GMK K12 debuts as new affordable mini PC with OCuLink and up to 24 TB of storage

GMKtec has introduced a new affordable mini PC in China. Called the GMK K12, this system packs the AMD Ryzen 7 H 255. It's a China-only APU from the Hawk Point lineup, and it features 8 Zen 4 cores and is said to be capable of offering up to 70 W of performance.

Thanks to the Radeon 780M iGPU, the new K12 should also be capable of handling a decent number of modern AAA games at the low to medium visual settings. The company further highlights that the mini PC comes with USB4 and OCuLink ports, allowing users to hook an eGPU to the system to get an even better gaming experience (GMKtec AD-GP1 curr. $469.98 on Amazon).

As for the other ports of the mini PC, GMK notes that the K12 has HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1, and dual 2.5G Ethernet ports. The company adds that the Hawk Point APU of the system can be paired with 128 GB of DDR5 RAM running at 5600 MHz, and there are three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots that can hold a total of 24 TB of storage.

For cooling, GMKtec has packed a "new VC heat spreader design," featuring 3D air inlets. The active cooling fan is said to sport an "intelligent speed control" feature, allowing the cooling setup to adapt with the system load.

Among the other highlights of the GMK K12 are three performance modes, WiFi 6E, and support for four-screen output. The launch price of the barebone version is CNY 2,099, which converts to around $293. GMKtec is expected to introduce this affordable mini PC to the global market soon, possibly with the non-H Ryzen 7 255.