Interesting configuration of the upgraded version of the GMKtec M5 mini PC for its bargain price, as we can set up a small low-cost network server.
A very exciting mini PC thanks to its dual 2.5G Ethernet port, good Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity and its ability to support up to 2 high-speed SSDs. Inside its box we have a processor, AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, a quite powerful Chip with a TDP between 10-25 W. This Ryzen is capable of running Windows 11 without problems, any program and can be used for casual gaming by adjusting the graphics quality.
From the rest of the GMKtec M5 configuration we highlight its two slots for RAM, so we can put it in Dual Channel and the possibility of connecting up to three screens at once, something that can always be useful.
GMKtec M5 mini PC Specifications
The GMKtec M5 includes as its backbone an AMD Ryzen 7 5700U processor manufactured in 7 nm by TSMC. An Octa Core chip with 16 threads that reaches up to 4.3 Ghz in turbo mode and integrates a Radeon RX Vega 8 GPU that reaches a top speed of 1900 Mz.
Inside its metal case we find 16/32 GB of RAM DDR4-3200Mhz Dual Channel in 2 SODIMM slots that can be expanded up to 64 GB. For storage, we find a 512 GB M.2 MVMe 2280 PCIe 3.0 SSD and space for a second SSD with M.2 MVMe 2280 PCIe 3.0 interface.
Other notable features
As wireless connectivity, we have an M2 card with AMD RZ608 chipset with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. As connectors, on the front of the case we have a 3.5 mm audio jack, 2 USB-A 3.2 Gen2 ports, a USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2 port with Display Port video output, power, and data. On the back we have two 2.5G Ethernet connectors, two USB 2.0 and two HDMI 2.0 and Display Port 1.4 video outputs with 4K@60 HDR support which gives us the possibility to connect up to 3 simultaneous displays.
This mini PC includes as system Windows 11 PRO in the versions with SSD and includes a VESA bracket to hang it behind our monitor or TV.
Price and where to buy
- The GMKtec M5 mini PC can be purchased on AliExpress from only about $185 with free shipping on its barebone version using the discount coupon IFPFQPK
