The Ultimate RYZEN Mini PC: GMKtec NucBox K8 Review
Channel: Team Pandory
Date: 2024-03-28

The GMKtec K8 is a powerful Mini PC that uses the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, and is the first Mini PC from GMKtec that has the AMD Ryzen AI IPU included from the get go.  It can handle AAA games, run high-tier emulation, and is also very affordable!
►Amazon: https://amzn.to/49hHiue / K8 PLUS: https://amzn.to/3ByvU26
In this review, we run benchmarks, test games, try some emulators, Ubuntu Linux, Batocera Linux, and also see how difficult it is to get AMD Ryzen AI up and running in Windows.

This Mini PC can be found both directly from GMKTek, AliExpress and from Amazon (links below).
Windows 11 Pro is installed, and in our review, we run benchmarks, test games, try emulated systems, and also use Batocera Linux.

► Specs: 
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS / 8 Core 16 Thread @ 3.8Ghz-5.1Ghz
RAM: 2x16GB Crucial DDR5 @ 5600MT/s Running in "Quad Channel"
GPU: AMD Radeon 780m @ 2800Mhz
Storage: 1TB NVMe PCIe4
OS: Windows 11 Pro 64bit

►Note:
This product was received solely for the purpose of video review. Nothing of monetary value has been received.
Affiliate links have been added which help the channel at no additional cost to yourself.
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► Purchase links
GMKtec Website: https://go.teampandory.com/gmkteck8
Amazon: https://amzn.to/49hHiue

►Alternative Mini PC (GMKtec K6)
GMKtec Website: https://go.teampandory.com/gmkteck6
Amazon (Space Blue): https://amzn.to/3O01XLR
Amazon (Steel Blue): https://amzn.to/3TZ612H

► Coupon Codes
Enter the code at checkout on the GMKtec website
For K8 Barebone: Pandory-Barebone

►8845HS Game Testing Video
https://youtu.be/gdhs1O0c4Zs

►Timestamps:
0:00 GMKtec NucBox K8 Review
0:39 Unboxing the GMKtec K8
1:42 GMKtec NucBox K8 Specifications
1:58 A Closer Look
3:08 Size Comparison
3:39 Tea time
3:46 First Boot, Activating Windows 11 Pro, Updates
4:32 Ninite, malware and virus check
4:45 Office, Krita, Online Shopping
5:21 Video Streaming, Amazon Prime, NetFlix, YouTube 4K
5:51 Video Editing in Davinci Resolve
6:09 Installing AMD Ryzen AI Software
7:47 Installing Llama 2 Demo
8:54 Benchmarks, Geekbench, Timespy, Cinebench, Shizuku Diskmark
9:18 WiFi Signal Strength
9:26 Game Testing - Homestar Runner, Bots are Stupid
9:51 Game Testing - Fornite, Rocket League, Cyberpunk 2077
10:28 Game Testing - Cyberpunk 2077, Terminator Resistance
11:14 PlayStation 3
11:38 Inside the GMKtec NucBox K8
12:51 BIOS
13:23 Batocera Linux, WiFi and Bluetooth
13:40 Game Testing - Amiga, Dreamcast, PlayStation 2
14:18 Steam Games on Ubuntu Linux
14:28 Running Windows Steam Games in Linux
15:20 Power draw and noise
15:55 Pros and Cons
16:29 GMKtec K6 or K8?
17:16 Patreon Thanks

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