Is the GMKtec NucBox K9 the Best Mini PC? Full Review

In this GMKtec K9 Review, we check a powerful Mini PC that uses the Intel Ultra 5 125H processor, and is the first Mini PC from GMKtec that has uses Intel's AI Boost NPU. It can handle high-tier emulation, quite affordable, but can it run games? ►Amazon: https://geni.us/AmBdAoR (Amazon) In this review, we run benchmarks, test games, try out emulators, Ubuntu Linux, Batocera Linux, and then check out what's under the hood. This Mini PC can be found both directly from GMKTek, AliExpress and from Amazon (links below). The reviewed unit is the 1TB 32GB model. All models outside BAREBONES have Windows 11 pre-installed. ► Specs: CPU: Intel Ultra 5 125H / 14 Core 18 Thread 700MHz-4.5Ghz RAM: 2x16GB Crucial DDR5 @ 5600Mhz GPU: Intel Arc Graphics @ 2.2Ghz + AI Boost 1.4GHz Storage: 1TB NVMe PCIe4 OS: Windows 11 Pro 64bit ►Note: This product was received solely for the purpose of video review. Nothing of monetary value has been received. Affiliate links have been added which help the channel at no additional cost to yourself. Thanks 🙏 ► Coupon Codes Enter the code at checkout on the GMKtec website (linked below) K9 Barebone: Pandory-K9-0 K9 32 1Tb: Pandory-K9-32/1T K9 32 2Tb: Pandory-K9-32/2T ► Purchase links (GMKtec K9) GMKtec Website: https://go.teampandory.com/gmkteck9 Amazon 32/1TB: https://geni.us/AmBdAoR (Amazon) Amazon 32/2TB: https://geni.us/SGfD (Amazon) ►Alternative Mini PC (GMKtec K8) GMKtec Website: https://go.teampandory.com/gmkteck8 Amazon: https://geni.us/jqY8u2l (Amazon) ►125H Game Testing Video:    • 21 Games Tested [Intel Core Ultra 5 125H w...   ►Timestamps: 0:00 GMKtec NucBox K9 Review 0:17 Unboxing the GMKtec K9 1:30 Closer Look 2:31 GMKtec NucBox K9 Specs 2:58 Size Comparison 3:32 Tea time 3:37 First Boot, Activating Windows 11 Pro, Updates, Drivers 4:19 Ninite, malware and virus check 4:30 Windows Use, Music Production, Davinci Resolve 4:54 Internet Shopping, Amazon Prime, NetFlix, YouTube 4K 5:29 GMKtec K9 Benchmarks 5:50 Display options 6:02 Wifi, Bluetooth Controller 6:12 Cuphead, Super Woden GP 2 6:37 DOTA 2, Fortnite, Rocket League, Counter Strike 2 7:36 XESS in Diablo 4, Forza Horizon 5, Cyberpunk 2077 8:54 Higher end Emulation, Wii-U and PlayStation 3 9:27 Batocera Linux 9:50 Emulation Game Testing 11:05 Inside the GMKtec NucBox K9 12:11 Linux Testing 12:25 Power draw and noise 13:34 BIOS 13:53 Pros and Cons 14:13 GMKtec K8 or K9? Intel 125H or Ryzen 8845HS? 14:33 Summary and Patreon Thanks ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ►Credits 'Wave States' and 'A Way Out (Machine's Maze)' by Chris Huelsbeck, used under a royalty-free license, please visit www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck for more info! 'Can't play Cyberpunk 2077' was made using Udio Pandory Intro Music by Disfunktional https://surroundsoundrecordings.bandc... https://breakingsaints.bandcamp.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEAM PANDORY https://www.teampandory.com/ ►Fancy supporting our work? Patreon:   / pandorytool   Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CKZbiXa ►Merch: USA: https://go.teampandory.com/merchusa Europe: https://go.teampandory.com/merchuk ►Feedback Discord channel: https://go.teampandory.com/discord Facebook:   / teampandory   #gmktec #intel #minipc #review #gaming