2024-10-11 07:15:00
The Geekom Mini FUN11 is every gamer’s dream, a mini PC with an excellent design, full of details, which offers good performance in a small space, without sacrificing everything you need to play at the highest levels.
The Mini FUN11 is equipped with the powerful Intel Core i9-11900KB processor, offering 8 cores and 16 threads and 4.90 GHz. It comes with 32 GB of DDR4-3200 MHz RAM, expandable up to 64 GB and a 1TB, with options to add. up to two additional PCIe Gen3 SSDs, allowing for a total storage space of up to 4TB.
In terms of connectivity, the Geekom Mini FUN11 is well equipped with six USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI 2.0b and support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. Additionally, Geekom designed small antennas installed on the back to give Wi-Fi 6E more range, which works like a charm no matter how far you are from the router. Furthermore, more importantly for a PC gamer, in the small box there is space for dedicated graphics cards up to 31.2 cm in length, i.e. practically all existing ones, such as a Radeon RX 6000 or a GeForce RTX 30, which allows a graphics performance of high level. Of course they are not included.
We loved the design of the Mini FUN11, always keeping in mind that it is very gamer. It has a chassis custom-made by Cougar for the Intel NUC Extreme Element, with a tempered glass side panel that allows you to see the internal components, and is lit by RGB fans, which are also responsible for cooling the system. It’s like a gaming PC we usually see on streamers, but in mini form. The size means we may have some limitations on any hardware upgrades, as space inside the box is what it is.
The Mini FUN11 is perfect for two types of users, content creators and gamers, the 32 gigabytes of RAM, the Intel CPU and the GPU that you can install make it a good workstation for editing content and for playing any AAA game to the max. his abilities.
Right now Geekom offers the Mini Fun11 at the price of €759, 50% of the launch price. 1519 euros was a bit high price for this minipc which does not include a dedicated graphics card in the package, for that price there were better alternatives. At the current price, it’s a great option to have a “nice” and attractive gaming PC, with good core technology that lets you choose your own graphics card.
Mini work PC
As a more ‘serious’ alternative as a work PC, we tested the Geekom A8, a mini PC that offers good performance thanks to the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS or Ryzen 7 8845HS processors, in a very small space given its small size.
The Geekom A8 we tested is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, capable of reaching speeds of up to 5.2 GHz. Furthermore, it has integrated Radeon 780M graphics, offering graphics performance, let’s say. “decent.” » for a mini PC. It comes with 32GB of DDR5-5600 RAM, expandable up to 64GB, and a 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, providing ample storage and fast read/write speeds.
The Geekom A8
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Unlike the Mini Fun11, the Geekom A8’s goal is to go unnoticed, with an aluminum chassis that gives it a sturdy, understated feel. The device weighs around 450 grams and thanks to its ridiculous size it can be installed anywhere, even behind a monitor, with VESA anchors. In terms of connectivity, it includes multiple USB-A and USB-C ports, HDMI 2.0b, and a USB 4.0 port that supports transfers up to 40Gbps. We could connect up to 4 screens to the A8, to offer a total resolution of 4K. Cooling is provided by a huge top fan, which can sometimes make it a little noisy if it’s hot outside and we make it work hard.
The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor, which is an “old acquaintance”, combined with RAM, performed well in GeekBench, surpassing most mini PCs in its category. If we have to put a “but”, it is the integrated graphics Radeon 780M, which has nothing to do with a dedicated graphics card and cannot run demanding games, although it can be used to edit videos or play the games we already have. . count on a few years. As an added bonus, this processor has AI capabilities with its TOP 38 NPUs, which we haven’t tested, but which would allow it to run AI and machine learning algorithms locally.
The Geekom A8 is a great option for those looking for a powerful and discreet mini PC, therefore suitable for any office. While we remind you that it is not suitable for high-end gaming, it is suitable for office work, content creation and as an entertainment center.
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