Tecno Geekom MegaMini G1 Mini PC Preview

[@PaulKaseta]

Mini PC's have come a long way. I love the idea of them. Especially since many of them are extremely affordable. Be coo lto 3d print a holder or something onto a graphics tablet and make it look like an all in one and kidn of build your own diy surface pro type pc.

[@AbiyBattleSpell]

Welcome to brads tech tips 🐱

[@thebradcolbow]

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[@sodiqgaming5623]

​@@thebradcolbowHi brad, Can you compare the size of the Huion PW 517/550 nib with the Wacom One Pen nib, is it the same size or not? Can you use that huion nib on Wacom one pen?

[@TiagoMorbusSa]

That's laptop CPU, by the way. This is basically a laptop with a dedicated graphics card, and lots of bling. Which honestly is a better investment that buying a laptop for art, since you're going to want a decently big screen anyway, so a laptop screen doesn't cut it But calling it a mini PC is a bit sneaky, since it's a mobile CPU that it uses. With only 6 cores as well.

[@demon6937]

Does it have hyperthreading?

[@TiagoMorbusSa]

@@demon6937 yes, of course, and a few e-cores as well

[@minmaxVD]

A laptop is a PC. Majority of Mini PC use laptop components. You're confusing the term PC with Desktop.

[@TiagoMorbusSa]

@@minmaxVD and you're confusing my words with whatever chaos is going on in your head. This machine is bigger and less portable than a laptop Do you THINK they're talking about "PC means Personal Computer as we very well remember from the 80s where IBM revolutionized the world with their DESKTOP computer that wasn't a Macintosh DESKTOP computer" PC when they say "Mini PC"? Or do you think they're talking about "this is a computer tower that is mini" as is plainly obvious to anybody that LOOKS at it? Huh? What do YOU think, Mr. Huh Technically PC Means Personal Computer Technically-Esquire III?

[@nascentnaga]

@@TiagoMorbusSa exactly. Packaging garbage parts in a box and calling it powerful at a high price tag is devious. The entire point of desktops is being able to upgrade and fix it if things go wrong.

[@B-max.]

Mini PC's like this with soldered components make no sense to me because they have all the drawbacks of a laptop( soldered cpu, gpu & irreplaceable mobo) with none of the benefits( built in screen and battery, trackpad & mouse). Makes way more sense to just build a mini ITX PC in a compact case with none of those drawbacks.

[@Artofcarissa]

I’m pretty sure geekom makes other minipcs that don’t have soldered parts you can replace

[@nascentnaga]

@@Artofcarissa They don't "make" anything just package it all. They are not a hardware manufacturer

[@Artofcarissa]

@@nascentnaga but don’t they have videos on their channel showing how you replace the ssd of a minipc?

[@nascentnaga]

@@Artofcarissa when you want to replace parts in a PC you want to be able to change almost anything. I think the frame work laptop is a better value

[@DIASENREDS]

the benefits of these mini PC is that they uses less power than full size desktop, you can also choose your own monitor, keyboard and mouse. they are also significantly cheaper than laptop with the same specs. obviously if you want the best bang for the buck you can always just build a desktop PC

[@odianumeighodalo]

I love the honesty and way you break down the use cases, especially the carvet at the end. Nothing's available till it is, very very useful advice.

[@nmlss]

I've been looking for EXACTLY this for months. I want a PC only for Blender and 3D, but I don't want a super humongous tower (my main computer is a Mac and I play on consoles, I want the PC just as an accessory), so this is perfect. Thanks, Brad!

[@UncleJessy]

Heck yeah, that is actually a great looking mini pc & was shocked to see how well it was running Cyberpunk

[@thebradcolbow]

It also looks like a tiny little 3d printer which is also a plus :D

[@GEEKOMPC]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our product. Your feedback on GEEKOM products is truly appreciated.

[@Noose-Antz]

Looks like it would be epic in a 3D printing lab!

[@thebradcolbow]

Yeah, it kinda looks like a mini 3d printer

[@trowawayacc]

There are other tech channels for creators but this one is the one i trust.

[@greyareaRK1]

Really missed an opportunity to add a popcorn maker.

[@bladeshorty]

That intro, those tubes had so many bubbles. Love the idea of the pc though

[@JCGCompositions]

I was thinking the same thing. I've never had a water cooled PC before, but should there be that much air in the water?

[@AChannelINeed]

It seems we found the only player of star wars outlaws

[@Gavrev]

Mini ITX PC builds can be a significant challenge depending upon the case, and especially with the size of GPU's which can be prohibitive (with the caveat that if you do a watercooled version you may fare better), but they are usually very cute once done. There's something very cool about a smaller footprint on the desk.

[@nguyen925]

For the price? No ty, especially for using the laptop components.. looks cool though! Good luck to maintaining the dust once it builds up (other videos have shown people not being able to get into the main inside of the PC 😮)

[@3dchick]

Love the idea. Terrified of the heat issue with current gen cpus and gpus in something like that.

[@siamhossen1023]

I am interested in that course ☺️

[@benjamina6915]

Very cool mini pc. Still love my Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast, still no need to upgrade.

[@godfreynjiiri8550]

Drawing challenge for you Brad. This mini PC: But on its side Fans on both ends driving air in Exhaust through the top Whole thing wrapped in those mesh fabric materials like portable speakers Removable bottom panel exposing upgrades for RAM, Storage, Wifi just like a laptop.

[@sireis116]

Thank you so much for this video! I love mini stuff. And a mini PC that enables us to also play games and render things, is amazing. No more heavy and big PC's! Could you make a video about which laptop is worth the money for simple blender rendering and some photoshop painting/ editing? Macbook Air? Macbook Pro? Any windows laptops better and cheaper than apple? A comparison would be nice. I need to buy a new one and not sure if I keep a windows laptop or go for an apple one.

[@JCGCompositions]

My uneducated reply is that Painting and Rendering are on opposite ends of the spectrum. Digital Painting takes only a modest computer, while Rendering can take a full on gaming rig. If you leave out the video games and rendering, any PC will do. But if you want to render, especially animation, expect to pay near $2,000.

[@davidgeorgemahl4313]

Could you please review the Lenovo Yoga 7i?

[@repeekyraidcero]

Huh this looks like a mini 3d printer thingy

[@bigalphanders]

Could you try to do drawing using Display Tablet with Ally X? Loving the video thanks!

[@polymathart]

You gotta try building an ITX lunchbox PC! With a handle! If I had an ITX and a display tablet, I could game and draw anywhere!

[@thebradcolbow]

Those are so cool! I never go anywhere so I don't need the portability but I love those cute little cases

[@Aman_Mondal]

And who is gonna provide the power to both of them ?? 🧐. With all honestly getting a second hand screen broken M1 MacBook Air and display tablet makes more sense compared to a mini pc cuz those you can actually carry everywhere but at that point an iPad or Samsung tab makes more sense sadly none of them runs a desktop operating system

[@roxyschannel9900]

I am pretty use linus from ltt did the water-cooled mac mini

[@gagz9k]

I love the idea of having a mini-pc for modeling and portable work, and then connect with my main rig to render stuff. For my art pipeline it make sense, my only doubt to pug the plug is running Unreal/Unity on this baby PCs, I know they can, but they're not cheap and the AllyX struggle AS HECK with Unreal, to the point I can't use it for that. Would something like this fare better? I'm guessing yes, at least on paper.

[@bobspldbckwrds]

So, when are you going to do a colab with ltt, maybe do a roundup of mini PCs and put them through your paces, possibly get a fat stack of lab reports to further obsess about?

[@ZephrusPrime]

Brad can you do a Large Pen Tab face off between the Wacom Intuos Large, XP Pen Deco Pro XLW and the Huion Inspiroy Giano G930L?

[@Tyga-gf5dp]

the fan noise is not an issue..how many of you run the ssytem in a zero noise room?...if playing game or working u have music and stuff one

[@midnightfuture]

Mini typo in the video title: There's no "h" in "Tecno"

[@thebradcolbow]

Good catch! Thanks!

[@DIASENREDS]

it's not a typo. "Tecno" is the name of the company they are pretty famous in developing countries for selling affordable phones with good specs.

[@TheKevphil]

Brad, isn't ARM the future, at least for personal computers? If/when they can get graphical performance up there, won't ALL such devices have the form factor of a Mac mini?

[@Jjl2rnt]

i wonder how much is it?

[@Testingflirt]

Sir , its the second time

[@JarelHines-p4b]

Can mini pc handle csp psontool sai?

[@fablewalls]

Surprised not to have people asking how it games... nearly any PC or Mac review, there's always a sizeable number whose only interest is gaming. Personally, I like the idea of a mini PC for art and 3D software like Blender etc but this one with built in / soldered laptop components is not for me.

[@glennhodgkins]

How would this run World of Warcraft? From a fps perspective

[@sodiqgaming5623]

Hi Brad, Can you compare the size of the Huion PW 517/550 nib with the Wacom One Pen nib, is it the same size or not? Can you use that huion nib on Wacom one pen?

[@CaptainBaksmak1]

Is this pc capable of running call of duty at 1440p and 165 fps

[@gchyll2]

imo you are paying for the form / aesthetic of it. it is basically a laptop on sort of desktop form. imo money better spent on custom SFF.

[@thebradcolbow]

Yeah, I think you're right. There is better bang for your buck out there and it's not as portable as a laptop. It's kinda more a conversation piece on your desk.

[@ZinoAmare]

Sff is sff small form factor and people water cool them all the time. Marketing bs terms to sell units.

[@sozzyfox3541]

Culd you do an artist review of the lenovo tab p12 (whit lenovo pen plus)?

[@minecraftbuilder9851]

I have bought it literally yesterday in my opinion it's the best tablet for the price.

[@galotta8475]

RTX 4060 for 2k... without me.

[@AlekMadeDis]

I'm not a fan of the fact that this is a prototype, and you have to pay a premium price for it. For that kind of money, you could build something yourself with desktop components.

[@Damonadjinn]

Boy this seems overpriced for what it is. (Side note; god that a lot of air in the loop)

[@betweenthepanels9145]

Overpriced for what it is

[@anthony1234dunne1]

Love your videos!!! ❤

[@thebradcolbow]

Is that a border collie or Mini aussie in your profile? It looks a lot like my dog.

[@anthony1234dunne1]

@thebradcolbow that was my dog Chuckles he was a springer spaniel , I had him from he was 18 months (rescue dog) he lived until he was 20.

[@drewnewby]

Geekom? Tec No.

[@thebradcolbow]

hahah, ok you got a laugh out of me.

[@hardwire666too]

I'm a 3D Artist, and I would have that thing crying for momma in about 5 seconds. It is definitely not for me. It's also important to note that laptop components are built for power efficiency first and performance second. So they tend to perform significantly lower than the desktop counterpart. Nvidia's GPU's are specifically known for this. The Mobile 4090 is known to be more like a 4080. As the saying goes "There's no replacement for displacement".

[@thebradcolbow]

"There's no replacement for displacement" I like that line. Have to write it down.

[@Rayu25Demon]

water cooling laptop cpu and gpu, what a false advertisement. OH WAIT it a Kickstarter project...... run

[@skm6777]

I wouldn't describe that as "Mini." And "water-cooled", but hot to the touch?

[@JCGCompositions]

At that price? Just buy a tower.

[@nascentnaga]

nah just build your own mini ITX in a formed T1. Yes its expensive but you can reuse the parts and its very easy to build in. There are too many tutorials online. Its extremely easy and people should just learn in 2024 #1 rule in technology BUY ONCE CRY ONCE. This prebuilt PC will break and you will be screwed The T1 can basically fit any and all PC parts you want.

[@lego_minifig]

While I personally agree with this sentiment, there are plenty of people you simply will not be able to convince to ever build a PC. It can be scary to attempt it on your own with no one there to help guide you. Had my friend build my first system for that reason. Now I also assist others building their first PCs as it can be too daunting to understand all the components at once.

[@nascentnaga]

@@lego_minifig I mean I should start a business building people PCs then. Its crazy to buy prebuilds. The waste is like lottery tickets. I would never buy one from a start up. The warranty and issues related to bugs and crashes do you really expect them to have good customer service? Just buy a MacBook or laptop from a typical manufacturer with a warranty if you don't want to build a PC is my take

[@baroudimahmoud]

It's TECNO not techno!!!

[@TheLotw]

Please, its nothing more than a laptop in a different case for more money than the laptop.

[@jamesbullo]

😮

[@Deses]

What a sellout. This device is a scam. A 2 generations old laptop repakaged in a a fancy case for x2 or x3 the regular price.

[@renatomartins5901]

Man! This air flow is BAD

[@Aman_Mondal]

8:17 Brad do whatever you want but don't play Star Wars Outlaws it's beyond garbage also great review though a laptop makes more sense since when powercuts happen the PC won't continue to run

[@thebradcolbow]

I'm the only person in the galaxy that's really enjoying that game 🤣

[@JelliinaCup]

None of this is directed at you Brad! ---------------- Ofc they're using ai buzzwords for something that doesn't actually use or need ai.. "DLSS 3 Technology leverages advanced AI to boost frame rates, enhance your FPS, and improve image quality." Soooo just settings and hardware capability...which they seem to repeat with other advertised capabilities by saying "you can easily use programs to make neural networks and other-" yeah no duh that's what happenes when you have good graphics cards, and cpus, you can do those and soo many other things, but's not ai! It's just a buzzword that's real cringy to use but hey it brings in the cash cows who don't usually think further than shiny. The case and water cooling is literally the only difference compared to other small form factor pcs that is actually cool and different, but one can find better performers on the market...especially if it's anything but intel, like come on I still recall there being quite a lot of issues with intel compared to amd a few years back that hasn't quite caught up or been fixed yet.. The cost too omg, better results elsewhere.

[@thebradcolbow]

ohmygosh I'm so there with you. I saw something about a "smart dumbell" the other day that used AI to detect how many reps you did and I was like... umm that's just some sensors.

[@JelliinaCup]

RIGHT?! There was predictions at the beginning of all this that it would just be another nft-like or smart home trend, and oh boy did it not disappoint! In fact I think they actually just straight up took Smart Home and renamed it to Ai! It's all soo ridiculous, and annoying how there's a good chunk of people (not all) that don't bat an eye to it. And all to continue datascraping/colonizing our attention, interests, hobbies, etc. But yeah, I hope chu have a good day bean, thankie for your animation courses 💙🐦

[@SurealMusic]

Perspective from an it person and artist as wel: this product is a full on scam imo. A desktop pc that’s supposed to have the same specs is almost half the price. The only thing this product really has going for it is size and design. I can build a mini its build(almost the same size for the same price with better specs) and if something breaks it’s easier to replace. Think ram cpu etc

[@kechidonick]

Intel CPU? No thanks!

[@stumpymcwhiskey]

Idk why my fiance sent me here but shes a d1 hater so im a d1 hater

[@makkienleong6865]

Extremely overpriced rig for $1800. 8GB graphic card on 2024. Have fun with the stutters on the new games. I'll take my chances with this setup instead for the same price. AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (recommended to wait for Intel Arrow Lake if you really want Intel) Thermalright Aqua Elite 240 Gigabyte B650i AX Wifi Acer Predator Pallas II 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 kit Gigabyte RTX 4070 12GB Windforce Kingston KC3000 1TB FSP Dagger Pro 850W Lian Li A4-H2O case (11L / around PS5 size)

[@TvMaNightmareHD]

This thing looks like a trashfire from a techie perspective.. amlost the size of a desktop with all the negative of a laptop, why on earth would you buy this

[@robbyw.8616]

2nd

[@yaumilsultan3226]

3rd

[@rhoharane]

4th