Intel demonstrated the “Next Unit of Computing”, or simply called NUC back in 2012 with Sandy Bridge processor. It updated the NUC with Broadwell-U, Intel’s 14 nanometer 5th generation processor at the CES 2015 earlier this year. The NUC is a mini PC in a small square box. It has a processor with graphics, wireless connectivity options such as WiFi, Bluetooth and all the necessary ports to connect a monitor and other peripherals. You just have to insert RAM, 2.5″ or M2.SSD manually, install OS of your choice to start using it. Here we have the unboxing of Intel NUC – NUC5i5RYH with a Intel Core i5 processor.
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Box Contents
- Intel NUC Kit (NUC5i5RYH)
- Power adapter (19V-65W) with multi-country AC plugs
- VESA mount bracket, with screws
- Integration guide
There is a silver colored power button on a black top of the NUC. It measures 115mm x 111mm x 48.7mm. The NUC NUC5i5RYH version is powered by a 5th generation Intel Core i5-5250U Dual Core processor clocked at 1.6 GHz (up to 2.7 GHz Turbo) and has Intel HD Graphics 6000.
It has silver finish on the sides. On the front there are two USB 3.0 ports, including a yellow colored charging port to charge a tablet or a smartphone quickly, a headphone/microphone jack and a infrared sensor. It has Intel AC7265 2×2 WiFi 802.11ac and Dual Mode Bluetooth 4.0.
On the back there are heat sinks, proprietary power input, Mini Display Port, Intel Gigabit LAN port, two USB 3.0 ports and a Mini HDMI 1.4a port that supports 7.1 surround audio. The Intel NUC is a compact, yet powerful solution that can even handle 4K video output via DisplayPort at a full 60Hz.