Intel NUC 4-inch Mini PC Costs $400

btarunr · Jun 11, 2012, 02:08 PM

Intel's Next Unit of Computing (NUC) 4-inch mini-PC concept is taking shape as more of a premium mini-PC, than an affordable mainstream PC. According to sources, the NUC will arrive some time in Q3 2012, priced at US $400. The base system will be powered by a Core i3 dual-core processor paired with HM65 chipset, about 4 GB of dual-channel DDR3 memory, 40 GB mSATA SSD, HDMI, mini-DisplayPort, WiFi, and Bluetooth. The first-generation NUC hence sticks to mature previous-generation components, while 7-series chipset, and 22 nm processors could be part of its specifications a little later. The demo system at Computex was driven by a Core i5 "Ivy Bridge" processor, with a Turbo Boost speed of 2.70 GHz. A cheaper Celeron-powered version of the NUC is also on the cards.

Source: The TechReport

Chaitanya · Jun 11, 2012, 02:12 PM

Completely Bonkers · Jun 11, 2012, 02:21 PM

Do want. Put two RJ45 sockets in there Intel! That would open up a whole new set of possibilities for the device. mSATA is good, but don't forget a SATA port for 2.5" or 1.8" HDD! Provide cases for mini footprint, plus expanded case (just a few cm bigger, higher) for a rogue setup.

Fourstaff · Jun 11, 2012, 03:41 PM

But can it play Metro2033?

Jokes aside, this is really serious power in a box, increase storage to 120GB, add a graphics chip 5770 or more powerful and we will have a lanparty beast in our pockets

Prima.Vera · Jun 11, 2012, 03:57 PM

OK, so with that specs is 101% office PC. Good. But how come this is better than a small laptop or smartphone? Price maybe?

tacosRcool · Jun 11, 2012, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fourstaff

But can it play Metro2033?

Jokes aside, this is really serious power in a box, increase storage to 120GB, add a graphics chip 5770 or more powerful and we will have a lanparty beast in our pockets

With Advance depth of field on?

faramir · Jun 11, 2012, 05:14 PM

Let me be the first to say: bwahahahahahahahahahah !

KieranD · Jun 11, 2012, 05:55 PM

Mini PCs and small computers are a bit of a fad right now.

DanTheBanjoman · Jun 11, 2012, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prima.Vera

OK, so with that specs is 101% office PC. Good. But how come this is better than a small laptop or smartphone? Price maybe?

It's a x86 PC, how can you even start comparing that to a smartphone?

eidairaman1 · Jun 11, 2012, 09:51 PM

laptop for me please

Liquid Cool · Jun 11, 2012, 10:07 PM

I wouldn't call it a fad...large pc's are done, they just don't know it yet.

LC

Fourstaff · Jun 11, 2012, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eidairaman1

laptop for me please

Then go get one. This if for people who doesn't want a laptop

Fx · Jun 11, 2012, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KieranD

Mini PCs and small computers are a bit of a fad right now.

These aren't a fad. They are perfect for HTPC's and average users that primarily browse the web. The small space signature is beneficial for numerous reasons.

eidairaman1 · Jun 11, 2012, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fourstaff

Then go get one. This if for people who doesn't want a laptop

stop trolling where i post

qwerty_lesh · Jun 12, 2012, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fx

These aren't a fad. They are perfect for HTPC's and average users that primarily browse the web. The small space signature is beneficial for numerous reasons.

Power (no so much the gpu tho

) and efficiency, the way of the future!

Quote:

Originally Posted by eidairaman1

stop trolling where i post

if you think a forum member is harassing you, you should report it.

elchanguito · Aug 19, 2012, 06:34 PM

If the NUC has 12v input, I'm not leaving it as a HTPC, and will take it on the trail for tunes and GPS in the Jeep. Any specs on the input voltage or temperature extremes this will handle?

Yo_Wattup · Aug 19, 2012, 07:06 PM

How awesome would it be if they made one a bit bigger but with a HD7750 in it or something along those lines...

elchanguito · Aug 20, 2012, 12:52 AM

maybe a mini 7750. what's the point of making it bigger. perhaps we should make it smaller :=

hat · Aug 20, 2012, 02:03 AM

I wonder what the temps are like on this thing... and if it would be worth it to make a WCG farm with. Probably not...

l433581 · Aug 27, 2012, 02:07 PM

Are there any rumors about release date? Or just any news?
It seems that there are no information at all during last month.

Any information or rumor will be appreciated. :-]

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elchanguito Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 2 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Might be a good Jeep PC If the NUC has 12v input, I'm not leaving it as a HTPC, and will take it on the trail for tunes and GPS in the Jeep. Any specs on the input voltage or temperature extremes this will handle?

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elchanguito Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 2 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	maybe a mini 7750. what's the point of making it bigger. perhaps we should make it smaller :=

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l433581 Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	release date? Are there any rumors about release date? Or just any news? It seems that there are no information at all during last month. Any information or rumor will be appreciated. :-] Last edited by l433581; Aug 27, 2012 at 03:05 PM.

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