - if your total order is £129 or over...
As long as you don't want to run normal pc gaming it's pretty good.
Motherboard size: 107mm x 107mm x 28 mm
Motherboard holes (center-to-center): X: 98mm, Y: 90mm (3mm screw diameter)
Are you thinking of buying a different case for it?