TechRadar Verdict
That Geekom managed to squeeze a Core i9 processor inside an NUC is impressive.
Or thats the logic were meant to apply.
While it might seem implausible, this isnt thebest mini PCfor speed, even with a Core i9 processor.
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Buying directly from Geekom, four different SKUs are available in the UK for the Mini IT13.
The one reviewed here uses the flagship i9-13900H processor with 32GB and 2TB of onboard NVMe storage.
The costs of these SKUs are 499, 599, 649 and699respectively.
This hardware can also be bought throughAmazonin the UK and the USA at roughly the same price.
A theoretically powerful platform that Geekom somehow managed to fit inside this tiny box.
Ergonomically, this isnt substantially different from the Mini IT12 and Mini IT11 models that came before it.
The port numbers and types are identical to the previous models, including the side-mounted SD Card Reader.
Access to the inside is straightforward enough and involves the four screws that sit inside the four rubber feet.
That allows either a conventional HDD or SSD to be easily added.
On the mainboard, there is also a spare M.2 2242 slot.
The power supply is a substantial block that uses a pin-barrel connector and is rated to 120W.
And, without the special colour scheme, it could easily be mistaken for an earlier design.
With 28 PCIe lanes to splash around on the I/O ports, this provides exceptional connectivity.
Because while this is a Core-i9, what that translates into for the benchmarks isnt remarkable.
How does that work?
Should you buy a Geekom Mini IT13?
The inclusion of USB 4.0/Thunderbolt is critical, as it opens up many expansion possibilities.
Quicker alternatives either use Intel Core i7 processors or AMD Ryzen processors, both with DDR5 memory.
But a few systems also offer discrete GPUs, like the recently released Minisforum Neptune HX77G.
If you want true power in a small form factor, all these are a better choice.
Also consider
Geekom AS 6
An alternative Geekom machine that is also very compact but powerful.
And its also cheaper by a few dollars.
Not for the economically challenged.
