First published at 16:58 UTC on December 29th, 2023.
The GMKtec M5 uses the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U processor. It can handle games, run emulation up to PS3, and doesn't cost as much as you'd think! This is a GREAT choice for a mid-tier mini pc .
This Mini PC can be found both directly from GMKTek…
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The GMKtec M5 uses the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U processor. It can handle games, run emulation up to PS3, and doesn't cost as much as you'd think! This is a GREAT choice for a mid-tier mini pc .
This Mini PC can be found both directly from GMKTek and from Amazon (links below)
Windows 11 Pro is installed, and in our review, we run benchmarks, test games, try many emulated systems, and also install POP!_OS Linux.
► Specs:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700U / 8 Core 16 Thread @ 1.8Ghz-4.3Ghz
RAM: 2x16GB Wooposit DDR4 @ 3200MT/s
GPU: AMD Radeon Vega 8 8CUs ( - 1900 MHz)
Storage: Lexar NM620 1TB NVMe
OS: Windows 11 Pro 64bit
► Ryzen 5700U 15 Games Tested: https://youtu.be/BmvYyYFSCbs
►Note:
This product was received for free solely for the purpose of video review. Nothing of monetary value has been received.
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► Purchase links
GMKtec Website: https://go.teampandory.com/gmktecm5
AliExpress: https://go.teampandory.com/gmktecm5ali
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tvxyxJ
► Coupon Code
For the $199 M5 Barebones deal, use the coupon code "Pandory-M5" at checkout (Valid until Jan 9th 2024)
►Timestamps:
@0:00 A Ryzen 5700U Mini PC for Under $200
@0:20 GMKtec NucBox M5
@1:14 Unboxing
@2:19 A Closer Look
@3:33 Size Comparison
@4:08 GMKtec NucBox G3 Specifications
@4:39 First Boot, Activating Windows 11 Pro
@5:00 Display Resolution and Hz
@5:18 Ninite, Office, Krita, Online Shopping
@5:18 Office, Krita, Online Shopping
@6:09 YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime and HDCP
@6:32 Benchmarks
@7:05 UWQHD Game Testing - Rocket League, Tekken 7, CnC, League of Legends
@8:00 Game Testing - Sonic Mania, Rocket League, Tekken 7
@8:41 Game Testing - Dota 2, Counterstrike 2
@9:28 Power draw
@9:38 BIOS, Raising TDP to 35W
@10:12 Using USB-C as a Power Adapter
@10:22 Emulation Tests - PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3
@10:56 Emulation Tests - PS Vita, Wii-U
@11:22 Inside the GMKtec NucBox M5
@12:12 Installing Pop OS! Linux
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