CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM 2025, Core i9-14900KF, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 6TB HDD, RTX 5070, Black
GMKtec K8 PLUS 2024, Ryzen 7 8845HS, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM 2025, Core i9-14900KF, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 6TB HDD, RTX 5070, Black
This CLX SET gaming desktop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users. Reviewers praise its exceptional performance, noting no lag on high-end games and smooth operation on Ultra settings. The fast loading times, crisp graphics, and included accessories like a customizable lighting remote and illuminated keyboard and mouse are also highlighted. A minor issue with BIOS adjustment for Black Ops 7 is mentioned, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- No lag on high-end games
- Fast loading times
- Crisp and clear graphics
- Customizable lighting with remote
Cons
- BIOS adjustment needed for Black Ops 7
GMKtec K8 PLUS 2024, Ryzen 7 8845HS, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
This mini PC has a few positive reviews praising its compact size, quiet operation, and good value for a budget home lab or light gaming. However, the overwhelming majority of reviews report severe issues: dead-on-arrival SSDs, constant blue screens, boot failures, broken WiFi/IPv4, and power supply failures within weeks. Many users warn that the company has no phone support and that quality control is extremely poor, making this a risky purchase.
Pros
- Compact and quiet design
- Good value for budget home lab
- Decent for light gaming at 1080p
- Solid build quality
- Multiple ports including OCuLink
Cons
- Frequent blue screen crashes
- Dead SSD on arrival
- Boot failures and OS corruption
- Broken WiFi/IPv4 networking
- Power supply failure within weeks
Scores
Specifications
| CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM | GMKtec K8 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900KF★ | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 5.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | AMD Radeon 780M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 32 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | 6 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mini |
| PSU | 850W★ | 120W |
| Weight | 12.70 kg | 0.36 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 9★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort | 1x DP 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | dual 2.5G Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM 2025, Core i9-14900KF, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 6TB HDD, RTX 5070, Black
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
GMKtec K8 PLUS 2024, Ryzen 7 8845HS, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM 2025, Core i9-14900KF, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 6TB HDD, RTX 5070, Black
GMKtec K8 PLUS 2024, Ryzen 7 8845HS, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.
