The new GMKtec NucBox 5 is a huge upgrade from previous tiny PC models: it has an 11th-generation Jasper Lake N5105 processor, WiFi-6, Bluetooth 5.2, and lots of new ports. Let's take a deep dive into its potential for PC gaming, retro emulation, and as a dedicated Batocera machine, too.
Buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3HRvTpd
GMKtec Amazon store: https://amzn.to/3zZWY7J
GMKtec website: https://gmktec.com/products/intel-11th-jasper-lake-n5105-mini-pc
Mini PC spreadsheet: https://tinyurl.com/RGCminiPC
This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:24 unboxing and impressions
02:52 tech specs & teardown
03:56 Windows 11 setup
05:03 PC gaming
07:30 retro game emulation
11:09 GameCube, Wii, 3DS, Wii U, Switch
13:48 PS2 and PS3 testing
15:19 Batocera experience
16:58 summary (likes & dislikes)
19:35 conclusion
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