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Intel NUC D54250WYKH
Haswell-based Wilson Canyon Intel NUC, rear panel

Next Unit of Computing (NUC) is a small-form-factor personal computer designed by Intel. The NUC has had eight generations so far, spanning from Sandy Bridge-based Celeron CPUs in the first generation through Ivy Bridge-based Core i3 and i5 CPUs in the second generation to Gemini Lake-based Pentium and Celeron CPUs and Kaby Lake-based Core i3, i5, and i7 CPUs in the seventh and eighth generations. The NUC motherboard measures 4 × 4 inches (10.16 × 10.16 cm).[1]

The barebone kits consist of the board, in a plastic case with a fan, an external power supply, and a VESA mounting plate.[2] Intel does sell just the NUC motherboards, which have a built-in CPU, although (as of 2013) the price of a NUC motherboard is very close to the corresponding cased kit; third-party cases for the NUC boards are also available.[3][4]

First generation

Sandy Bridge

This UCFF motherboard and system kit are codenamed Ski Lake (DCP847SK) and Deep Canyon (DCCP847DY) respectively.

Intel kit Intel board Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking
DCCP847DYE DCP847SKE Celeron 847 17 W HD Graphics 2000 16 GB HDMI 1.4a (×2) USB 2.0 (×3) Gigabit Ethernet (×1)

Second generation

Ivy Bridge

The base UCFF motherboard and kit without Thunderbolt or USB 3 are codenamed Golden Lake (D33217GK) and Ice Canyon (DC3217IY) respectively. The Thunderbolt capable UCFF motherboard and kit are codenamed Campers Lake (D33217CK) and Box Canyon (DC3217BY) respectively. The USB 3 capable UCFF motherboard and kit are codenamed Rend Lake (D53427RK) and Horse Canyon (DC53427HY) respectively.

The stripped-down DC3217BY model has a signature red top cover and no Ethernet. This model, while stocks were still available, generally sold for a deep discount. The absence of Ethernet may be mitigated by using a USB 2.0 to 10/100 fast Ethernet dongle based upon the Kawasaki LSI one-chip adapter (KL5KUSB102, for example), or a similar dongle based upon a Realtek chip; the Kawasaki Logic dongle requires a proprietary driver for macOS X, whereas the driver for the Realtek dongle is built into macOS X. The DC3217BY runs macOS X (10.9, and any of its updates) flawlessly as the processor's HD4000 is fully supported by macOS X. Sound is not provided by the basic chassis, but may be provided by a generic USB dongle, C-Media, for example. mDP to SVGA or HDMI to SVGA adapters with integral audio output jack can be made to work for audio output with the appropriate updates to the DSDT.

Intel kit Intel board Processor TDP GPU Max RAM[5] Display External USB ports Networking
DC3217IYE D33217GK Core i3-3217U 17 W HD Graphics 4000 16 GB HDMI 1.4a (×2) USB 2.0 (×3) Gigabit Ethernet (×1)
DC3217BY D33217CK Core i3-3217U 17 W HD Graphics 4000 16 GB HDMI 1.4a (×1); Thunderbolt via mDP 1.1a (×1) USB 2.0 (×3) —[6]
DC53427HYE D53427RKE Core i5-3427U 17 W HD Graphics 4000 16 GB HDMI 1.4a (×1); mDP 1.1a (×2) USB 2.0 (×2); USB 3.0 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1)

Third generation

Bay Trail-M

This UCFF motherboard (DN2820FYB) and system kit (DN2820FYKH) model were codenamed Forest Canyon. The DN2820FYKH product itself is mis-marked DN2820FYK, but the retail package, all retail documentation, and Intel's web site correctly identify this product as DN2820FYKH. The "H" indicates support for internal 2.5" media, SSD or HD. There is no "non-H" version of this product as it does not include an on-board mSATA connector, hence media which is external to the board is mandatory, and hence the "H" version.

This product introduces for the first time a new 12 volt, 3 ampere "wall wart", in place of the traditional 19 volt, 3.42 ampere power brick and its "Mickey Mouse" AC power cord. Four region-specific plug-on adapters, including North America and three overseas countries, are included in the retail package.

These models shipped with the problematic BIOS revision 13, however this revision did not recognise most low voltage SO-DIMMs and would report as having zero capacity. Keyboard escapes for BIOS interfacing had been problematic, legacy booting was not supported, and it had been elected to only include UEFI booting. BIOS revision 48 has been released and resolved the problems, enabling the recognition of most low voltage SO-DIMMs, keyboard escapes and legacy booting.

Intel kit Intel board Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA
DN2820FYKH DN2820FYB Celeron N2820 (-101) or Celeron N2830 (-103) 7.5 W HD Graphics 8 GB HDMI 1.4a USB 2.0 (×2); USB 3.0 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1); Wi-Fi 802.11bgn, Bluetooth 4.0 Yes (×1)

Bay Trail-I

This UCFF motherboard (DE3815TYB) and system kit (DE3815TYK) models were codenamed Thin Canyon.

Intel kit Intel board Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA
DE3815TYKHE DE3815TYBE Atom E3815 5 W HD Graphics 8 GB HDMI, VGA, embedded DisplayPort USB 2.0 (×2); USB 3.0 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1) Yes (×1)

Fourth generation

Haswell

UCFF motherboard (D34010WYB and D54250WYB) and system kit (D34010WYK/D34010WYKH and D54250WYK/D54250WYKH) models were designated Wilson Canyon[7][8] containing Haswell processors were revealed in June 2013.[9]

Intel kit Intel board Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA
D34010WYK D34010WYB Core i3-4010U 15 W HD Graphics 4400 16 GB Mini HDMI 1.4a and mDP 1.2 USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1) Partial[10]
D34010WYKH D34010WYB Core i3-4010U 15 W HD Graphics 4400 16 GB Mini HDMI 1.4a and mDP 1.2 USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1) Yes (×1)
D54250WYK D54250WYB Core i5-4250U 15 W HD Graphics 5000 16 GB Mini HDMI 1.4a and mDP 1.2 USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1) Partial[10]
D54250WYKH D54250WYB Core i5-4250U 15 W HD Graphics 5000 16 GB Mini HDMI 1.4a and mDP 1.2 USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1) Yes (×1)

Fifth generation

Broadwell-U

In early 2015 a new generation of NUCs, powered by 5th generation Intel processors was released and in Q2 2015 the first NUC with Core i7 processor (NUC5i7RYH) will become available.[11] The currently available collection of 5th generation of NUCs include adaptive/smart performance technology[12] and Turbo Boost Technology 2.0.

UCFF motherboard (NUC5i3RYB, NUC5i5RYB and NUC5i7RYB) and system kit (NUC5i5RYK/NUC5i3RYH, NUC5i5RYK/NUC5i5RYH and NUC5i7RYH) models were designated Rock Canyon.[13] UCFF motherboard (NUC5i3MYBE and NUC5i5MYBE) and system kit (NUC5i3MYHE and NUC5i5MYHE) models were codenamed Maple Canyon.[14]

All models include:

  • Dual-channel DDR3L SO-DIMM, 1.35 V, 1333/1600 MHz, 16 GB maximum
  • One Gigabit Ethernet port
  • Internal support for M.2 (either B-Keyed Maple Canyon or M-Keyed Rock Canyon) 22x42, 22x60, and 22×80 SSD card supporting PCIe 2.0 (x1, x2 and x4) and SATA 6 Gbit/s[10]
  • Two USB 3.0 connectors on back panel
  • Two USB 3.0 connectors on front panel
  • Two internal USB 2.0 ports via header
  • Up to 7.1 surround audio via mini HDMI and mini DisplayPort
  • Headphone/microphone jack on the front panel
Kit Board CPU TDP GPU Mini HDMI1 Mini DisplayPort2 eDP Wireless connectivity 2.5" SATA3 bay Charging port Infrared sensor
NUC5i7RYH NUC5i7RYB i7-5557U 28 W Iris 6100 Yes Yes No IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, Intel Wireless Display Yes Yes Yes
NUC5i5RYH NUC5i5RYB i5-5250U 15 W HD 6000 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
NUC5i5RYK Yes Yes No No Yes Yes
NUC5i3RYH NUC5i3RYB i3-5010U HD 5500 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
NUC5i3RYK Yes Yes No No Yes Yes
NUC5i3MYHE NUC5i3MYBE No Yes (×2) Yes M.2 E-Keyed 22×30 wireless card slot Yes No No
NUC5i5MYHE NUC5i5MYBE i5-5300U vPro No Yes (×2) Yes Yes No No

1. Version 1.4a
2. Version 1.2

Braswell

These UCFF system kit (NUC5CPYH and NUC5PPYH) models, formerly known as Pinnacle Canyon, are based on 5th generation Celeron and Pentium-branded Braswell 14 nm processor family. There is also the UCFF complete system (NUC5PGYH) model, formerly known as Grass Canyon, which is based on 5th generation Pentium-branded Braswell 14 nm processor family and comes with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of eMMC with Windows 10 installed.

All models include:

  • One memory channel DDR3L SO-DIMM (204-pin), 1.35 V, 1333/1600 MHz, 8 GB maximum
  • One Gigabit Ethernet port
  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi (Intel Wireless-AC 3165) and Bluetooth 4.0
  • Internal support for M.2 (E-Keyed) 22×30 wireless card supporting PCIe 2.0 ×1, and USB 2.0
  • Two USB 3.0 connectors on back panel
  • Two USB 3.0 connectors on front panel
  • Two internal USB 2.0 ports via header
  • Up to 7.1 surround audio via HDMI
  • Headphone/microphone jack on the front panel
  • Headphone/TOSLINK jack on the rear panel
  • SDXC slot with UHS-I support on the side
  • CIR Sensor
  • According to the Intel Technical Product Specification, these models have fans.
Intel kit Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA
NUC5CPYH Celeron N3050 6 W HD Graphics (12 EU) 8 GB HDMI 1.4, VGA USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0 Yes (×1)
NUC5PPYH Pentium N3700 6 W HD Graphics (16 EU) 8 GB HDMI 1.4, VGA USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0 Yes (×1)
NUC5PGYH Pentium N3700 6 W HD Graphics (16 EU) 8 GB HDMI 1.4, VGA USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0 Yes (×1)

Sixth generation

Skylake-U

UCFF system kit (NUC6i3SYK/NUC6i3SYH and NUC6i5SYK/NUC6i5SYH) models were designated Swift Canyon, containing Skylake processors. UCFF system kit (NUC6i7KYK) models were codenamed Skull Canyon, containing Skylake processors.

All models include:[15]

  • Dual-channel DDR4 SO-DIMM, 1.2 V, 2133 MHz, 32 GB maximum
  • One Gigabit Ethernet port
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 (802.11ac), 1x1, up to 867 Mbit/s
  • Dual-mode Bluetooth 4.1
  • Internal support for M.2 M-Keyed 22x42 and 22×80 SSD card supporting PCIe 3.0 (x1, x2 and x4) and SATA 6 Gbit/s
  • SDXC slot with UHS-I support on the side
  • Intel HD Graphics 540 video (580 for the NUC6i7KYK)
  • Up to 7.1 surround audio via full-sized HDMI and mini DisplayPort
  • Intel Wireless Display (Intel WiDi)

Skull Canyon models include:

Intel kit Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA
NUC6i3SYK Core i3-6100U 15 W HD Graphics 520 32 GB HDMI 1.4b and mDP 1.2 USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1) Partial[10]
NUC6i3SYH Core i3-6100U 15 W HD Graphics 520 32 GB HDMI 1.4b and mDP 1.2 USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1) Yes (×1)
NUC6i5SYK Core i5-6260U 15 W Iris Graphics 540 32 GB HDMI 1.4b and mDP 1.2 USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1) Partial[10]
NUC6i5SYH Core i5-6260U 15 W Iris Graphics 540 32 GB HDMI 1.4b and mDP 1.2 USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1) Yes (×1)
NUC6i7KYK Core i7-6770HQ 45 W Iris Pro Graphics 580 32 GB HDMI 2.0, mDP 1.2 and DP 1.2 via USB-C USB 3.0 (×4) and USB 3.1 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1) —

Apollo Lake

These UCFF system kit (NUC6CAYS and NUC6CAYH) models formerly known as Arches Canyon, are based on the 6th generation Celeron-branded Apollo Lake SoC 14 nm processor family.

  • RAM: DDR3L-1600/1866 1.35V SO-DIMM
Intel kit Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA
NUC6CAYH Celeron J3455 10 W HD Graphics 500 (12 EU) 8 GB HDMI 2.0, VGA USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0 Yes (×1)
NUC6CAYS Celeron J3455 10 W HD Graphics 500 (12 EU) 8 GB HDMI 2.0, VGA USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0 Yes (×1)

Seventh generation

Kaby Lake-U (Baby Canyon)

Intel seventh generation NUC models, codenamed Baby Canyon, are based on their Kaby Lake-U processors.

Intel kit Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA Internal M.2 slots Intel Optane M.2 module
NUC7i7BNH i7-7567U 28 W Iris Plus 650 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C USB 3.0 (×4), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No
NUC7i7BNHX1 i7-7567U 28 W Iris Plus 650 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C USB 3.0 (×4), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) Yes (16 GB)
NUC7i5BNH i5-7260U 15 W Iris Plus 640 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C USB 3.0 (×4), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No
NUC7i5BNHX1 i5-7260U 15 W Iris Plus 640 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C USB 3.0 (×4), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) Yes (16 GB)
NUC7i5BNK i5-7260U 15 W Iris Plus 640 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C USB 3.0 (×4), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 No Yes (×1) No
NUC7i3BNH i3-7100U 15 W HD Graphics 620 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, DP 1.2 via USB-C USB 3.0 (×4), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No
NUC7i3BNHX1 i3-7100U 15 W HD Graphics 620 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, DP 1.2 via USB-C USB 3.0 (×4), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) Yes (16 GB)
NUC7i3BNK i3-7100U 15 W HD Graphics 620 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, DP 1.2 via USB-C USB 3.0 (×4), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 No Yes (×1) No

Kaby Lake-U (Dawson Canyon)

A refresh of the seventh generation NUC models, codenamed Dawson Canyon, saw a replacement of the USB 3.1 Type-C port with a second HDMI 2.0a port. This refresh also updated the CPU's in the i5 models while still using Kaby Lake-U processors, and the i7 models to Kaby Lake-R processors. The i3 models saw no change in the CPU. Intel Optane M.2 support remains, but no models with a preinstalled module were released. M.2 support was updated from a single 22x42/80 slot to dual 22x30 (key E) and 22x80 (key M) slots.

Intel kit Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA Internal M.2 slots Intel Optane M.2 module
NUC7i5DNHE i5-7300U 15 W HD Graphics 620 32 GB HDMI 2.0a (x2) USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×2) No
NUC7i5DNKE i5-7300U 15 W HD Graphics 620 32 GB HDMI 2.0a (x2) USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 No Yes (×2) No
NUC7i3DNHE i3-7100U 15 W HD Graphics 620 32 GB HDMI 2.0a (x2) USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×2) No
NUC7i3DNKE i3-7100U 15 W HD Graphics 620 32 GB HDMI 2.0a (x2) USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 No Yes (×2) No

Kaby Lake-R (Dawson Canyon)

Intel kit Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA Internal M.2 slots Intel Optane M.2 module
NUC7i7DNHE i7-8650U 15 W UHD Graphics 620 32 GB HDMI 2.0a (x2) USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×2) No
NUC7i7DNKE i7-8650U 15 W UHD Graphics 620 32 GB HDMI 2.0a (x2) USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 No Yes (×2) No

Gemini Lake

The UCFF system kit (NUC7PJYH and NUC7CJYH) models, codenamed June Canyon, based on 7th generation Pentium & Celeron-branded Gemini Lake SoC 14 nm processor family.

RAM: DDR4-2400 1.2V SO-DIMM

Intel kit Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA
NUC7PJYH Pentium J5005 10 W UHD Graphics 605 (18 EU) 8 GB HDMI 2.0 x 2 USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1)
NUC7CJYH Celeron J4005 10 W UHD Graphics 600 (12 EU) 8 GB HDMI 2.0 x 2 USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1)

Eighth generation

Kaby Lake-G

Intel eighth generation NUC models, codenamed Hades Canyon, is based on their Kaby Lake-G processors with a TDP from 65 W to 100 W. It features a custom AMD GPU, based on Vega and Polaris technologies. [16]

Intel kit Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA Internal M.2 slots
NUC8i7HNK Core i7‑8705G 65 W HD Graphics 630 and Radeon RX Vega M GL 32 GB HDMI 2.0a (x2), mDP 1.3 (x2) and DP 1.3 via USB-C port (x2) (Thunderbolt 3) USB 3.0 Type-A (×5), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×1) and USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×2), 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.2 No Yes (×2)
NUC8i7HVK Core i7‑8809G 100 W HD Graphics 630 and Radeon RX Vega M GH 32 GB HDMI 2.0a (x2), mDP 1.3 (x2) and DP 1.3 via USB-C port (x2) (Thunderbolt 3) USB 3.0 Type-A (×5), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×1) and USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×2), 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.2 No Yes (×2)

Coffee Lake-U

Intel eighth generation NUC models, codenamed Bean Canyon, is based on their Coffee Lake-U processors with a TDP of 28 W.[17]

Intel kit Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA Internal M.2 slots Intel Optane M.2 module
NUC8i7BEH i7-8559U 28 W Iris Plus 655 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C USB 3.1 Gen 2 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No
NUC8i5BEH i5-8259U 28 W Iris Plus 655 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C USB 3.1 Gen 2 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No
NUC8i5BEK i5-8259U 28 W Iris Plus 655 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C USB 3.1 Gen 2 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 No Yes (×1) No
NUC8i3BEH i3-8109U 28 W Iris Plus 655 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C USB 3.1 Gen 2 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No
NUC8i3BEK i3-8109U 28 W Iris Plus 655 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C USB 3.1 Gen 2 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 No Yes (×1) No

Cannon Lake-U

Intel eighth generation NUC models, codenamed Crimson Canyon, is based on their 10nm Cannon Lake-U processors. They come with Windows 10 Home x64 preinstalled along with a 1TB SATA3 HDD.

Intel kit Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA Internal M.2 slots Intel Optane M.2 Module
NUC8i3CYSM i3-8121U 15 W AMD Radeon 540, 2GB GDDR5 8 GB onboard HDMI 2.0b (x2) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No
NUC8i3CYSN i3-8121U 15 W AMD Radeon 540, 2GB GDDR5 4 GB onboard HDMI 2.0b (x2) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No

Reception and ecosystem

The NUC was seen by some reviewers as Intel's response to (or adoption of) the Apple Mac Mini format,[18] although it is actually smaller, physically.[19][20] Given its kit nature, other reviewers have seen it as a more powerful Raspberry Pi,[21] particularly since the NUC boards could be bought without a case.[22] The NUC can also be seen as an extension or continuation of Intel's earlier mobile-on-desktop (MoDT) initiative that was spearheaded by AOpen as early as 2004.[23][24][25]

Most of the third-generation NUCs come in two case sizes, one with room for a 2.5-inch drive, and one without. The smaller case, although lacking room for a 2.5" drive, still has an internal SATA connector (including SATA power).[18][26][27][28] Some larger third-party cases have appeared that can fit such drives.[4]

The Intel case is actively cooled with a fan. Silent PC Review notes that “The original Intel NUC had "the distinction of being the quietest fan-cooled mini-computer we've come across." The NUC D54250WYK [Haswell-based], with the same cooling system, sounds exactly the same. In normal use, you can't hear the fan until your ear is inches from the unit.”[29] Nevertheless, passively cooled third-party cases have appeared on the market as well.[3] Larger or metallic third-party cases provide lower operating temperatures as well.[30]

A review by the Tech Report of the pre-production 2012-vintage NUC found that the NUC would seize up after a few gigabytes were transferred over wireless and that the problem could be alleviated by better cooling of the NUC case. Intel later increased the default fan speed for production machines through a BIOS update (downloadable from Intel's web site for "early adopters").[31]

Regarding power consumption, in their review of the D54250WYK with a Haswell i5-4250, Silent PC Review concluded that "An idle power level of just 6 W and typical use power barely into two digits is very impressive in one sense; in another sense, it's what you find in current Ultrabooks using similar components."[32]

Other companies have subsequently adopted a form factor similar, but not identical, to Intel's NUC. For example, Gigabyte Technology launched their BRIX series, which attempts to differentiate itself using more powerful components, up to the i7-4770R processor, which embeds Intel Iris Pro Graphics.[33]

Operating system support

NUCs support UEFI compatible operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows, as well as most distributions of Linux. Additionally, they can be used for virtualization with VMware vSphere; multiple NUCs can be used together to create a home lab for learning purposes.[34]

It is technically possible, with some limitations in functionality, to install an unauthorized copy of MacOS on a NUC, creating a "Hackintosh". The pre-Haswell Core i3 and Core i5 NUCs will run OS X 10.9 Mavericks well.[citation needed]

Skylake and Broadwell-based NUC is also a supported device in Google Fuchsia OS.[35]

References

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