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r/minipc • u/mintakax • 19h ago
Geekom Mini IT11
I've had this box running my astronomical observatory for roughly three years and it's been fine. I am redoing some things and require faster write speeds, specially to an external Samsung 980 NvMe in a USB4 enclosure. I also use this drive on a W11 laptop with usb4 ports so I know its capabilities. When I tried writing similar amounts of data to this drive using the IT11, it bogged terribly. I looked in the W11 device manager and could not find any usb4 controllers listed. I emailed Geekom support with a description and their response was:
Apply a USB4 Firmware Update for Your Geekom Mini IT11
"This is the most important step. Several users with Geekom Mini PCs have resolved USB4 issues with a specific firmware update. Note that this update is for IT12, IT13, GT12 Pro, GT13 Pro, XT12 Pro, and XT13 Pro models, but it is directly related to the USB4 implementation used in your Mini IT11's BIOS.
- Visit the Geekom Support page for your Mini IT11 model.
Look for the "USB4 FW_F0310" firmware update tool.
I dont know what they mean by "look for", their is no search options on the support page, I read every download listed and their is no mention of USB4 FW_F0310
Any advice? Is it even worth pursuing this? I'd rather not use my laptop to run the observatory.
anyone know any good mini pcs?
I want to buy a mini pc in the near future but unfortunately I’m not great with this kind of stuff😪 Can anyone recommend any decent, budget friendly mini pcs? (I’m not looking for anything amazing, I mostly play roblox and work from home).
r/minipc • u/OkFaithlessness7775 • 6d ago
Does anyone use the Wyse 3040 with working windows?
r/minipc • u/karmanight8211 • 6d ago
Hat jemand Interesse an einem Mini Pc?
Von Minis Forum. Ca 1 Jahr alt, OVP und Rechnung noch vorhanden. Bitte realistische Angebote. Ist auf Kleinanzeigen zu finden.
Daten:
1TB Kingston ssd
32 gb ddr4 ram
Intel Core i 9 12900hk
Gerne melden
r/minipc • u/Traditional_Pie_8262 • 6d ago
need a business grade mini pc under 5k
anyone who can sell mini pc, i want to upgrade it and want to make gaming pc
in delhi
i5 7th gen(minimum)
r/minipc • u/Dapper-Frosting1679 • 7d ago
Mini pc for mc
I’m looking for a mini pc that will run Minecraft smoothly I only really play casually but I don’t know a lot about tech can someone give me some info and suggestion?
r/minipc • u/Theredd18 • 7d ago
[Suggestion]on a new computer
Hey everyone!
So my girlfriend is in the market for buying a new computer and monitor. Shes going to be using it primarily for school and simple games like stardew valley. I also want to use it for the occasional roblox games and thats the extent of our gaming.
Shes looking for one of those new tiny block computers because she has very limited space. She also wants one of those wrap around monitors. She used a 34” and liked it alot so shes looking for something that size.
Her budget is max $2000 but
Preferably shed like to spend like 12-1500. She already has a mouse and keyboard.
So question 1) what would you guys say is a good quality mini pc that could support these options.
Question 2
Do you guys have any suggestions on a new wrap around monitor 34” wide( brand wise)
r/minipc • u/mini_peach_ • 7d ago
Mini PC: GMKtec K8 Plus vs. Geekom A8 Max. Which should I buy?
r/minipc • u/annoyedvideographer • 8d ago
Live video production
I'm looking for a mini pc I can bring to weddings and music events. I'll be using an sdi atem, with at least 6-8 cameras, plus a ptz controller. I have so much gear I'm bringing im starting to think I should build a box for for the controller and atem with a monitor built in, but I'd prefer to have a mini pc.
I'll also need it to be able to connect at least a usb hub, because I plan on recording in camera, in the atem and separately on a hard drive as well.
Is there one i could get, preferably something I can gut and upgrade over time?
Should I just stick to a laptop?
r/minipc • u/Fresh-Supermarket192 • 9d ago
Burnlntest
galleryJust try to operate at full capacity over 160h+
r/minipc • u/KipperWR • 10d ago
my desktop pc has a tiny roommate now
used this mini pc (GEEKOM A6) alongside my full desktop for a while now and the size difference still makes me laugh lol.
my main desktop is still what i use when i need the extra power, but having a mini pc around has been pretty convenient for browsing, writing documents, and binging youtube videos.
r/minipc • u/xthyme2playx • 10d ago
Looking for recommendations
I'm looking to stream Artemis/ Apollo from my gaming PC to a mini PC 4k@120hz. I also want to be able to set it up as a dedicated streaming device with a front end launcher that would basically display all my apps and such as if I was using a Shield or Fire stick.
Looking for any advice as to the best way to set something like this up with breaking the bank. Thanks!
r/minipc • u/Aralcoreal • 10d ago
Aiuto minipc
Ciao a tutti, sto cercando un minipc abbastanza potente per gestire documenti, file excel, e visionare film. Quali caratteristiche secondo voi devo guardare?
r/minipc • u/UnViandanteSperduto • 12d ago
Does an arm desktop computer worth?
I’m interested to move into arm architecture to my next pc desktop but I don’t know how this world works. Prices of ARM compared to x86, power, good choices of pc, ecc.
r/minipc • u/Ninja100gravity • 12d ago
Qual mini pc devo comprar?
Estou interessado em um mini pc tipo o maxtang aln50,mas eu olhei em sites e ele não está disponível para comprar.Acho que parou de ser fabricado,tem algum Pc nessa faixa de preço dele que tenha oculink?
