This $810 mini PC beats heavy engineering laptops — with 32GB upgradeable RAM and OCuLink power, it’s the…

For engineering students looking for desktop-class PC for the dorm room, I've spotted a great deal on the hugely expandable powerhouse GMKtec K8 Plus mini PC, currently down to $810 (was $940) at Amazon.

Earning 4.5 stars in our review, we called this an "understated mini PC that delivers far more power than you'd expect for the price." Putting it through its paces, we found it handled demanding tasks with total ease. With its Ryzen 7 8845HS CPU and upgradeable 32GB DDR5 RAM, it's already well-specced for computational tasks. But with the dual USB4 ports, you can also hook up an external graphics card for more intensive engineering projects.

My team's tested and reviewed the best laptops for engineering students, but if you're looking for a heavyweight mobile workstation you don't need to lug across campus, this mini PC is a top alternative at a great price. I've...

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