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COMPARESaleGEEKOM GT1 Mega AI Mini PC Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 185H
$1,699Original price was: $1,699.$1,499Current price is: $1,499.- Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 185H.
- Intel® Arc™ Graphics, supports Ray Tracing and XeSS.
- Dual-channel DDR5-5600 SODIMM, up to 64 GB.
- M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 ×4 SSD, up to 2 TB.
- Dual 2.5G Ethernet ports, Intel® Bluetooth® 5.4 and Wi-Fi 7.
- Innovative and Efficient Cooling System – IceBlast 2.0
- Sleek, compact, scratch-resistant, and VESA-compatible.
- Pre-installed with Windows 11 Pro, ready to use.
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Dual NIC Mini PC
The dual network interface card (NIC) configuration provides enhanced networking capabilities, allowing for the simultaneous management of multiple network connections. This enables improved network redundancy, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity even in the event of a network failure.
In summary, the combination of dual NICs with a mini PC delivers a compact yet powerful networking solution. It enables redundancy, enhances data transfer speeds, and facilitates network segmentation, all within a small and convenient form factor.
By integrating dual NICs into a compact and space-saving Mini PC design, we offer a highly versatile networking solution suitable for various scenarios. This not only saves space but also reduces hardware costs, simplifies maintenance, and streamlines your overall network setup.
FAQ for Dual NIC Mini PC
What is dual NIC?
Dual NIC refers to a computer system equipped with two Network Interface Controllers (NICs), which are hardware components that enable a computer to connect to a network. Each NIC typically has its own unique MAC address and can be connected to a different network or used for different purposes
Can I use one NIC for WAN and the other for LAN?
Yes, the GEEKOM GT1 Mega features dual 2.5GbE RJ45 LAN ports, allowing you to designate one for WAN (internet) and the other for LAN (local network). This setup is ideal for applications like pfSense or OPNsense, enabling the mini PC to function as a firewall or router. The dual NIC configuration supports advanced networking tasks such as link aggregation, VLAN segmentation, and network bridging.
Do both ports support the same speed or is one faster?
Both Ethernet ports on the GT1 Mega support identical speeds of 100/1000/2500 Mbps (2.5GbE). This uniformity ensures consistent performance across both ports, making them suitable for high-speed data transfers, media streaming, and network-intensive tasks.
What are the power consumption and thermals like for 24/7 operation?
The GEEKOM GT1 Mega is efficient for continuous use, idling at around 5–7W and peaking at 65W under load. Its advanced cooling keeps the system stable, with temperatures stabilizing around 80°C, making it suitable for 24/7 operation.