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Mar 23, 2026 9:17 PM

GMKtec NucBox M8 Mini PC: Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Radeon 660M

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GMKtec has GMKtec NucBox M8 Mini PC on sale from $339.99 when you apply $20 off coupon code GMKM810 in cart. Shipping is free.

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Available:
  • 16GB RAM + 512GB SSD $339.99
  • 16GB RAM + 1TB SSD $369.99
Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H Processor
  • 16GB LPDDR5 6400MT/s Memory
  • 512GB or 1TB PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 SSD
  • AMD Radeon 660M Graphics
  • WiFi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax RZ616, up to 2.4Gbps) + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Ports:
    • Front:
      • 2×USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps)
      • 1×OCulink (PCIe Gen4 ×4)
      • 1×USB4 (full function, supports 40Gbps / PD3.0 100W input / DP1.4 4K@60Hz)
      • 1×3.5mm Audio Jack (CTIA standard)
    • Rear:
      • 1×USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps)
      • 1×USB 2.0 (480Mbps)
      • 1×HDMI 2.0 (8K@60Hz)
      • 1×DisplayPort 1.4 (8K@60Hz)
      • 2×RJ45 LAN (2.5Gbps)

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GMKtec has GMKtec NucBox M8 Mini PC on sale from $339.99 when you apply $20 off coupon code GMKM810 in cart. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Dr.W for finding this deal.

Available:
  • 16GB RAM + 512GB SSD $339.99
  • 16GB RAM + 1TB SSD $369.99
Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H Processor
  • 16GB LPDDR5 6400MT/s Memory
  • 512GB or 1TB PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 SSD
  • AMD Radeon 660M Graphics
  • WiFi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax RZ616, up to 2.4Gbps) + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Ports:
    • Front:
      • 2×USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps)
      • 1×OCulink (PCIe Gen4 ×4)
      • 1×USB4 (full function, supports 40Gbps / PD3.0 100W input / DP1.4 4K@60Hz)
      • 1×3.5mm Audio Jack (CTIA standard)
    • Rear:
      • 1×USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps)
      • 1×USB 2.0 (480Mbps)
      • 1×HDMI 2.0 (8K@60Hz)
      • 1×DisplayPort 1.4 (8K@60Hz)
      • 2×RJ45 LAN (2.5Gbps)

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Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Immediately format the drive and install a fresh copy of Windows.
It's what I do for every new computer, regardless of the brand.
You can create a bootable Windows 11 install USB flash drive using the free tool Microsoft provides.
It's the best way to ensure all manufacturer bloatware (and spyware) is completely cleared out.

Windows activates based on the device, so you don't need a key; it'll activate automatically as soon as it gets an Internet connection.
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GMKtec's NucBox M8 looks like a compact Ryzen 5 PRO mini PC with Oculink that lands well for the price, especially for light gaming, a Steam box, or a small Linux setup. The 16GB and 512GB configuration is the main draw, and Windows can be wiped and reinstalled cleanly if the factory image feels cluttered. The biggest limitation is the LPDDR memory, which cannot be upgraded, and the listing may also be wrong about HDMI, with the product page showing HDMI 2.0 instead of 2.1. It is a capable small system, but the fixed RAM keeps it from being as flexible as some alternatives.

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HunterGathererMar 23, 2026 9:52 PM
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Windows 11 Pro pre installed.
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Mar 23, 2026 11:02 PM
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tkochharMar 23, 2026 11:02 PM
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Specs listed incorrectly above. Shows 1×HDMI 2.0 (not 2.1) on GMKtec website product page.
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Mar 24, 2026 12:51 AM
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ZeeLobbyMar 24, 2026 12:51 AM
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Quote from HunterGatherer View quoted comment :
Windows 11 Pro pre installed.
Besides pro features does this do any extra in regards to not being loaded with spyware? Not trying to be "China bad derp derp. Just didn't know if pro had extra protection or something
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Mar 24, 2026 1:05 AM
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Tbl5143Mar 24, 2026 1:05 AM
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Quote from HunterGatherer View quoted comment :
Windows 11 Pro pre installed.
Does this company bake proper oem license key into uefi/bios? Meaning reinstalling Windows activates automatically? Or is it more shady?
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Mar 24, 2026 1:45 AM
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paulk11087Mar 24, 2026 1:45 AM
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Seems like a great price for an entry level mini PC. The oculink is a bonus too if you wanted to add even just a little horse power
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Mar 24, 2026 3:40 AM
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Dave_BMar 24, 2026 3:40 AM
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Quote from ZeeLobby View quoted comment :
Besides pro features does this do any extra in regards to not being loaded with spyware? Not trying to be "China bad derp derp. Just didn't know if pro had extra protection or something
Immediately format the drive and install a fresh copy of Windows.
It's what I do for every new computer, regardless of the brand.
You can create a bootable Windows 11 install USB flash drive using the free tool Microsoft provides.
It's the best way to ensure all manufacturer bloatware (and spyware) is completely cleared out.

Windows activates based on the device, so you don't need a key; it'll activate automatically as soon as it gets an Internet connection.
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Mar 24, 2026 8:51 AM
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dxxviMar 24, 2026 8:51 AM
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Quote from Dave_B View quoted comment :
Immediately format the drive and install a fresh copy of Windows.
It's what I do for every new computer, regardless of the brand.
You can create a bootable Windows 11 install USB flash drive using the free tool Microsoft provides.
It's the best way to ensure all manufacturer bloatware (and spyware) is completely cleared out.

Windows activates based on the device, so you don't need a key; it'll activate automatically as soon as it gets an Internet connection.
Some other people also suggest to copy drivers from the original Windows going with the machine.

The website says "Hassle-free 7-Day Return".

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Mar 24, 2026 1:04 PM
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Armchair_AllstarMar 24, 2026 1:04 PM
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Quote from Tbl5143 View quoted comment :
Does this company bake proper oem license key into uefi/bios? Meaning reinstalling Windows activates automatically? Or is it more shady?
Windows 10/11 licenses are stored in the cloud based on device IDs. So even without an OEM license they reactivate once connected to the internet assuming hardware IDs haven't changed.
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markjrossMar 24, 2026 1:35 PM
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Quote from Tbl5143 View quoted comment :
Does this company bake proper oem license key into uefi/bios? Meaning reinstalling Windows activates automatically? Or is it more shady?
I have a Gmktec M7. I've reinstalled windows 11 pro a few times using the official iso from Microsoft. Installer prompts for a key, but after selecting the "I don't have a product key" option, windows activates automatically once connected to internet. No need to copy drivers from the oem image. The only driver I've had to go out and find is for the intel NICs, the Ethernet complete driver pack does the trick: https://www.intel.com/content/www...-pack.html
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Mar 24, 2026 1:57 PM
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FeistyKite520Mar 24, 2026 1:57 PM
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Quote from Dave_B View quoted comment :
Immediately format the drive and install a fresh copy of Windows. It's what I do for every new computer, regardless of the brand. You can create a bootable Windows 11 install USB flash drive using the free tool Microsoft provides. It's the best way to ensure all manufacturer bloatware (and spyware) is completely cleared out. Windows activates based on the device, so you don't need a key; it'll activate automatically as soon as it gets an Internet connection.
You should know that they should be intelligent enough with the help of AI to install firmware viruses that even if you wipe the drive and reinstall, it would reinstall the viruses.
Mar 24, 2026 2:15 PM
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unhumanMar 24, 2026 2:15 PM
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Quote from HunterGatherer View quoted comment :
Windows 11 Pro pre installed.
Yeah, but you might want to clean install your own....
Mar 24, 2026 2:17 PM
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unhumanMar 24, 2026 2:17 PM
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Quote from markjross View quoted comment :
I have a Gmktec M7. I've reinstalled windows 11 pro a few times using the official iso from Microsoft. Installer prompts for a key, but after selecting the "I don't have a product key" option, windows activates automatically once connected to internet. No need to copy drivers from the oem image. The only driver I've had to go out and find is for the intel NICs, the Ethernet complete driver pack does the trick: https://www.intel.com/content/www...-pack.html
If you do this approach, do you need to use a Microsoft account? I don't want to have them involved in my login workflow. I have just bought cheap keys online, in the past.
Mar 24, 2026 2:32 PM
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markjrossMar 24, 2026 2:32 PM
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Quote from unhuman View quoted comment :
If you do this approach, do you need to use a Microsoft account? I don't want to have them involved in my login workflow. I have just bought cheap keys online, in the past.
I used Rufus to load the iso to a flash drive, disabling the Microsoft account requirements using the configuration in Rufus. https://rufus.ie/en/
Last edited by markjross March 24, 2026 at 07:35 AM.
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Mar 24, 2026 3:08 PM
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Armchair_AllstarMar 24, 2026 3:08 PM
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Quote from unhuman View quoted comment :
If you do this approach, do you need to use a Microsoft account? I don't want to have them involved in my login workflow. I have just bought cheap keys online, in the past.

No, and you can do it without Rufus. Windows Pro versions always have the options of "Local Accounts". You won't need a new key either.

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snotragMar 24, 2026 3:32 PM
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Windows 11 Pro pre installed.
No Product Key....
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