Does not come with RAM, SSD or Windows Keys
Efficient CPU for 24/7 running (15W). Power Performance is way above N100.
Has 2×2.5Gbps (must be i-226 Intel) NICs for running OPNSense/PFSense/Openwrt
Has 2xm.2 2280 NVME slots.
2xDDR4 RAM slots
1 blower style fan for CPU in the bottom and a 70mm fan up top for SSD/RAM. Based on my experience with K8 Plus the top fan helps SSD temps.
Hardware layout and the box is pretty similar to K8 Plus that I have.
I was looking into N100 Mini PCs for running bare-metal OPNsense and found this one to be a better deal, so I went for it. It’s plenty powerful for OPNsense/pfSense, and you can go wild with IDS/IPS rules without any worries or even try virtualise opnsense and have the resources for other uses. Plus, it’ll help with future-proofing. I already have the GMKtec K8 Plus Mini PC and I’m really happy with it. If you’ve got spare RAM and an SSD, this is a no-brainer.
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