Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
forum thread Posted by OzJodo • Mar 28, 2025
  1. Deal Image
Item 1 of 2
  1. Deal Image
  2. Deal Image
Item 1 of 2
forum thread Posted by OzJodo • Mar 28, 2025

Deal: GMKtec Gaming PC, K11 AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS(8C/16T, Up to 5.2GHz), 32GB DDR5 RAM 1TB Mini PC Desktop Computer, Oculink, Dual NIC 2.5GbE LAN, HDMI/DisplayPort/USB4*2 - $599.99

$600

$800

25% off
Amazon
11 Comments 8,430 Views
Get Deal at Amazon
Good Deal
Save
Share
Deal Details
Seems Amazon has many Big Spring Deals going on. This would be a significant upgrade to what I currently have. Is it a good deal?

I'm not interested in barebones and want it working out of the box. I have the skills to install hardware and OS, but not the time…

Thanks all!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPGDSM92
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Seems Amazon has many Big Spring Deals going on. This would be a significant upgrade to what I currently have. Is it a good deal?

I'm not interested in barebones and want it working out of the box. I have the skills to install hardware and OS, but not the time…

Thanks all!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPGDSM92

Community Voting

Deal Score
+7
Good Deal
Get Deal at Amazon
Leave a Comment
To participate in the comments, please log in.

11 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Pro
Mar 28, 2025
4,069 Posts
Joined Feb 2011
Mar 28, 2025
iyg
Pro
Mar 28, 2025
4,069 Posts
If you want a Mini PC Desktop, maybe. If you don't mind a full size PC, then bad deal.
Original Poster
Mar 28, 2025
332 Posts
Joined Nov 2015
Mar 28, 2025
OzJodo
Original Poster
Mar 28, 2025
332 Posts
Or maybe this is the better value for money deal. Seems the NPU is the only real differentiator other than marginal faster clock speed

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ4WBV8L
Last edited by Dashey10 March 27, 2025 at 08:22 PM.
Original Poster
Mar 28, 2025
332 Posts
Joined Nov 2015
Mar 28, 2025
OzJodo
Original Poster
Mar 28, 2025
332 Posts
Quote from iyg :
If you want a Mini PC Desktop, maybe. If you don't mind a full size PC, then bad deal.

Full sized PCs seem to run at last $6-700. Unless you know of a prebuilt PC I'm missing? Thanks
Original Poster
Mar 28, 2025
332 Posts
Joined Nov 2015
Mar 28, 2025
OzJodo
Original Poster
Mar 28, 2025
332 Posts
Ah never mind. This is the better value deal https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/t/18205810
1
Mar 28, 2025
17 Posts
Joined Nov 2014
Mar 28, 2025
xRyoox
Mar 28, 2025
17 Posts
Is gmktec even trustworthy? Miniforums, beelink and geekom. AceMagic or magician are known to have trojan and malware. Some of these have tampered bios that the network randomly ping back to china.
1
Pro
Mar 28, 2025
2,041 Posts
Joined Nov 2010
Mar 28, 2025
MasterRigger
Pro
Mar 28, 2025
2,041 Posts
Quote from OzJodo :
Ah never mind. This is the better value deal https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/t/18205810

8945hs. Hope this brings down the price of this 8845hs. I've been tracking the same system and the Aoostar 8845hs Won't break under $520

CPU performance wise not much different and both use the same graphics

https://www.cpubenchmark.net/comp...n-7-8845HS

You can get a the Aoostar barebones for $399 and add 48gb of crucial ram for $101. If you're into that.

Also the Aoostar has fingerprint log in

AOOSTAR GEM12 PRO MAX 8845HS Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 32GB DDR5 RAM 1T M.2 2280 PEIC4.0 SSD, 1 x OCULINK/ USB4(PD|8K@60Hz)/1 x HDMI2.1/1 xDP 1.4, 2X 2.5G RJ45 (Black)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1VGH2T8

AOOSTAR GEM12 PRO MAX AMD R7 8845HS Mini PC Withou RAM/SSD/OS Mini Gaming PC with OcuLink，2X DDR5 Slots, 2X M.2 NVME Slots, 2 x 2.5G LAN, HDMI+DP+2*USB-C，DIY Display Fingerprint Recognition
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSHX6FPZ
Last edited by BoopSnoot March 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM.
Apr 1, 2025
1,916 Posts
Joined Apr 2005
Apr 1, 2025
pricecheck
Apr 1, 2025
1,916 Posts
To OP, since you didn't tell us what you're going to use it for, your current setup might be more than adequate (albeit a little older). This deal and the other deal that you mentioned might be overkill...

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Apr 2, 2025
88 Posts
Joined Dec 2014
Apr 2, 2025
TillmanA
Apr 2, 2025
88 Posts
Quote from xRyoox :
Is gmktec even trustworthy? Miniforums, beelink and geekom. AceMagic or magician are known to have trojan and malware. Some of these have tampered bios that the network randomly ping back to china.
This is why you should always fresh wipe any questionable OEM you get.
Apr 2, 2025
88 Posts
Joined Dec 2014
Apr 2, 2025
TillmanA
Apr 2, 2025
88 Posts
I Find the Oculink most intriguing. AMD iGPU 780m just doesn't do everything I want. Does anyone have experience using Oculink?
Apr 3, 2025
152 Posts
Joined Jul 2008
Apr 3, 2025
tonyrome
Apr 3, 2025
152 Posts
I am a little hesitant to go with a mini PC, but I think I am leaning that way. What are the cons of them in comparing with a tower. I do understand the ability to expand, but if I just want a solid machine to do light video editing/music, would this mini pc be as good as/better/worse than something like this...https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-e...Id=6573475
Thanks!
Apr 3, 2025
327 Posts
Joined Oct 2013
Apr 3, 2025
Brundizzle
Apr 3, 2025
327 Posts
Quote from TillmanA :
This is why you should always fresh wipe any questionable OEM you get.

Yeah but... What are you going to do about the BIOS

Related Searches

ComputersDesktop ComputersOnline OnlyGMKtecAmazon

Popular Deals

View All
Found by
Just Now
$350$60041% offSamsung DU6900 65" Class (64.5" Diag.) 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV $349.99 at Micro Center
0
Found by
Just Now
$13$2445% off30-Count SkinnyPop Original Popcorn Individual Snack Size Bags (Gluten Free) $12.73 ($0.42 each) w/ S&S + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+
0
Found by
Just Now
$854$98713% offRT Dallas to Taipei Taiwan $854 Airfares on United or Delta Air Lines BE with 1 Free Checked Bag (Travel August - February 2026)
4
Found by
Just Now
$1.99$4.3354% off12" Chef Craft Select Wooden Handle Silicone Spatula $1.99 + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+
1
Found by
Just Now
$269$45941% offHome depot : M18 18-Volt Lith-Ion Brushless Cordless Compact Hammer Drill/Impact Combo Kit w/2 Batteries & M18 FUEL Impact Driver $269
7

Trending Deals

View All
Found by
Just Now
$96$13428% off$96.21 10 lbs NOW Sports Whey Protein Isolate - Natural Unflavored - (162 Servings)
15
Found by
Just Now
$1.48$2.9750% offCook With Color Kitchen Tools: 2-in-1 Measuring Spoon, Brownie Server, Silicone Spatula & More $1.48 + Free S&H w/ Walmart+ or on $35+
0
Found by
Just Now
$35 off $175 Costco Same Day
139
Found by
Just Now
$64$14054% off(prime) Accfly Dual 4K/1080p Dashcam + 10.26" HD IPS Car Screen for Apple Carplay & Android $64 + Free S/H
16
Found by
Just Now
$20$13985% offUltimate Top-Rated 10-Cigar Sampler Grip - $19.99
4