Geekom Mini IT8 Review: Mini PC with Windows 11

We have ventured into the review of the Mini IT8 of the Geekom company and we must say that the slogan so much power in a few centimeters has never been so spot on. Let’s see how it went.

The use of the computer is now a custom for both young people and adults, this tool allows you to manage both aspects related to work and entertainment in the best possible way. Although the purchase of a desktop PC or a notebook is almost always the most obvious choice, in recent years many users and professional offices have relied on a mini PC for the most common operations, also saving on energy consumption.

Although until a few years ago mini PCs were only found in the NUC format, currently many companies make their own mini PCs, also adding high quality hardware components . Maybe you’ve never heard of a Mini PC, this is nothing more than an extremely compact computer with hardware components usually belonging to notebooks, but with no small performance boost .

In these lines we will reveal all our considerations and the characteristics of the Mini PC: Mini IT8 by Geekom , a company that has been making its way for some time with products with an excellent quality-price ratio.

Table of Contents

Index

Geekom Mini IT8: the complete test
- Box contents
- Design and materials
- Hardware
- Performance
- Technical specifications
- Price and availability
- Conclusions
- Unboxing Mini IT8
- Look at the PhotoGallery

Geekom Mini IT8: the complete test

Just like a desktop or laptop PC, Mini PCs also offer level performance, but to get a clearer idea of the potential of this Mini IT8, let’s see how it behaves when used under stress.

Box contents

Let’s start with the packaging, which given the small size of the product can only be compact and extremely easy to transport . The box has a cubic shape inside which you will find the IT8 already assembled and ready to use. Indeed, the Mini PC will only have to be connected to the power outlet and to your monitor , then press the power button and find yourself on the Windows 11 screen.

Inside the package you will find, in addition to the Mini PC, also the power cable , with attached power supply, an HDMI 2.0 cable and a Display-Port cable if you want to connect it directly to a more modern monitor. In addition you will find an instruction manual and the canonical guarantee .

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Design and materials

Without beating about the bush, it is important that you know that this type of product, unlike other light and cheap plastic models, has an aluminum alloy frame with premium texture and effective heat dissipation. That said, you won’t feel like a shoddy product – in fact, if it were to accidentally drop there’s a good chance it won’t break.

As far as design is concerned , however, this type of product is exceptional in terms of compactness and aesthetics . You will love to install it wherever you want as it will only occupy 117 x 112 x 45.6 mm and has an extremely eye-catching glossy texture .

A small piece of furniture that looks absolutely good on the desk, even if it has a rear VESA connection with which you can also post the PC behind the monitor.

The airflow sockets wrap around the entire body and alternate with the various inputs designed for HDMI , 2 USB-C , 3.5 mm jack , MINI-DP , Ethernet , power supply and 3 USB-A 3.2 Gen2 . To all this are added an SD Card Slot, Kensington Security Slot and Quad-microphone Array.

Hardware

We are sure that the greatest curiosity is to know what the hardware components of this Geekom Mini PC are. The heart that energizes PC performance is an Intel Core i5-8279U which has 4 physical cores and 8 threads , certainly not the most up-to-date, but with more than enough performance for most daily activities.

These four cores, in fact, have a base frequency of 2.40 GHz , but reach 4.10 GHz thanks to Turbo Boost 2.0 technology .

However, the processor certainly cannot be the only component, we also have 16GB of dual channel DDR4 RAM and a 512GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 .

As for the video card , this product relies on the GPU integrated in the processor , which is specifically an Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 , not suitable for gaming, but which still allows you to start light video games. The network adapter offers you both a Bluetooth 4.2 connection and a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 ; to which is added a 1 Gigabit Ethernet input .

Performance

Although by analyzing the hardware of this Mini IT8 you can deduce that performance is absolutely to be taken into consideration, it is advisable to test it with more synthetic benchmarks to understand how it really behaves in everyday work and entertainment activities.

The processor has 4 cores and 8 threads, both in single core and during more complex operations it does not seem to show any sagging, thanks above all to the 4.10 Ghz maximum speed. The 16GB of DDR4 RAM memory is a guarantee , for a few years they will still allow you to start all the most important software. As far as the gaming side is concerned, this Mini PC is fine but not very good. Video games from a few years ago or that don’t require a good quality integrated card can start without problems, but this PC was not designed to satisfy the needs of gamers .

Excellent instead, the SSD NVMe PCIe 3.0 which manages to reach excellent speeds in both random and sequential write / read . Those who need a fast PC in data transfer will find a little gem, also considering the presence of a USB-C input on the front of the case .

Everything is managed by the Windows 11 operating system , which although it is still highly criticized for being an updated version of Windows 10, offers you excellent features, especially for managing new generation peripherals.

However, the noise of the fan should be underlined, which is activated frequently to keep the temperatures of the Mini PC at bay. We advise you to set a less demanding fan activation curve, perhaps using dedicated software such as SpeedFan , in this way you will not perceive any annoyance or buzzing during the most stressful sessions for the processor.

Technical specifications

In the hardware paragraph we have anticipated most of the technical specifications, but in addition to the physical components alone, this mini PC also has other features. Indeed, you can add a second 2.5-inch SSD , using the additional connector that you have to install under the PC cover.

This specification is also accompanied by an already installed Windows 11 Pro operating system and support for up to 4 displays , with a maximum resolution of 4K (4096×2304) .

Below are the details of the technical specifications:

CPU: Intel Coffee Lake i5 8279U (4 core, 4 thread, fino a 3,8 GHz, 6 MB di cache, TDP 28 W).
GPU: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 (300 MHz-1.05GHz, supporto 4K@60Hz).
Memory: 8/16GB Dual-channel DDR4-3200, support DIY up to 32GB.
Storage: 256GB/512GB M.2 PCIE 2280 SSD, support 2.5″ (7mm) SATA HDD, up to 2TB.
Operating system: Windows 11 Pro.
Supporto Wireless: Wi-Fi 5.0 a dual band(2.4/5G) e Bluetooth v4.2.
Uscita video: HDMI2.0 (4K@60Hz), DisplayPort (4K@60Hz), porta USB-C.
Uscita audio: Jack audio da 3,5 mm, HDMI2.0 (4K@60Hz), DisplayPort (4K@60Hz), porta USB-C.
LAN: Ethernet 10/100/1000Mbps.
Power Adapter: Automatic voltage regulation between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 65 Watts (19V/3.42A), 90 Watts (19V/4.74A).
Mounting: VESA included.
Padlock: Kensington included.
Interface: 3* USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, 2* USB-C ports, 1* HDMI port, 1* Mini DisplayPort, 1* Gigabit Ethernet port, 1* SD card reader, 1 x DC jack.
Infrared & Microphone: Supports RC6 computer remote control and built-in digital microphone.

Price and availability

One of the strengths of the Geekom Mini IT8 Mini PC is certainly the cost. This type of device is located just halfway between a notebook and a desktop PC, providing you with excellent performance without necessarily having to invest too much.

Although it is a highly appreciated product, especially in the office and home station environment, the cost varies according to the period and consumer demand. Usually on Amazon it is marketed for 549.99 euros, although often on offer for 499.99 euros . The biggest problem is being able to find it, given the great demand from consumers.

In order for you to keep track of them and take a look at availability, we advise you to take advantage of the Amazon service, which periodically replenishes its warehouses with great speed. Just click on Mini IT8 and you will be directed directly to the page you want. In case you are unable to find the mini PC on Amazon, you could take a look at the official Geekom site .

Conclusions

You must be wondering whether or not this Mini PC is the product you were looking for, right? The answer is to be found in your daily needs, given that the mini PC adapts very well to some uses and less to others. Specifically, if you need to use your computer for office work, study, reading or watching TV series and films, then it’s the ideal solution, also because its energy consumption never exceeds 35W/h . While if you want a PC to make renderings or video games you will find it very difficult and you would not be able to appreciate it for what it is: an all-purpose PC, but devoted to less complex multimedia.

Pros: high-performance processor and a respectable hardware sector for Office and multimedia activities. Also excellent portability and compatibility with 4 monitors simultaneously.
Cons: on the other hand you will notice a completely plastic structure and a good level integrated video card, but not suitable for gaming.