Geekom GT1 Mega Mini PC Review

Today we’re checking out another mini PC from Geekom – this time around it’s the turn of the GT1 Mega. This compact computer features an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM running at 5600MT/s and a 2TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe SSD. It’s certainly got some good specs on paper, but will the small, metal chassis provide enough cooling capability to allow this machine to fly? That’s what we’re aiming to find out today.

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:53 Specification and Pricing
01:52 PC Specs / Hardware
04:35 PC & Connectivity
07:57 The Design and Cooling
09:02 Taking it Apart
09:59 General Use Testing
11:10 Can you game on it?
11:35 Counter Strike 2
12:03 Marvel Rivals
12:45 Red Dead Redemption 2
13:36 Cyberpunk 2077
14:18 So was the gaming experience any good?
15:12 Heat issues or not?
17:17 Thermal Camera
17:33 System Noise and Total Power
18:00 Worth a purchase?

Specifications

• Dimensions – 135 × 132 × 44.35 mm
• CPU – Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
• Graphics – Intel Arc Graphics
• Memory – 32GB (2x16GB) Crucial DDR5 5600 MT/s
• Storage – Crucial P3 Plus 2TB PCIe 4 NVMe M.2 SSD
• I/O Ports
  • 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (back panel)
  • 1 × USB 2.0 Type-A (back panel)
  • 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (front panel), one port supports Always On
  • 2 × USB4 (back panel), one port supports Type-C Power on (adapter in)
  • 1 × 3.5 mm stereo headset jack (front panel)
  • 2 × RJ45 (back panel), 2.5 Gbps
  • 2 × HDMI (back panel)
  • 1 × DC in (back panel)
  • 1 × Power Button
  • 1 × Kensington Lock
  • 1 × SD Card 4.0 Reader
• Internal Connector
  • 1 × M.2 key-M slot for PCIe 4.0 ×4 NVMe SSD, 2280
  • 1 × M.2 key-M slot PCIe ×4 or SATA, 2242 (BOM option)
  • 1 × M.2 key-E slot for CNVi/PCIe WIFI, 2230
  • 1 × Fan
  • 2 × USB 2.0 pin header
  • 1 × RS485 header
  • 1 × RS232 header
  • 1 × 16-pin FPC SATA connector to connect an FFC SATA cable to a 7mm 2.5″ SATA
  • 1 × 5 pin header for SATA/HDD LED
  • 1 × 9V ~36V Power Connector header

We found the GT1 Mega listed on Geekom's website for £949 HERE. We were also given a 20% off discount code, GT1KGT20, bringing the price down to £759.20. It's also listed on Amazon HERE.

Pros:

• Premium metal chassis.
• Solid construction and build quality.
• 4 front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports.
• Dual USB 4 ports on rear.
• Clean installation of Windows.

Cons:

• Expensive when compared to the Geekom IT15 which features a more recent CPU (185H vs 285H).
• Heat issues and minor throttling when under sustained CPU intensive workloads.
• Lack of front USB-C ports.
• Reinstalling the wireless card when reassembling can be a bit tricky.

KitGuru says: The Geekom GT1 Mega performs well in everyday scenarios and will handle some light gaming, though it does get toasty under load. It's also slightly let down by the pricing when compared to the Geekom IT15, which features a newer and more powerful CPU. 

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