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Remember back in the day when PCs were these hulking black/gray/beige boxes that looked so bland and stale? To be fair, modern day PCs still adopt the box design, but the design language has evolved where many are actually pretty attractive.
Not only that, but as technology advanced, companies have found ways to shrink down parts that have made them several times smaller than their predecessors. This has resulted in a new wave of PC building where there are enthusiasts who go about building small form factor PCs, packing as much power as they can into a tiny chassis.
Back in 2012, Intel created its first Next Unit Computing (NUC) Line of mini PCs. The company had a vision and that was to make PCs small, but yet powerful enough where it could handle pretty much any day-to-day task that you throw at it. The company actually enjoyed a fair bit of success with its NUC lineup, but ultimately decided to step away.
Thankfully, that’s where GEEKOM comes in. The company, who already specializes in mini PCs, saw the potential in Intel’s NUC design and have decided to pick up the torch, resulting in their Mini IT series of mini PCs that are great alternatives to Intel’s NUC Pros, such as the GEEKMOM Mini IT12, Mini IT11, MiniAir 11, and the upcoming Mini IT13.
If you recall the NUC 12 Pro Wall Street Canyon, then the Mini IT12 might be familiar to you as it is identical to Intel’s NUC in more ways than one. For example, both PCs share the same shape and size, with the main difference being its power where GEEKOM’s Mini IT12 gives users the option of using Intel’s more powerful 45W Core-H processor, whereas Intel’s version was limited to the Core-P processors.
The Mini IT12 has also improved on the NUC 12 Pro Wall Street Canyon in the connectivity department. Users who plan to connect a bunch of accessories and peripherals can expect to find a ton of port options available to them, like 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, USB 2.0, two HDMI 2.0 ports, 40Gbps USB4 ports, a 2.5Gbps Ethernet port, and also a 3.5mm audio jack for those who still prefer wired audio connections.
It also supports triple storage drivers and has the capability of outputting up to four screens simultaneously!
In addition to being more powerful and having more connectivity options, GEEKOM’s answer to Intel’s NUC is also cheaper by around 30%. The model with Intel’s Core i5-1240P CPU with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD retails for a very wallet-friendly price of $499, saving customers about $150 compared to Intel’s version which retails for $639.
If you don’t necessarily need the power that the GEEKOM Mini IT12 has to offer and you just want something a bit more basic but still extremely compact, the GEEKOM Mini IT11 is a good choice. It is basically GEEKOM’s version of the Intel NUC 11 Pro. GEEKOM is also selling the MiniAir 11 which is their answer to the Intel NUC 11 Essential.
The company is also working on a new Mini IT13 model which will pack 13th-gen Core CPUs and will be GEEKOM’s take on the NUC 13 Pro Arena Canyon. This model is expected to arrive in September.
About GEEKOM
GEEKOM was originally founded in Taiwan in 2003. The company has been making quality computer products for the past 19 years. Outfitted with a professional team of experts and 24/7 online customer support, customers can rest assured that they will have all their needs and queries met and answered. So, if you are thinking about hopping on board the mini PC bandwagon, GEEKOM is the brand you should definitely not overlook.
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