Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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We take a close look at the GMKtec Nucbox G3 Plus as a low power home server that is also very affordable. The GMKtec Nucbox G3 Plus is very power efficient, has great features, and includes an Intel network adapter which means you can run VMware ESXi along with Proxmox. See the other features with the review of this unit.

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Introduction to the GMKtec Nucbox G3 Plus - 0:00
Energy efficiency more important than ever - 0:50
How mini PCs offer a smart alternative - 1:12
Specs of the GMKtec Nucbox G3 Plus - 1:34
Possibility on this mini PC of running ESXi in addition to Proxmox - 2:50
Recommendations for storage configuration - 3:18
Power consumption - 4:23
Comparing power consumption with Ryzen 9 7945 HX processor - 5:11
Graphics processing - 5:49
Home lab potential - 6:16
Pros of the GMKtec Nucbox G3 Plus - 6:53
Cons of the GMKtec Nucbox G3 Plus - 7:57
Price of the GMKtec Nucbox G3 Plus - 9:14
Wrapping up the GMKtec Nucbox G3 Plus Review - 9:50