At the end of May we wrote about VORKE V1 mini PC which among the users enjoyed quite a bit of interest. From November 4 on Geekbuying appeared another model, 2nd generation called VORKE V2. Manufacturer listens users or wants to fight with the competition (below a comparison with Gigabyte mini PC) because it introduced up to four specifications VORKE V2.
New VORKE V2 is equipped with the latest Intel 6th generation Core (Skylake) processors – i5-6200U and i7-6500U. Inside also we find 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB SSD storage. VORKE V2 also support 2.5″ HDD/SSD. Mini PC has a small size (measures 39 x 129 x 124mm) and it looks like an Intel NUC. V2 mini PC also has 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, Gigabit Ethernet, and ports including a USB 3.1 Type-C port, two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, and HDMI and headset jacks. VORKE 2 has a pre-installed Ubuntu 16.04 but you can also install Windows or other operating systems. Below a more detailed specification.
VORKE V2 specifications:
- CPU – Intel® Core™ i5-6200U 2.3GHz / 2.8GHz or Intel® Core™ i7-6500U 2.5GHz / 3.1GHz
- GPU – Intel HD Graphics 520
- Memory – 8GB DDR3L
- Storage – 128GB or 256GB M.2 SSD internal storage + 2.5″ SATA drive support + micro SD slot
- Video Output – HDMI 1.4a
- Audio Output – HDMI and 3.5mm headphone jack
- Connectivity – Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n/ac WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0
- USB – 2x USB 2.0 ports, 2x USB 3.0 ports
- Expansion Slots:
- M.2 SSD 2280 slot (Optional 128GB/256GB of flash storage)
- PCIe M.2 NGFF 2230 Key-E slot occupied by the Wi-Fi+BT card
- 2.5 in SATA 6.0Gb/s (7.0 / 9.5 mm thick)
- Misc – Power button & LED, IR receiver
- Power Supply – 19V/2.1A
- Supports VESA mounting Bracket (75 x 75mm + 100 x 100mm)
- Dimensions – 39 x 129 x 124mm
- Weight – n/a
In the package you will find: VORKE V2 Ultra Compact PC, HDMI Cable, Power adapter, Manual. As we wrote at the beginning of VORKE V2 is available on Geekbuying at presale in four specifications:
- Intel Core i5-6200U with 8GB/128GB for $349.99 (coupon code: VORKEV220)
- Intel Core i5-6200U with 8GB/256GB for $399.99 (coupon code: VORKEV230)
- Intel Core i7-6500U with 8GB/128GB for $399.99 (coupon code: VORKEV230)
- Intel Core i7-6500U with 8GB/256GB for $449.99 (coupon code: VORKEV220)
Depending on the specifications see the price increase, but compared to the competition or the more well-known vendors VORKE V2 mini PC is a very good alternative. Below the aforementioned comparison VORKE V2 mini PC from Gigabyte (Gigabyte BRIX system)
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CPU | Intel® Core™ i5-6200U 2.3GHz / 2.8GHz |
Intel® Core™ i5-6200U 2.3GHz / 2.8GHz |
Intel® Core™ i7-6500U 2.5GHz / 3.1GHz |
Intel® Core™ i7-6500U 2.5GHz / 3.1GHz |
Memory | 8GB of Micron DDR3L | No Memory | 8GB of Micron DDR3L | No Memory |
Storage | 128GB of Samsung SSD (M.2 SSD) 256GB of Samsung SSD (M.2 SSD) Optional 2.5″HDD/SSD support |
No SSD | 128GB of Samsung SSD (M.2 SSD) 256GB of Samsung SSD (M.2 SSD) Optional 2.5″HDD/SSD support |
No SSD |
How to use | Plug and Play | Need to buy DDR & SSD, and install system by yourself |
Plug and Play | Need to buy DDR & SSD, and install system by yourself |
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 | Display with USB-C, Can be charged for Mobilephone |
Not available | Display with USB-C, Can be charged for Mobilephone |
Not available |
Total Price | 8G DDR3L + 128G SSD= 8G DDR3L + 128G SSD=$349.99 |
Gigabyte $379.99 + Extra 8G DDR3L $49.99 + Extra 128G SSD $59.99 = $489.97 |
8G DDR3L + 128G SSD= 8G DDR3L + 128G SSD=$399.99 |
Gigabyte $549.99 + Extra 8G DDR3L $49.99 + Extra 128G SSD $59.99 = $659.97 |
8G DDR3L + 256G SSD= 8G DDR3L + 256G SSD=$399.99 |
Gigabyte $379.99 + Extra 8G DDR3L $49.99 + Extra 256G SSD $139.99 = $569.88 |
8G DDR3L + 128G SSD= 8G DDR3L + 128G SSD=$449.99 |
Gigabyte $549.99 + Extra 8G DDR3L $49.99 + Extra 256G SSD $139.99 = $739.97 |
[UPDATE] VORKE V2 X64 DRIVERS FOR WINDOWS 7/ 8.1 AND WINDOWS 10. Download Links:
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