I recently got my hands on the GK3 PLUS mini PC, and I have to say, I'm thoroughly impressed! This compact device packs quite a punch with its 12th Intel Alder Lake N95 processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and 512GB SATA SSD hard drive. It performs smoothly and quickly, whether I'm working on spreadsheets, browsing the web, or streaming 4K videos. One of my favorite features of this mini PC is its multiple display options. With 2x HDMI (4K@60Hz) and 1x VGA ports, I can connect up to three displays at once! The device also has WiFi-5 and Bluetooth 4.2 support, making it easy to connect to my wireless devices. I was pleasantly surprised to find that my wireless mouse and keyboard worked seamlessly with this device. Another benefit of the GK3 PLUS mini PC is its small size. Measuring only 5.1 in * 5.1 in * 1.96 in, it's easy to hide on my desk and doesn't take up much space. Despite its small size, it comes equipped with a built-in fan, so it doesn't generate too much heat. Overall, I would highly recommend the GK3 PLUS mini PC to anyone looking for a powerful and versatile computer. Whether you need it for work or entertainment, this device is up to the task! Read more
I bought this little guy to replace my dad’s old HP desktop tower. He mostly uses it for web browsing, emails, pictures, occasional Words docs and (once per year), TurboTax. This mini-PC plugged right into his old monitor, keyboard, mouse and printer. It booted right up and is super fast compared to what he was using. I liked that it came with a mounting bracket that attached it directly to the back of the monitor for a really clean and uncluttered look. It was an excellent experience installing this and setting it up and the price was the best part, especially since he was considering buying a new tower from a big box retailer for 4 times the price. Read more
I bought this Kamrui computer because of a novelty. This little machine has definitely suprise me. It's faster vthan I thought, more versatile than I thought and in all is a great little computer. It thrill me so much I have purchased 2 more similar computer and 1 at a greater cost and the Kamrui is just as good in processing speed ,graphics and plenty of ports. I have thrown everything at it except high end graphics programs and for a good desktop to play music and surf the web and i run Microsoft365 on it too. No problem to mention. I just got a ACEMAGIC mini machine and in the process of testing and using it. It cost more but doesn't really outrun the Kamrui by much. I will purchase another KAMRUI before it said and done. It's priced right and If you want a gaming machine they have some that will work for that. The G3 is NOT a gamer but does what i want. Keep up the good work guys,gals! Read more
This review is a follow-up to my original review of the Kamrui GK3 Plus mini PC (N95/500GB SSD/16GB DRAM). That review noted the GK3 Plus would not hit the claimed CPU turbo speed of 3.4GHz, never getting higher than 2.7GHz. The seller responded to the review and offered a replacement PC, which I agreed to check out. The purpose of re-reviewing the Kamrui GK3 Plus was to determine whether my original experience was typical, and if so, whether there is any significant effect on usability or real-world performance at 2.7GHz vs 3.4GHz. The test PC’s were the Kamrui GK3 Plus, an N95 model of slightly different design, and an N6005 “Silver Pentium” mini (3.3GHz turbo). All PCs contain 16GB of DRAM, although it is implemented as dual-channel for the N6005, while the N95 minis use single-channel. For testing, I used CPU-Z’s “Bench CPU” feature and Cinebench, as well as several programs that track minimum, current, and maximum speeds and temperatures of processor cores. RESULTS N95 GK3 Plus -- N95 PC #2 -- N6005 PC #3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Base clock: 1.7GHz 1.7GHz 2.0GHz Observed fastest clock 2.7GHz 3.4GHz 3.3GHz Cinebench, single core 725 903 667 Cinebench, four cores 2543 2672 2410 CPU-Z Bench, single core 305 367 305 CPU-Z Bench, four cores 1180 1185 1187 Max Temp & Power (°C - W) 78° - 11W 65° - 7W 60° - 18W TEST SCORES SUGGEST: a. The ability of PC #2 to hit 3.4GHz provides some advantage in single-core mode, but any advantage becomes virtually insignificant for all three PC's when four cores are running. The number of operating cores and the speed of individual cores are set automatically as the PC's run. b. The higher base clock speed and dual-channel memory of the N6005 PC were not enough to take a lead over the other PC’s, but did provide comparable performance. c. The higher peak CPU temperature in the GK3 Plus can be managed by making sure the PC is not resting on a surface that restricts airflow. The majority of cooling air enters and exists through vents on the underside of the case. Adding taller stick-on feet to the bottom of the case can help. Note these temperatures occurred only under heavy processor load. The GK3 Plus temperature normally hovers around 50°C or less. OTHER OBSERVATIONS: The GK3 Plus uses easily replaceable laptop style memory that can be accessed by removing the 2.5" SDD basket. Processor specs indicate 16GB is the maximum. Some report installing a 32GB memory module, while other comments state adding more than 16GB might not be worth the additional cost. Per videos, it is possible to get at the SSD and swap it out as well, but the SSD is hidden on the bottom side of the circuit board and requires a more involved disassembly and care not to break wires going to the case. The SSD is probably an M.2 SATA device, not NVMe, but the socket in the N5105 version of this PC appears to be NVMe. For more storage, it is easier to install a 1GB or 2GB 2.5" SSD in the top of the PC and use it for data and program installations. CONCLUSION: I spent several hours comparing PC's. In the end, I noticed no obvious difference in overall performance, or in response while web browsing. In a “blind test,” it would be difficult to tell which PC I might be using. Real-world performance is not hampered in any noticeable way by the ability to run at 2.7GHz vs 3.4GHz, especially since the other N95 PC spends most of its time at 2.7GHz. About 90% of GK3 Plus reviews rate the PC at 4 or 5 stars, which indicates the GK3 Plus is successfully meeting the expectations and needs of purchasers. Based on my most recent experiences, I’ve added a star to my rating of the Kamrui GK3 Plus. The various coupon incentives offered by Amazon can make the GK3 Plus a very attractive choice. Read more
This is the perfect Mini PC for me! It has Huge 16 Giga Bytes of RAM, and Super Fast 512 GB SSD Storage. It ony consumes 12 volts and 2.5 Amps of power! Perfect for Office, Streaming, Social Media, and Light Gaming. Kamrui has even Priced this very competitively. It has support for 2 HDMI outputs and Additional VGA for legacy Monitors. Wired LAN and WIFI is included. Its also Very quiet!! Im glad I stumbled upon this product! Very Impressed! Read more
Product stopped working after two days of setup. No signal was sent to monitor. Read more
Can't seem to get wake on lan to work with Linux. Contacted customer support to ask about BIOS settings but they don't know anything. After back and forth to get purchase information, they gave me generic window driver steps. Customer support is there and respond pretty quickly (a day or so during weekdays), but they're not very helpful so why bother being there at all? They call it rom storage but it's actually an nvme that's only accessible if you take apart the whole thing. Annoying, but is nice it's there instead of eeMC or something. Read more
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