Walmart is selling a mini gaming PC for $670 that shoppers call 'a beast'

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It's funny to think about how far computers have progressed since they became an everyday consumer good. The personal computer market was a wide array of beige, boxy, and rather unsightly-looking behemoths that did little more than word processing and store data. Now, PCs aren't just used for professional work but can be full-blown entertainment centers that stream every movie and TV show under the sun and play games from Skyrim to Pac-Man and everything in between. What's even more impressive is that these days, you can pack a lot of power into a very small space when it comes to PCs.

The $850 Gmktec Nucbox K11 Mini Gaming PC is on sale at Walmart for just $670. It's one of these tiny powerhouses that shoppers are so impressed with, they're calling it "a beast."

Gmktec Nucbox K11 Mini Gaming PC, $670 (was $850) at Walmart

Why do shoppers love it?

The old adage about "big things coming in small packages" couldn't be more apt when it comes to this mini gaming PC. At the heart of this device is an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor, with 32 gigabytes (GB) of DDR5 RAM and a 2-terabyte (TB) solid-state drive. That's more than many tower desktop computers.

It supports up to 2.5 Gbps LAN, so you know it's fast enough to handle smooth streaming, whether that means binging your favorite show or getting competitive with friends on Fortnite. Despite its small form factor, it has plenty of ports to accommodate all manner of devices, from wireless keyboards to modern gamepads. It also supports both HDMI and DisplayPort in 8K full HD, which makes this a standout among mini PCs.

There's even an Oculink port to support an external GPU if you ever find yourself needing extra graphical capabilities for both gaming and demanding applications like Adobe Premiere. This mini PC also comes preinstalled with Windows 11 Pro, so you'll be able to download Steam and a good chunk of your library on that speedy, roomy hard drive.

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Details to know

• Dimensions: 5.1 inches long, 4.9 inches wide, and 2.2 inches high.
• Tech specifications: AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor, 32 GB DDR5 RAM, 2 TB SSD, and an AMD Radeon 780M GPU.
• Warranty: This mini PC comes with a one-year limited warranty that covers all defects due to design and workmanship.

This mini PC is unfathomably versatile considering just how portable it is, as long as you consider that it will require being plugged into an AC outlet. Powerful for its size, as it is, don't expect miracles from it. Running games like Cyberpunk 2077 with ray tracing will require a much stronger, much more expensive PC.

However, you may still be able to run many of today's popular titles and almost everything from the last couple of gaming generations easily, as long as you make some compromises with the graphics settings. Aside from being used for everyday computing, this PC would make an excellent living room streaming device that can also run a full suite of games using either Steam Link or a host of popular Windows or Android apps. Think of it as a Raspberry Pi, but with far more processing potential.

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If you're looking for a versatile and reliable PC, don't think big; think small. The tiny but powerful Gmktec Nucbox K11 Mini Gaming PC is on sale for just $670 at Walmart right now, and it may make you forget all about your bulky tower computer.