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I fixed the perfect Mini NAS!

Jeff Geerling 12:03

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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

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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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