Mini Gaming PC M1, Mini PC Ryzen 7 7840HS (8C/16T,Max 5.1GHz), 32GB DDR5 1TB PCIe4.0 SSD, w/Speaker & W11 Pro, Radeon 780M Graphics Quad Display,USB4*2/HDMI/Wi-Fi 6E/2.5G RJ45/BT5.2

Bosgame M2 (Ryzen 9 7940HS) vs Geekom GT1 (Core Ultra 9 185H)
Bosgame M2 (Ryzen 9 7940HS) vs Geekom GT1 (Core Ultra 9 185H)
In this review, I will compare the Bosgame BeyondMax M2 with the Geekom GT1. I had been a fan of Beelink’s GT-R models as some of my favorite mini computers, but unfortunately I did not have the budget to try out their GTi14 for this review. Instead, I borrowed my coworker’s Geekom GT1 that houses the same CPU (computer brain) as the GTi14. Performance comparisons should be very similar between the GT1 and GTi14.
WHY THE BOSGAME M2?
Mini PCs have come a VERY long way since my very first one, the Beelink U57. The U57 was our first budget computer small enough to use for video conferencing and distance learning on our Samsung TV. It had afforded excellent performance with a 2015 chip, storage options, low power consumption, and great value in a compact size. It also ran Windows Server 2016 well so I could remotely do some work while the kids were simultaneously chatting away with the grandparents.
As speedy as the U57 was for casual use, however, its maximum of 8GB of memory succumbed to my need to run some heavy security tests for work. The Beelink GT-R series with more expansion options solved the issue. However, over the past two or so years, I have noticed a shift in Mini PCs: they have increasingly become more gaming capable. I do not mean casual games, but blockbuster titles like Call of Duty, X-Plane, Microsoft Flight Simulator, and so on. Those games had failed miserably with the built-in graphics processing units (GPU) found in older Mini PCs.
Imagine my excitement to see Bosgame, whose eGPU (external GPU) I had already loved, offer a Mini PC option with gaming capabilities! But, take this with a small disclaimer: absent of hooking up an external, dedicated graphics card, I did not expect the Bosgame M2 to perform as well. I had to be realistic there with my expectations.
Let’s dive into it.
IN A NUTSHELL
Bosgame is a relatively new brand I had only been introduced to recently after watching and reading rave recommendations for its eGPU (external graphics card). I fell in love with their eGPU and was curious to see how their mini PCs would fare — particularly, one with a gaming graphics card built in. The Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU (computer brain) and associated Radeon 780M GPU the Bosgame M2 came with had excellent specifications.
Externally, the M2 looked like many of the generic mini PCs: gray, minimalistic, buttons at the front and back, and cooling vents on the sides, top, and bottom. What stood out, however, was the top of the chassis that looked like a face with two “eyes” under the “eyebrows”. Closer inspection found two speakers right behind those “eyes”. I confirmed this after taking the computer apart to upgrade both the SSD storage and memory.
Internally, the M2 was easy to take apart: removed 4 screws along the bottom of the chassis, took out a metal shield that had a replaceable fan affixed, and right underneath were two slots each — a pair for SODIMM memory and another for M.2 SSD drives. Underneath one of them was an Intel AX210 NGW WiFi 6E module.
More importantly, how did the CPU and GPU — the computing and graphics brains — perform? I had pit the similarly-priced Bosgame M2’s AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS against the Geekom GT1’s Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU, and found the AMD having a very narrow advantage overall. For pure speed, the Intel was about 11% faster, but the AMD had a slight 6% overclocking advantage. Intel’s processor also had a much higher market share despite being a newer processor, and you can thank Intel’s industry dominance for that marketing and penetration advantage.
Both chips included AI components for increased AI task acceleration.
Nonetheless, in terms of pure processing speed, the Intel chip was a slightly better recommendation with its higher CPU core count. What that means is faster word processing, multitasking, and loading times. However, when you start to compare the gaming performance of the GPUs the two chips provide, the story turned around… slightly.
The Intel Core CPU came with the Intel Arc Xe 128EU, whereas the AMD Ryzen included the AMD Radeon 780M. The latter, AMD, outperformed the Intel SLIGHTLY in overall gaming benchmarks. So, in the end, either chip was suitable for gaming.
Both the Bosgame and the Geekom performed well with gaming and everyday tasks. Ultimately, I chose to go with the Bosgame because for some reason, the Geekom’s USB-C/Thunderbolt 4 port did not work with the eGPU I had connected. I thought it might have been a driver issue, but that was not the case. Additionally, the Bosgame had built-in speakers, making it more portable to carry around. Do not expect high-fidelity sound to come from those speakers, though, but they were sufficiently loud enough for a quick game of Call of Duty or one of my favorite classic: Command & Conquer Red Alert.
Both ran X-Plane 12 acceptably with 30 FPS with medium setting. By contrast, the Bosgame eGPU ran at much higher resolution with all settings maxed out and at about 70 FPS. Not too bad for a mini computer and its built-in graphics card!
I also had installed Ubuntu Linux flawlessly with minimal configuration.
CPU: INTEL VS AMD
The CPU, the “brain” of a computer, is an important piece to gauge performance. It is responsible for processing all the general calculations and instructions to carry out everything an electronic device can do. The faster it can “think”, the faster things will get done.
Intel has maintained a significant lead in the computer industry with only AMD having been its noteworthy rival for decades. The announcement of the “Ryzen” brand in 2017 marked AMD’s return to high-performance computing with integrated graphics processing (“Radeon Vega” GPU), helping the company to steadily regain market share from stagnant Intel. AMD’s Ryzen processors offer greater, multi-threaded performance than Intel at the same price-point and has gained popularity with budget-conscious gamers.
AMD RYZEN 9
The Bosgame M2’s AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is positioned against Intel’s high-range, mainstream Core i9 processor. “Ryzen” numbering scheme mirrors Intel’s “Core”: the 3, 5, 7, 9, and “Threadripper” models go from lowest to highest performance.
TIPS
STORAGE AND EXPANSION
INSTALLATION/UPGRADE: SATA/M.2 SSD/MEMORY
Replacing the 2.5″ SATA drive, adding an additional M.2 SSD, or replacing/adding extra RAM are hassle-free. Pop off the 4 screws found at the bottom of the case to reveal the storage/memory slots. Be sure to educate yourself about which parts to buy, as I will explain below.
DRIVE DIFFERENCES: SATA, SSD, mSATA, M.2, NVMe
Hard disk drives (HDD) are mechanical devices whose performance was primarily based on the RPM (revolutions per minute) rating. They were generally 5400 or 7200 RPM (and beyond) — the higher the number, the faster it would usually perform. As with anything mechanical, they break down over time as the components age.
Flash-memory based Solid State Drives (SSD) were introduced in the 1990s and were VERY expensive. SSD promised resistance to physical shock, faster performance, lower heat output, and more silent operation. Even to this day, SSDs still cost more than similarly-sized HDDs.
SSD and HDD connect to your computer via multiple interfaces. Relative to this Mini PC, we are only concerned with the SATA and PCIe ones. SATA can connect two drive types:
– 2.5″ SATA SSD (nowadays used in most laptops and desktop PCs and is physically larger)
– mSATA and M.2 SSD (typically used in Mini PCs and laptops), each with their own connection types
Mini-SATA (mSATA) is older and slower than M.2, and the latter can also connect to the newer, significantly faster PCIe interface (those drives are known as NVMe M.2 SSD).
– This Mini PC includes two M.2 SSD 2280 slots (NVMe)
M.2 SSD 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280? WHAT DO THEY MEAN?
– The first two digits correspond to the width of the drive
– The last two are the length
A M.2 SSD 2280 is 22mm wide and 80mm long. This is important to know, especially with Mini PCs where space is scarce. If you purchase a 2280 drive and the computer only has room for 2230, you would not be able to use the former.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Both the Bosgame M2 and the Geekom GT1 are premium-looking Mini PCs with some forward-thinking technologies, thoughtful design, and generous expansion options that can challenge mainstream laptops and desktop computers. Performance was among the best for Mini PCs in their class and price range with the ability to run as demanding tasks as video and photo editing with decent gaming to boot. The Bosgame can be VESA mounted behind a monitor/TV or simply be thrown inside a well-ventilated drawer. Likewise, both of their compact size makes them suitable as a travel companion that can be neatly tucked away in a RV or camper van.
Only the Bosgame came with built-in speakers that were suitably loud enough for a quick game while traveling, and it cost a little less than the Geekom, making it a slightly better recommendation for me.

Low price, good performance, clean Windows 11 install
This is a gift for a child who plays casual/medium spec games. Before hiding it in the closet, I took it out to make sure that it wasn’t junk.
1) The Windows 11 install that shipped with the system was clean as far as I could tell (via offline scan on unmounted volume with up to date definitions ClamAV). I did not rescan after testing the system and being internet connected but I did monitor requests from a networked Pihole and detected nothing out of the ordinary.
2) The system seems very performant in desktop usecases. I opened a bunch of tabs in Edge, tried using the desktop while running Passmark, etc. Very snappy.
3) I tested the few games the child plays to make sure it was a good experience. I didn’t write down numbers bit Roblox ran perfectly with its auto configured quality setting.
4) The system is physically smaller than I expected, and was surprisingly well built. The case feels metallic and very dense. I felt like this was a positive as things like heavy HDMI cables won’t flip the system up.
5) To test, I used an existing powered USB-C dock I use for work with 2 monitors connected via HDMI, a mouse and keyboard. It did not work at first. Only when I unplugged one of the monitors did the dock function. This is not a negative just an observation and could have been specific to my setup.
6) The company actually has a website with drivers and specs and stuff. That’s pretty rare among the unknown Chinese brands of mini-pcs.
Overall for $279 (the final price I paid) this was definitely a great buy and fantastic value.

Good unit, but the built in speakers tarnish the experience
This unit is fairly good, the 780M is impressive for being a mini mobile chip as it can run most games that are not extremely demanding.
My biggest gripe with this unit is the built in speakers, they instantly loose connection the second sound is not playing. Then it makes a loud very annoying pinging sound like sonar on a submarine. I am about to take this unit apart and remove the speakers.
It is disappointing because the built in speakers seemed like a really good selling point, but how it is implemented in real life is not sufficient.

Let’s face it, at $329 plus an $80 coupon, there is not much to expect from this computer. That said, it is a neat little machine for most casual users. I put myself into that category when it comes to Windows computers. I’ve been using Macs since 2013 and recently acquired a Lenovo Thinkpad to use a RIP software that is Windows only. All my actual work happens on the Mac where I edit videos, use Photoshop, Lightroom and the Affinity Suite.
This mini PC has plastic case and does not feel premium but again, it’s under $300 with the coupon. It came in a box with accessories: HDMI cable, power adapter and a user’s manual. It comes with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed and you can also install Windows 10 Pro or even Linux if you please. It has lots of ports: 2 HDMI, 1 Lan, 4 USB A, 1 USB C and one 3.5mm audio port. It is plenty for my needs. My intentions with this computer is to use it as an order management/shipping label printing workstation. I use a web-based platform so it won’t be difficult for this mini-PC to handle. It worked fine in 4K resolution on a 27 inch screen and handled some indie games like a champ via the Steam launcher.
I’ve included a couple of photos of the mini PC next to my Mac Mini M1. The BOSGAME is less wide but a little thicker and a lot lighter. You could almost throw it in a bag with portable monitor and it would not be much heavier than a heavy-ish laptop.
If you are on a budget, this is ideal. If you are also short on space, this BOSGAME mini PC E2 is great. There is not much negative I can say about this computer. The build and components are really nice for the price.

I’ve been using this as my main desktop PC actually for a few days now and I’m so impressed by the zippiness and speed! While I’m not doing any pro gaming with this setup, I do edit audio and video files which can take a lot of processing power so I appreciate the 32GB DDR5 RAM and Ryzen 5 6600H processor. Compared to previous mini PCs I’ve used, this one is much more powerful and silent under more load, even though you can hear the internal fans pick up to keep it cool. The fan isn’t ‘noisy’, it’s a very hushed sound. It comes with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed with some updates available immediately to get up-to-date on feature improvements.
The front of the mini PC has 2 x USB-A 3.2 ports, a USB-C (DisplayPort/PowerDelivery) and a 3.5mm audio headphone jack. The back has 2 x HDMI, 2 x USB-A 3.2 and 1 x Ethernet jack. It’s pairs lag-free with my Bluetooth peripherals, soundbar and headphones no issues via BT 5.2.
Most importantly this mini PC has room for improvement with room for an addition SSD up to 2TB for more storage space and double the DDR5 RAM to 64GB. These upgrades have to be bought and installed yourself of course, but not all mini PCs even allow for these types of upgrades!
PROS
+ Very quiet internal fans, keeps mini PC impressively cool
+ Easily accessible 3.5mm headphone jack and 2 x USB-A + 1 x USB-C port on the front
+ 2 x 16GB dual channel SO-DIMM DDR5 RAM – incredibly fast processing for audio/video editing, suitable for casual gamers (faster than my Win 10 desktop PC)
+ Upgradeable RAM & expandable storage w/ a 2.5″ SSD, up to 2TB additional from 512GB
+ VESA mount bracket included for wall or monitor mounting (clears up desktop space)
+ Wireless connectivity with Wifi6 & Bluetooth 5.2 (able to wirelessly connect peripherals)
CONS
○None! I’ve been using it with a portable monitor screen as a secondary computer on my desk without a single issue so far.