Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
We take a powerful little mini PC for a spin, the GMKtec Nucbox M7 Pro. This is an interesting little mini PC that packs a punch for both gaming, with an Oculink port, and beefy hardware that can also be used for a powerful little mini home lab configuration. Is this the best little mini PC towards the end of 2024? Let's find out!
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Written review of the GMKtec Nucbox M7 Pro: virtualizationhowto.com/2024/10/gmktec-nucbox-m7-pro-review-great-for-gaming-and-home-lab
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Introduction - 0:00
Video sponsor - 0:33
Specs of the GMKtec Nucbox M7 Pro - 1:17
Talking specifically about graphics - 1:42
Home lab - dual Intel 2.5 gig ports - 2:21
Can run Proxmox and VMware ESXi both - 2:35
It is offered in a barebones configuration - 2:40
(2) M.2 slots and 96 GB of memory - 3:00
NVMe memory tiering possibilities - 3:13
More details on installing VMware ESXi - 3:30
Gaming potential with integrated graphics - 3:56
Oculink port to use external GPU with the M7 Pro (ETA Prime vid on GMKtec site) - 4:13
Power Efficiency and numbers when idle and under full load - 5:00
Looking at the front I/O on the M7 Pro - 5:33
Looking at the back I/O on the M7 Pro - 6:07
Looking at the top cover, removing, and fingerprints - 6:25
Removing the screws for the inside top cover - 7:05
Looking at the internals (RAM and M.2 slots) - 8:00
Pros of the Nucbox M7 Pro - 8:20
Cons with the Nucbox M7 Pro - 9:14
Wrapping up my thoughts on the Nucbox M7 Pro - 9:45
We take a powerful little mini PC for a spin, the GMKtec Nucbox M7 Pro. This is an interesting little mini PC that packs a punch for both gaming, with an Oculink port, and beefy hardware that can also be used for a powerful little mini home lab configuration. Is this the best little mini PC towards the end of 2024? Let's find out!
Video sponsor NAKIVO: bit.ly/3S65NF3
Written review of the GMKtec Nucbox M7 Pro: virtualizationhowto.com/2024/10/gmktec-nucbox-m7-pro-review-great-for-gaming-and-home-lab
If you have a question about home labs, or other challenges, check out the VirtualizationHowto forums. Post your question here for help: virtualizationhowto.com/community
★ Subscribe to the channel: youtube.com/channel/UCrxcWtpd1IGHG9RbD_9380A?sub_confirmation=1
★ My blog: virtualizationhowto.com
★ Twitter: twitter.com/vspinmaster
★ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brandon-lee-vht
★ Github: github.com/brandonleegit
★ Facebook: facebook.com/people/VirtualizationHowto/100092747277326
★ Discord: discord.gg/Zb46NV6mB3
★ Pinterest: pinterest.com/brandonleevht
Introduction - 0:00
Video sponsor - 0:33
Specs of the GMKtec Nucbox M7 Pro - 1:17
Talking specifically about graphics - 1:42
Home lab - dual Intel 2.5 gig ports - 2:21
Can run Proxmox and VMware ESXi both - 2:35
It is offered in a barebones configuration - 2:40
(2) M.2 slots and 96 GB of memory - 3:00
NVMe memory tiering possibilities - 3:13
More details on installing VMware ESXi - 3:30
Gaming potential with integrated graphics - 3:56
Oculink port to use external GPU with the M7 Pro (ETA Prime vid on GMKtec site) - 4:13
Power Efficiency and numbers when idle and under full load - 5:00
Looking at the front I/O on the M7 Pro - 5:33
Looking at the back I/O on the M7 Pro - 6:07
Looking at the top cover, removing, and fingerprints - 6:25
Removing the screws for the inside top cover - 7:05
Looking at the internals (RAM and M.2 slots) - 8:00
Pros of the Nucbox M7 Pro - 8:20
Cons with the Nucbox M7 Pro - 9:14
Wrapping up my thoughts on the Nucbox M7 Pro - 9:45
