The Next Unit of Computing Intel has designed is a complete powerful PC that can be upgraded and configured by the end user as needed. The units come with a VESA mounting bracket to attach to the back of a display or it can sit on the desktop. This bracket can also be used to mount under desk or under counter easily. The NUC has 4"x4"x1" foot print that can easily be hidden if you wish to do so.
Depending on the kit you buy, there is a specific model for adding an extra 2.5" SSD. You can 3D print a new custom lid with the 3D file available. I do wish that they included a power cable for SATA with the K and B models. The H model comes with the necessary SATA power cable.
The K model I tested is setup to use the M.2 connector, this M.2 supports X4 and NVME SSD drives.
The NUC Kit ships without memory or hard drive, it is up to the buyer for complete the build to their needs.
I installed Kingston HyperX DDR4 SODIMM and Kingston M.2 SSDnow, the Impact ram is built on AFR revision Hynix and the SSDnow is built with Phison. Thanks Kingston for the awesome support.
2133Mhz is the maximum memory speed supported on the NUC Core i3 and Core i5.
Depending on the kit you buy, there is a specific model for adding an extra 2.5" SSD. You can 3D print a new custom lid with the 3D file available. I do wish that they included a power cable for SATA with the K and B models. The H model comes with the necessary SATA power cable.
The K model I tested is setup to use the M.2 connector, this M.2 supports X4 and NVME SSD drives.
The NUC Kit ships without memory or hard drive, it is up to the buyer for complete the build to their needs.
I installed Kingston HyperX DDR4 SODIMM and Kingston M.2 SSDnow, the Impact ram is built on AFR revision Hynix and the SSDnow is built with Phison. Thanks Kingston for the awesome support.
2133Mhz is the maximum memory speed supported on the NUC Core i3 and Core i5.
There is a consumer IR inside so you can use an aftermarket remote control. The Wifi supports Widi (wireless display) if you have a TV that supports a wireless connection @ 1080P maximum resolution. The system will wake up with the remote control.
A gigabit ethernet port and Bluetooth 4.2 are standard as well. The only two feature that I would like to see included is Thunderbolt 3 (included on Skull Canyon) and a 12v automotive power adapter for even more possibilities.
One thing to note is that this Skylake iGPU has eDRAM like the Broadwell. eDRAM is a small amount of graphics cache space available to the Iris Graphics, a better analogy is that eDRAM is a SSD on the CPU.
The current integrated graphics is generation 9, GT3e. e signifies the existence of eDRAM.
Below is the specifications of the Skylake NUC.
A gigabit ethernet port and Bluetooth 4.2 are standard as well. The only two feature that I would like to see included is Thunderbolt 3 (included on Skull Canyon) and a 12v automotive power adapter for even more possibilities.
One thing to note is that this Skylake iGPU has eDRAM like the Broadwell. eDRAM is a small amount of graphics cache space available to the Iris Graphics, a better analogy is that eDRAM is a SSD on the CPU.
The current integrated graphics is generation 9, GT3e. e signifies the existence of eDRAM.
Below is the specifications of the Skylake NUC.