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I have the n100 model and did a reload of w11 pro. Not all of the drivers exist on the w11 iso, including the network I believe. I used a usb nic for the load if i remember correctly. You can download the drivers from the vendor or directly from the manufacturer of the hardware.
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I did and license was activated without a problem. Neither did I run the factory install at all to "initialize" it--I just wiped the factory install, did a new install of Win 11 24H2, and when it went online for the first time, Win 11 Pro became activated.
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There are a few drivers missing from a generic Win 11 install that you have to seek out and load manually to have all the hardware fully detected (like Intel 2.5GB NIC, Realtek RTL8522BE wireless NIC, and a couple of ACPI things). I have this documented--I'll try to post the details later. |
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Ok, so if you do a fresh install of Win 11 2024H2 (like using an ISO sourced from Microsoft), you will have four unknown items in the Device Manager at the end because the drivers are not included in the ISO. The wired and wireless NICs are two of those devices so, unfortunately, you are left unconnected. But you can download the four necessary drivers from the Microsoft Update Catalog easily. Then just unzip the CABs onto a USB and bring them over to the G3 Plus for updating. Here are the four drivers with their Hardware IDs, and the links for downloading the CABs at the Microsoft Update Catalog website:
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Intel I226-V Ethernet NIC PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_125C&SUBSYS_00008086&REV_04 Code:
https://catalog.s.download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/driver/drvs/2024/07/1df2b7e8-c6fc-4b8f-b46e-25cf4d3e4a35_fdc6278f1523a260cc580daec812fb176300c877.cab PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_B852&SUBSYS_B85210EC&REV_00 Code:
https://catalog.s.download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/driver/drvs/2025/02/e223d514-d1f0-48f1-9b69-94bcb1738291_b5c8edb4bf731851eb47a58674893093f6cef7b3.cab ACPI\VEN_INTC&DEV_1070 Code:
https://catalog.s.download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/driver/drvs/2024/11/6d8f0c59-d577-45ec-a0e0-115901aeef77_23bf78a5b1869d923349d395451a3358539441cd.cab ACPI\VEN_INTC&DEV_1057 Code:
https://catalog.s.download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/driver/drvs/2024/09/f830e3d7-f3ae-48c9-8e90-f60d2a02d98e_c3b3dc96668204ea78d9b8c98635dcfec2f20e7d.cab |
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I opted for 16GB MEM+512GB SSD for $30 more, and received mine last night. Reading all the horror stories about spyware/malware on minipcs from China, I determined to re-install Windows 11 Pro on my machine. Here's some key points that you need to be aware of if you decide to take this route:
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Next up: Make a new partition in the SSD to dual-boot Linux. BTW, I did set up the pre-installed Windows 11 Pro without connecting to the network, seeing if I could see the spyware/malware in action. I have to say it looked very clean; I didn't see any suspicious processes or services, or bloatware. I also did the virus scan a couple of times and nothing turned up. If I wasn't killing time while watching Grammys on the side, I probably would have left the pre-installed Windows 11 Pro alone. |
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Thanks for the good info. As an alternative for the NIC drivers can also be downloaded from Intel here:
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Intel I226-V Ethernet NIC - https://www.intel.com/content/www...-pack.html Intel Graphics Drivers - https://www.intel.com/content/www...ndows.htm For other Intel Drivers - https://www.intel.com/content/www.../home.html Intel Automatic Drivers Assistant - https://www.intel.com/content/www...etect.htm |
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Anyway, if your goal is retro gaming, a Raspberry Pi is smaller and more energy-efficient for these types of tasks, but honestly, once you add in a case, a good power supply (RPi's are picky with respect to power...), and storage, it is probably at the same price or even more than this $130 machine. But if you are interested in more modern gaming or more powerful emulation, this system would be better and give you more flexibility for future upgrades.
Just saying buyers might want to read up.
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Anyone install windows 10 instead and have any driver issues?
Thanks!
Anyone install windows 10 instead and have any driver issues?
Thanks!
This mini PC uses up to 30 watts under load. RPI5 uses under 8 watts or 73% less power.
Mini PC uses 12 watts at idle. RPI5 under 3 Watts or 75% less.
Difference in idle watts of 9 watts over a year is 78kWh (214 Watts/day).
Difference under full load of 22 watts over a year is 193 kWh (538 Watts/day).
RPI5 energy bill will be 1/4 of the GMKtec.
If you're in a state with high electricity rates (eg close to 50c/kWh) or if you're running solar/battery this energy savings is significant. Not everyone has these requirements, but for those that do, the RPI5 makes sense.
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I didn't even know about the NUT, will be checking that one out. iperf and meshsense are interesting as well.
Thanks for sharing.
Anyone else??
This mini PC uses up to 30 watts under load. RPI5 uses under 8 watts or 73% less power.
Mini PC uses 12 watts at idle. RPI5 under 3 Watts or 75% less.
Difference in idle watts of 9 watts over a year is 78kWh (214 Watts/day).
Difference under full load of 22 watts over a year is 193 kWh (538 Watts/day).
RPI5 energy bill will be 1/4 of the GMKtec.
If you're in a state with high electricity rates (eg close to 50c/kWh) or if you're running solar/battery this energy savings is significant. Not everyone has these requirements, but for those that do, the RPI5 makes sense.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/28597834...8059
I got one for about $80 including shipping and tax for a Linux build. I swapped the HD for an SSD I already had. Impressive little system and built very well. Uses about 8 watts at idle with Linux.
Another plus, as a 7th gen Intel CPU, it doesn't support Windoze 11.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/28597834...8059
I got one for about $80 including shipping and tax for a Linux build. I swapped the HD for an SSD I already had. Impressive little system and built very well. Uses about 8 watts at idle with Linux.
Another plus, as a 7th gen Intel CPU, it doesn't support Windoze 11.
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