Devices · 1h ago
GMKtec revives obsolete chip for $169 mini PC
GMKtec launched the G5S mini PC at $169, using Intel's N5095 processor from 2021. The budget device targets cost-conscious buyers amid rising PC prices due to AI demands and RAM costs. It offers 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, aiming to undercut pricier alternatives.
Meridian48 take
This is a niche product for basic tasks, not a market revival—AI-driven upgrades are a different segment.
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$169 GMKtek N5095 mini PC is a brave but desperate attempt to revive a PC market decimated by AI and RAM greed →
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