The result is a very cheap Mini PC that’s surprisingly powerful.
As is standard, there’s a VESA mount in the box if you want.
There’s also a USB jot down-C 10Gbps port on the front, which is a nice touch.
Once in the gameplay, using the standard prefs was jittery even with all prefs turned down.
After running through a few real-world scenarios, it was time to let the benchmarking tools evaluate the machine.
Again, the results backed up the real-world experience and impressed for a machine at this price point.
At the end of the review, the G6 impressed all-round.
It doesn’t have the fastest or most powerful CPU and GPU, but both are tried and tested.
The G6 is widely available, with the configuration that we’ve reviewed costing around the $200 mark.
The GMKtec G6 can be purchased directly from GMKtec by clickinghere.
It’s also available from online retailers -Amazon, for example.
offers the 16GB / 512GB SSD variant, available by clickinghere.
The G6 features a full matte grey casing made completely of plastic, but the quality is excellent.
For instance, there’s no flex or flimsiness that you often get with this level of machine.
Round the back, the machine is well laid out.
The outer design of the G6 is stylish and functional.
The other notable aspect of the design is the upgradability.
To reach the components, the top of the machine pulls directly off.
With a little force and slowly working around each edge, the top of the machine will lift away.
Likewise, the machine ships with a 512GB SSD of the M.2 2280 key in.
The decent single-core scores from GeekBench and PCMark of 4968 and 5013 highlight this performance.
This machine is surprisingly well-equipped for simple image enhancements in Photoshop or Lightroom.
When working with 4K footage, the machine starts to reach its limits.
While basic edits can be managed, the system slows considerably when processing larger or more complex projects.
After testing, we would definitely recommend this small entry-level machine for all of those purposes.
The fact that it supports a 2.5Gbps connection is an impressive feature for a machine at this price.
The G6 is perfectly suited to running Windows and all Office applications.
It opens Word and Excel quickly and handles relatively large spreadsheets and documents with ease.
Its smooth operation with these applications underscores its primary intended use.
Stepping beyond standard office tasks, the machine performs well for image and video editing.
Used for gaming, the G6 struggles with the latest high-demand titles like Hogwarts Legacy and Cyberpunk 2077.
Should I buy a GMKtec NucBox G6?
Buy it if…
You need an office machine with upgrade potential.
Its upgradeable RAM and storage options give it future potential.
Its cost is well-balanced for home users.
Don’t buy it if…
You require high-end gaming performance.
Some gaming is fine, but with demanding games like Hogwarts Legacy and Cyberpunk 2077, it will struggle.
You work with intensive video and graphic editing.
But it’s another powerful small system to consider.
It can be bought as barebones with only the processor installed.
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