Back in November 2023, I reviewed the original Geekom A5 Mini PC. Now, two years later, Geekom has refreshed this with a different CPU and slightly different specs elsewhere. The main difference is that the 2025 edition uses the AMD Ryzen 5 7430U while the 2023 model used the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H. You may…
The market for mini PCs has grown steadily in recent years, catering to users seeking compact, affordable systems for office work, media streaming, or lightweight computing tasks. Among the many options available, the NiPoGi AK1PLUS Mini PC stands out as a budget-friendly device with a focus on basic performance. Equipped with the Intel N97 processor, it offers a slight edge over similar models with the N100 or N150 chips, though it comes with its own…
I have previously reviewed and loved several of the Geekom Mini PCs. I still use the Geekom Mini IT13 as a work PC and have the Geekom A5 and Mini IT11 running Proxmox as part of my home lab. More recently, I reviewed the affordable NiPoGi E1 N150 and GMKTec NucBox G2, which are both…
I have been a big fan of mini PCs for several years. With some of my earlier reviews, the performance wasn’t great if you planned to use it for a normal Windows PC, but the GEEKOM Mini IT8 was the first mini PC I reviewed where I felt I could replace my desktop for my…
In the past few years, mini-PCs have become incredibly popular. They are a low-cost, ultra-small solution that provides versatile functionality. Many use them as an alternative to a full-sized desktop or laptop, but they are also incredibly popular as media PCs and home servers. I have reviewed several options from Geekom, including the Geekom A5…
Minisforum has announced the launch of its latest mini PC offerings, the G7 Ti and G7 Ti SE, marking a significant step forward in compact computing solutions. These new models are designed to deliver high-performance capabilities for AI-enhanced creativity and raw computing power, all within a small form factor. Related Content Powerhouse Specifications The G7…
I have been a mini PC convert since reviewing the Geekom Mini IT8 a year ago. With my most recent review of the Mini IT13, I finally made the commitment to switch to a mini PC full-time for all my work. The main selling point for me has been the reduced power usage. For the…
I have previously reviewed the Geekom Mini IT11 and IT8 and have been sold on the idea of a mini-PC ever since. These are versatile computers ideal for work PCs, HTPCs, or a variety of server applications such as Home Assistant or a Plex media server. I don’t think I need to sell the idea…
I previously reviewed the GEEKOM Mini IT8 and loved it. In that review, I considered switching from my desktop PC full-time due to the lower running costs. I never committed to that, but I was recently sent the GEEKOM Mini IT11, and I am finally ready to make that commitment. The GEEKOM Mini IT11 is…
I loved the GEEKOM Mini IT8 Mini desktop PC, which I reviewed at the end of last year. It is perfect for a low-powered and affordable home office PC or as a media PC and Plex server. At the time of my review, the Mini IT8 was priced at £460 and had a £50 off…
Mini PCs have grown in popularity in recent years. The Intel NUC may be the best-known option on the market, but it has spawned many alternative options. These small PCs are an excellent option as they have a wide variety of uses that a full-sized desktop is not suitable for. With exponentially increasing electricity costs,…
The Apcsilmic DOT 1 Mini PC is one of the only desktop PCs on the market to run the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Compute Platform. This makes it the most energy-efficient Windows PC you can buy and quite likely the smallest too. I wouldn’t say I have had the best experience with Windows on Arm in…
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