Just got my hands on the GMKtec G5 Mini PC, and wow, this thing is SMALL. Like, 'fits in the palm of my hand' small. But don't let its size fool you—it packs a punch with that Intel N97 processor.
First impressions? The sky blue color is actually kinda cute (didn't expect to say that about a PC). Setup was stupid easy—plugged in my monitor, keyboard, and was browsing YouTube in under 5 minutes. Zero bloatware which is rare these days!
Performance-wise, it handles my daily grind like a champ: Chrome with 15+ tabs? No sweat. 4K Netflix? Smooth as butter. Even tried some light gaming—Minecraft runs at playable framerates at 720p (just don't expect to run Cyberpunk on this).
The dual HDMI ports are game-changing for my WFH setup. Currently running two monitors with zero lag. Also loving how silent it stays—my old laptop sounded like a jet engine compared to this.
Only gripe? The fan gets audible during heavy loads, but it's more of a gentle hum than an annoying whine. For $150? Absolute steal if you need a compact workhorse.
Pro tip: Stick an NVMe SSD in there if you want crazy fast boot times (I upgraded mine and now it boots faster than my coffee maker heats water).