Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This week, I got my hands on the Geekom A6 Mini PC. This was sent to me by Geekom, so thanks to them for that. It’s a pretty great little device! It has an Ryzen 7 6800H CPU, Radeon 680M GPU, ample memory, and impressive connectivity... I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time with it.
This review goes into the features that make the A6 a great choice… specifically for us Linux gamers. But it also harbors a little secret up its sleeve. Stay tuned for that.
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GEEKOM Official US: geekompc.com/geekom-a6-mini-pc
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-- Chapters --
00:00 Introduction
00:41 Hardware Overview
01:27 Unboxing and Device
02:42 Inside the Geekom A6
03:59 Set Up and Use
05:04 Nobara Linux
06:03 Doom Eternal Linux v/ Windows Comparison
07:01 Shadow of the Tomb Raider Linux v/ Windows Comparison
07:28 Conclusion
This week, I got my hands on the Geekom A6 Mini PC. This was sent to me by Geekom, so thanks to them for that. It’s a pretty great little device! It has an Ryzen 7 6800H CPU, Radeon 680M GPU, ample memory, and impressive connectivity... I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time with it.
This review goes into the features that make the A6 a great choice… specifically for us Linux gamers. But it also harbors a little secret up its sleeve. Stay tuned for that.
Coupon code 5% Off: GardinerA6
GEEKOM Official US: geekompc.com/geekom-a6-mini-pc
GEEKOM Amazon US: amzn.to/4jPoXLA (Affiliate link)
GEEKOM Official UK: geekom.co.uk/geekom-a6-mini-pc
GEEKOM Amazon UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DRP2CPR1?maas=maas_adg_2F630B98D57FAE6EEBB0ACE9B826378A_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
GEEKOM Official CA: geekom.ca/geekom-a6-mini-pc
GEEKOM Amazon CA: amazon.ca/dp/B0DRP316J1
*My Game*
❯ Dudelings on Humble: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/9LWQeW
❯ Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball: store.steampowered.com/bundle/41202/Dudelings_Arcade_Sportsball_Deluxe_Edition/?utm_source=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.heavyelement.dudelings&pcampaignid=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Itch.io: heavy-element.itch.io/dudelings
*Affiliate links*
Services I Recommend:
❯ Proton Drive: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=43&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton Pass: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=38&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton VPN: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=26&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton Mail: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=7&aff_id=10074
Best Steam Deck Accessories:
❯ SanDisk 1 TB card: amzn.to/3z8mMfH
❯ Steam Deck Dock: amzn.to/3PDjgkt
❯ Steam Deck accessories: amzn.to/4c2XKkM
❯ DualSense: amzn.to/3WR1u1R
❯ Gulikit KK3 Max controller amzn.to/4dqRaoC
❯ DualSense Edge: amzn.to/4cuzIyd
❯ 8Bitdo Pro 2: amzn.to/46R7hcz
❯ Amazon Suggested Products: amzn.to/4fAha2h
*Elsewhere on the Web*
❯ My podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ Merchandise: shop.heavyelement.io
❯ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ Peertube: subscribeto.me
❯ Heavy Element: heavyelement.com
❯ Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ Threads: threads.net/@gardiner_bryant
*Support the Show*
❯ Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/gardiner_bryant
❯ Patreon: patreon.com/thelinuxgamer
❯ Merch: gardinerbryant.com
❯ Humble: humblebundle.com/store/?partner=thelinuxgamer
❯ youtube.com/channel/UCv1Kcz-CuGM6mxzL3B1_Eiw/join
❯ Amazon affiliate: amzn.to/3iYb4gd
About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
heavyelement.com
-- Chapters --
00:00 Introduction
00:41 Hardware Overview
01:27 Unboxing and Device
02:42 Inside the Geekom A6
03:59 Set Up and Use
05:04 Nobara Linux
06:03 Doom Eternal Linux v/ Windows Comparison
07:01 Shadow of the Tomb Raider Linux v/ Windows Comparison
07:28 Conclusion
