GEEKOM Mini PC, Mini IT8 Intel i5-8279U Mini Desktop Computer 16GB RAM 512GB PCIe SSD, Windows 11 Pro Mini Computer/Dual-Channel DDR4/HDMI2.0 4K UHD/Dual WiFi/BT/Gigabit Ethernet/VESA for Home/Office

what i wanted

So far so good easy to use. Mounted it on my computer hutch for easy access. A lot quieter than my full size desk top PC with three fans running. Only complaint so far is that I can hear the fan speeding up and down.

Decided to give a mini PC a try because I dont use my desktop PC often, but still want one for text documents and other such things. Love how small and easy it is to add an additional hard drive or ram to it. Good power for the price, plus it can handle to 24 monitors! I have not tried gaming on it, so I can not comment on that. If you are looking for a small desktop and solid power and a good price, this is it.

The computer wont start. I returned it the next day. The return was received three days ago, but I am still waiting for the refund after.

This is my first mini pc and Ill be honest - I dont NEED a desktop ever again. I might get one just for really extreme projects that require insane CPU, but for what I do - graphic design, 4k video editing, audio editing, etc - this thing has been perfectly fine. In fact, more reliable than the Predator gaming laptop I was using previously - much more reliable. Its fast, handles programs like Unreal Engine, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, In Design, Audacity, etc. with ease (and simultaneously). Im running a million different USB and HDMI cables out of this thing (via an attached USB hub) and its handling all of it perfectly fine. Noise isnt ZERO but its probably comparable to your Xbox or typical laptop. No overheating so far and Im running two huge monitors off of it. Being completely honest, this has been the most competent computer Ive personally ever owned so far. Now, Im not a huge gamer but I typically buy gaming PCs/laptops because the specs for most gaming devices are usually plenty for my design and editing needs. But just from how it feels and how fast the computer is running with all of these demanding programs I have running on it makes me think that at least casual gaming should be fine on this thing. VR feels like a different beast entirely so Ill leave that to people who know more about it, but Id say you should be fine with most everything else.

Overall this is a great PC but the fans that runs almost continuously is a bit loud.

I installed it about 2 weeks ago. It is a zippy computer and the price is fantastic. Im very happy with my purchase.

Build quality of this mini is top notch. Better than many other brand-name computers I had.

The performance is very good to the job I needed besides its contemporary and practical size and look.

No noise at all most of the time. Insignificant hum occasionally. Very quiet all the time. It’s quick, well designed and worth the price. Great job!