We take a powerful little mini PC for a spin, the GMKtec Nucbox M7 Pro. This is an interesting little mini PC that packs a punch for both gaming, with an Oculink port, and beefy hardware that can also be used for a powerful little mini home lab configuration. Is this the best little mini PC towards the end of 2024? Let’s find out!
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Written review of the GMKtec Nucbox M7 Pro: https://www.virtualizationhowto.com/2024/10/gmktec-nucbox-m7-pro-review-great-for-gaming-and-home-lab/
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Introduction – 0:00
Video sponsor – 0:33
Specs of the GMKtec Nucbox M7 Pro – 1:17
Talking specifically about graphics – 1:42
Home lab – dual Intel 2.5 gig ports – 2:21
Can run Proxmox and VMware ESXi both – 2:35
It is offered in a barebones configuration – 2:40
(2) M.2 slots and 96 GB of memory – 3:00
NVMe memory tiering possibilities – 3:13
More details on installing VMware ESXi – 3:30
Gaming potential with integrated graphics – 3:56
Oculink port to use external GPU with the M7 Pro (ETA Prime vid on GMKtec site) – 4:13
Power Efficiency and numbers when idle and under full load – 5:00
Looking at the front I/O on the M7 Pro – 5:33
Looking at the back I/O on the M7 Pro – 6:07
Looking at the top cover, removing, and fingerprints – 6:25
Removing the screws for the inside top cover – 7:05
Looking at the internals (RAM and M.2 slots) – 8:00
Pros of the Nucbox M7 Pro – 8:20
Cons with the Nucbox M7 Pro – 9:14
Wrapping up my thoughts on the Nucbox M7 Pro – 9:45
