The GMKtec G3 Pro mini PC is a fully functional Windows desktop crammed into approximately the dimensions of an average paperback. It performs all the functions of a typical tower PC, with the added benefits of being small enough to mount behind a monitor or place on a shelf and quiet as a mouse. With a screen plugged in and a keyboard/mouse connected, you have an actual functional computer that will do everything from web-browsing to video conferencing to word processing.
A compact PC with plenty of power to run all your favorite apps and games
Flexibility is what really counts when it comes to memory and storage on the G3 Pro. Since the 16GB of DDR4 RAM resides in two SO-DIMM slots, you can upgrade with additional modules at any time. The 512GB M.2 2242 SATA drive handles storage, and there’s an empty M.2 2280 PCIe slot for installing a second SSD to expand your fast storage capacity without opening the tower.
Two HDMI ports on the back send 4K video at 60Hz to a pair of displays simultaneously, which is helpful for office work or running a dashboard on one screen and email on the other. The integrated Intel graphics support AV1 decoding, so streaming services and modern video files play back smoothly. Hooking the G3 Pro to a TV turns it into a quiet little home theater PC for Netflix, YouTube, and the rest.
For ports, the G3 Pro offers four USB 3.2 ports rated at 5Gbps, two HDMI outputs, a 3.5mm combo audio jack, and a 2.5GbE Ethernet port powered by an Intel i226 chip. The 2.5-gigabit network jack is faster than the standard gigabit port found on most desktops and laptops, which is useful if you have a NAS at home or run a wired connection that can actually take advantage of the extra bandwidth.
The G3 Pro also has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 for connectivity, enabling reliable, fast connections. It can also be set to use Wake-on-LAN, PXE Boot, RTC wake, and Auto Power-On to run your own home server independently of your main desktop.
The GMKtec G3 Pro Mini PC is on sale for $290 right now, well below its $460 sticker. If you want a small, quiet desktop that handles daily computing without taking up real estate or burning through electricity, this is worth grabbing while it’s available at this price.
