The GMK NucBox M2 is another Tiger Lake Mini PC in GMKtec’s portfolio. This time NucBox M2 Mini PC is powered by an 11th Generation Intel Core i7-11390H processor. The chip is produced on the second-generation 10 nm Intel SuperFin process and integrates four Willow Cove processor cores (8 threads thanks to HyperThreading). The base clock speed depends on the TDP setting and can vary from 2.9 (28 W TDP) to 3.4 GHz (35 W). In addition, the NucBox M2 offers up to 64GB RAM, M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 up to 2TB, WiFi 6, triple 4K@60Hz display, and more.
Availability and price
GMKtec’s NucBox M2 i7-11390H Mini PC will find the same as other NucBox Mini PCs on GMKtec’s website. You can immediately purchase a mini desktop PC equipped with 16GB RAM DDR4 and 512GB SSD. In this configuration, NucBox M2 is available for $329.59 (after coupon: M2Preorder-$60 / $60 OFF).
In addition, there is a version with 32GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 for $379.59 (when using the same discount code). Interestingly, on Aliexpress in the official GMKtec store, you can buy the barebone version (without RAM and storage) for about $290 (using the $5 OFF coupon).
Mini PC is shipped with a power adapter, HDMI cable, and VESA mount bracket with screws.
GMK NucBox M2 Mini PC Overview Features
The NucBox M2 is a mini desktop computer with dimensions of 114*106*42.5mm and visually resembles the GMK NucBox G1 Mini PC with the N95 Alder Lake-N processor. As we mentioned, it is powered by the Intel Core i7-11390H Tiger Lake process. The Intel Core i7-11390H is a high-end quad-core SoC for thin and light gaming laptops and mobile workstations. It is based on the Tiger Lake H35 generation and was announced in mid-2021 as a refresh. i7-11390H chip offers 4 cores, 8 threads, 12MB cache, and max turbo frequency up to 5.00 GHz. Besides, the SoC also includes the improved Iris Xe iGPU with all 96 EUs enabled clocked at up to 1400 MHz.
In addition, the Mini PC supports up to 64GB RAM DDR4 3200 MT/s (SO-DIMM*2), and M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 up to 2TB (supports PCIe 4.0). Besides, NucBox M2 comes with preinstalled Windows 11 Pro and supports dual-band WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet. As mentioned, the Mini PC also supports a triple 4K@60Hz display via 2x HDMI 2.0 and USB Type-C ports.
The Mini PC has an active cooling system and the following interfaces:
- 3x USB3.2
- USB2.0
- USB Type-C (DP/DATA)
- 3.5mm Audio Jack
- DC input 20V/5A
- 2x HDMI 2.0
- RJ45 2.5G Ethernet
Although it does not take up much space, you can hide the Mini PC behind the monitor using the included bracket supporting VESA mounting.
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