I fixed the perfect Mini NAS!

Jeff Geerling April 25, 2025
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The GMKtec G9 was not perfect. So I fixed it. But is my fix good enough? Some of the things I mentioned or used in this video (some links are affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases): - My earlier video on the G9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_Ft8OAPQ3g - GMKtec G9 N150 4-bay NVMe NAS: https://amzn.to/4cuGRzY - KingSpec NX 2TB NVMe SSD (DRAM-less): https://amzn.to/42Kr4IP - FNIRSI FNB58 USB-C interactive power meter: https://amzn.to/42vrxA1 - Noctua 120mm USB 5V Fan: https://amzn.to/4iA6jpn - Noctua fan desktop 3D print: https://www.printables.com/model/511959-adjustable-perfect-desktop-fan-stand-for-120-and-1 - Topdon TC004 IR Thermal Camera: https://amzn.to/4lL3B39 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy Sponsor me on GitHub: https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy Merch: https://www.redshirtjeff.com 2nd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering 3rd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff Contents: 00:00 - I thought it was perfect 00:56 - Basic thermal improvements 01:33 - Downgrading PCIe 02:46 - A severe underclock 04:31 - USB-C 'Power Brick' 07:24 - Another $400 of testing 09:29 - Storage catch-22 10:22 - Hot Chips 11:21 - That's gonna be a no from me

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