Geekom makes some of our favorite mini PCs, including the new Mini Air12 Lite, which features a 9-pin port on the front that could come in handy for DIY projects. At IFA 2024, the Taiwanese tech maker unveiled a selection of new mini PCs, most notably the impressive GT1 Mega. Measuring just 135 x 132 x 47mm with a volume of less than 1 liter, this device packs powerful hardware and extensive connectivity options, making it a genuine alternative to many desktop PCs.
Powered by Intel’s Meteor Lake mobile CPUs, the GT1 Mega comes with either a 16-core Intel Core Ultra 7 155H or the more expensive 16-core Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, both of which can handle fairly demanding tasks. The system supports up to 64GB of DDR5-5600 RAM via dual SODIMM slots, and offers storage options of up to 2TB via an M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4×4 slot. If that’s not enough, an additional terabyte can be added via the M.2 2242 SATA slot.
The GT1 Mega comes with Intel Arc graphics (8-core) and while the mini PC’s chassis can’t accommodate discrete graphics cards or offer an OCuLink connector, a USB 4 port does offer eGPU support if you need a little more oomph on the graphics front. There’s also an AI Boost NPU for hardware-accelerated AI performance.
USB ports galore
Connectivity is the GT1 Mega’s standout feature. The mini PC features eight USB ports: four USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports on the front, one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A port, one USB 2.0 Type-A port and two USB4 Type-C ports that can handle 40Gbps data transfer and video output. It also includes two HDMI 2.0 ports, dual 2.5GbE Ethernet ports, a 3.5mm audio jack and an SD card reader. Wireless connectivity is provided by Intel’s BE200 module, which supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
The GT1 Mega can drive up to four 4K displays and supports 8K resolution, making it suitable for multi-monitor setups and high-resolution tasks like photo and video editing. This, combined with its compact form factor, makes it an attractive option for users who require extensive display support without the bulk of a traditional desktop.
Pricing starts at $899 for the Intel Core Ultra 7 model with 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. The higher-end version with the Core Ultra 9, 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD will cost $999, with shipping expected in October. Geekom is planning a cheaper model with a Core Ultra 5 125H processor, but there’s no word yet on when that’ll join the lineup.