Standing screen display size | 1 |
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Processor | 2.6 GHz core_i7 |
Hard Drive | 250 GB Hybrid Drive |
Graphics Coprocessor | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
Chipset Brand | Intel |
Card Description | Integrated |
Wireless Type | 802.11ac |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 4 |
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Intel NUC 6 Performance Kit (NUC6i7KYK) - Core i7, Add't Components Needed, 250GB, Windows 10, 8.1, 7
Specific Uses For Product | Everyday Use |
Brand | Intel |
Personal computer design type | Mini PC |
Operating System | Windows 10, 8.1, 7 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 65536 MB |
Screen Size | 1 |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 32 GB |
Model Name | BOXNUC6I7KYK1 |
Included Components | NUC KIT |
CPU Model | Core i7 |
About this item
- 6th Generation Intel Core i7-6770HQ
- Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580
- Up to 7.1 multichannel digital audio via HDMI or DisplayPort signals
- Dual Channel DDR4-2133 plus SODIMMs 1.2/1.35v,32 GB maximum
- OS certs: Microsoft Windows 10, 8.1, 7 logo’d
- OS compatibility: compatible with various Linux distros
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Value for money | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
For gaming | 3.7 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 2.1 |
Tech Support | — | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.0 |
Noise level | 4.8 | — | — | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.3 |
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model name | BOXNUC6I7KYK1 | Nucbox G3 | M910Q | — | MINIS | EQ12-N100 |
operating system | Windows 10, 8.1, 7 | Windows 11 Pro Supports Win10, Linux, Ubuntu | Windows 10 | Windows 11 Pro | OS | OS |
hard disk size | 250 GB | 256 GB | 1 TB | 512 GB | 500 GB | 500 GB |
cpu family | core i7 | Intel Mobile CPU | core i7 | core i5 | celeron | intel processor n100 |
cpu speed | 2.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz | 0.8 GHz |
graphics coprocessor | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 | Intel UHD Graphics 750MHz | — | Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
computer memory size | 0 GB | 8 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
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Brand | Intel |
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Series | BOXNUC6I7KYK1 |
Item model number | BOXNUC6I7KYK1 |
Operating System | Windows 10, 8.1, 7 |
Item Weight | 3.08 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 8.3 x 4.6 x 1.1 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8.3 x 4.6 x 1.1 inches |
Color | Black |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Number of Processors | 4 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
Flash Memory Size | 250 |
Hard Drive Interface | eSATA |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
Power Source | 19V 120W power supply with replaceable AC cords |
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ASIN | B01DJ9XS52 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #47,900 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #2,121 in Mini Computers |
Date First Available | March 16, 2016 |
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Change the game with the Intel NUC Kit NUC6i7KYK. A Mini PC with the 6th generation Intel Core i7 processor and Intel Iris Pro Graphics, the NUC6i7KYK unleashes maximized performance for intense game play or intensive workloads. With an amazing new lid, along with a redesigned chassis that lets you take full advantage of every GHz of the quad-core processor without overheating-the NUC6i7KYK is totally cool. Literally.
Technical Details
Processor: 6th Generation Intel Core i7-6770HQ.
RAM: Supports up to 32 GB DDR4.
Graphics: Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580.
Wireless Type: Intel Wireless-AC 8260 soldered-down, IEEE 802.11ac 2x2 + Bluetooth v4.2, internal antennas.
Number of USB 3.0 Ports: 4.
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Customers like the performance, speed, and size of the computer. For example, they mention it's a workhorse, it takes up hardly any space, and it has a great CPU. Opinions are mixed on noise, quality, ease of installation, durability, and graphics.
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Customers like the performance of the computer. They mention that it performs incredibly well, is a workhorse better than they ever expected, and is able to push it to extreme levels. Some say that the computer has a great CPU and the ability to drive. Some customers also say that it just works and does a good job at playing the games they like.
"...been able to get it working with the RAZER CORE making this a great gaming PC as well without the bulk of a mini-Tower.Pros:-..." Read more
"...The fan is functional, but the system appears to be running too hot. Mind you, it's January in Michigan right now...it is fairly cool ambient temp...." Read more
"...Still very silent and very powerful. I can still truly that I am amazed by just how much i am enjoying it...." Read more
"...I won't say you're stuck as the i7-6770HQ is a very powerful processor for this micro PC...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the computer. They say it is very fast for routine office work, video, and movies. They also mention that it has no lag, never slowed down, and is blazing fast. They mention that loading apps are also visibly faster. Customers also appreciate the fast shipping and the fact that there is zero stutter or jitter.
"...it to do, it can play most games quite well, it has the horsepower and storage capabilities to do media editing and general workstation tasks...." Read more
"...Update - 3 Months inThis thing is solid! No hiccups, no missteps, no drama. zero, Zilch, NADA!..." Read more
"...Connecting directly to the TV resolved my issue.So! No lag, works as desired...." Read more
"...2. It is fast, paired with the samsung 850 pro 512GB, and 16 GB of ram (can do 32GB, but for now i don't need it)3...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the computer. They mention that it is small and blazing fast, takes up hardly any space on the desk, and is a very compact package. Some say that it fits fine into their laptop bag and is an impressive small form factor workstation. Overall, most are happy with the small footprint and portability of the product.
"...Pros:-Very portable. I can't express how easy this particular device is to move around and set up in places where it needs to go...." Read more
"...Pros:- Small and powerful: The NUC is very capable of replacing any desktop and it is very portable.-..." Read more
"...4. Size: this thing is small (somewhat heavier than one can expect, but that does not matter)5...." Read more
"...If you need a decent, extremely small footprint, computer that is hugely expandable, AND you don't need a classic workstation... this is a great..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the computer. Some mention that it's built well, reliable, and amazing at the quality. However, others say that the screw inside it shatters and breaks into pieces easily. The construction is simple but powerful.
"...The only gripe I have is the current price point. The form factor is great, but once you factor in the cost of RAM and an M.2 SSD, you can easily..." Read more
"...More updates after 3 monthsUpdate - 3 Months inThis thing is solid! No hiccups, no missteps, no drama. zero, Zilch, NADA!..." Read more
"...extremely fragile plastic in the corners of the case; 2)..." Read more
"...Shame on you Intel.Otherwise the unit is built well and its quieter than the AMD version...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the computer. Some mention that the noise is very quiet, while others say that the fan noise is noticeable when it is running. Some customers also have problems with surround sound and the fan whines a bit.
"...Along with the fan noise, the unit can generate a bit of heat...." Read more
"...-Quiet. I can barely hear this thing when it's running in normal operation (web browsing / document editing / watching videos or listening to music)...." Read more
"...And also I had problems with surround sound. Connecting directly to the TV resolved my issue.So! No lag, works as desired...." Read more
"...In general I had no issues. The fan noise is typically quiet and under load noticeable but not too distracting...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the computer. Some mention that it works great for their computing environment, runs Windows or Linux perfectly, and is portable. However, others say that it just doesn't work, has common problems, and runs hot right out of the box. Some customers also report issues with SSDs, HDMI displays, and Thunderbolt.
"...The graphics for the Iris Pro seem reasonably well supported in Linux...." Read more
"...]) to the 256 GB one I have now because the 1 TB was not recognized at all. Neither slot of the two could even see it...." Read more
"...Looks amazing on my desktop and works great for what I do with it...." Read more
"...However, keyboard and mouse would not work. Google search indicated that Windows 7 had no support for USB 3.0...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of installation of the computer. Some mention that it's easy to setup, and easy to install memory and disk. However, others say that it was kind of a pain, with no real directions and finicky devices.
"...The power brick is admittedly rather large, but still, it's easy to set up in many different places with minimal hassle.-Quiet...." Read more
"Got this thing home yesterday. So far: complete frustration. SSD does not mount securely, because the screws are not the right length...." Read more
"...I run Arch Linux on the NUC. Setup was straightforward and most hardware seems well supported, although I do not currently use the wireless..." Read more
"...I gave it 3 Star because it is not bad and I had no issues with setting it up nor any of its components...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the graphics of the computer. Some mention that it looks good, is fast, and suitable for business, while others say that it's disappointing and not upgradable. They also mention that the integrated Intel graphics are not suitable for gaming.
"...I am still amazed by this power machine. Looks amazing on my desktop and works great for what I do with it...." Read more
"...looking for a solution to this problem online I found the poor design of the case includes: 1)..." Read more
"...Graphics is good but am not doing any gaming that will push the GPU...." Read more
"...I'm disappointed with the integrated graphics. It's supposed to be roughly equivalent to a gtx 560, but falls way short...." Read more
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Pros:
-Very portable. I can't express how easy this particular device is to move around and set up in places where it needs to go. The power brick is admittedly rather large, but still, it's easy to set up in many different places with minimal hassle.
-Quiet. I can barely hear this thing when it's running in normal operation (web browsing / document editing / watching videos or listening to music). I set the minimum fan speed to 10% in BIOS, I'm sure it can be made even more quiet by turning that down. Seriously, if you're not gaming, I firmly believe this could be put in a fanless case for absolutely no noise and be just fine. But even with the fan, it's near silent.
-Gaming. Ok, now admittedly this is a biased judgment. I came from an NVidia GTX 260 to the Intel Iris Pro 580 in the NUC. But it is a WORLD of difference for me. I can play almost all modern games at 1920x1080 resolution, medium settings, 30 FPS. Games that are maybe a year old or older? Same resolution, ultra/highest settings, 60 FPS no problem. Integrated graphics have come a very long way since I last looked at them, and for anyone who is not a "hardcore" gamer, this machine will do just fine.
Cons:
-Setup. So Intel says that the NUC is compatible with any M.2 SSD that is SATA III compliant. This isn't exactly true. I ended up having to switch from a 1 TB SSD ( SanDisk SD8SN8U-1T00-1122 X400 M.2 SSD 1TB ) to the 256 GB one I have now because the 1 TB was not recognized at all. Neither slot of the two could even see it. I wish Intel had put out a slightly more detailed compatibility list if they aren't able to support a blanket statement like "all M.2 SSDs that are SATA III compliant."
-Heat. If you are a gamer and you are playing the modern games at the aforementioned medium (or higher) settings at 1920x1080, you'll notice that the NUC runs a bit hot. And by "a bit hot" I mean "don't touch near the exhaust after a good 30+ minute gaming session for at least 5 minutes." It can come very close to burning you if you aren't careful. However, that is a sign of the good heat management, as the CPU/internals don't come close to overheating - just the exhaust.
Overall:
I would recommend this computer to most people. It has the ability to do what 80%+ of the PC market needs it to do, it can play most games quite well, it has the horsepower and storage capabilities to do media editing and general workstation tasks. While it does have the Thunderbolt interface for external graphics cards, I wouldn't recommend this to someone who would need that. Given the extra cost, it would be more effective to just get a high end gaming desktop or laptop. For everyone else - casual/mainstream gamer, office user, home theater PC enthusiast, etc... I would say, "Go for it." It's absolutely more than worth the money you'll pay.
Pros:
- Small and powerful: The NUC is very capable of replacing any desktop and it is very portable.
- Iris Pro 580: I am actually surprise on how well this GPU performed with games at the 4K resolution setting. The fan was on full blast during game play, but it did work with moderate graphics settings with the game.
- Thunderbolt port: It is compatible with RAZER CORE!!! Just make sure to update the Thunderbolt driver to the latest that is available from Intel's website. I went with the ASUS GTX 1060 OC 6GB GPU and game play is pretty awesome. Also, the NUC fan does not go full blast during game play anymore, a definite plus.
- Two NVMe slots: One for OS and the other for apps/data. Good options for storage before you need to plug an external USB 3.0 hard drive to it.
- Up to 32 GB of RAM support: You can run VM clients on this if you wanted to.
Cons:
- More USB 3.0 ports: I could have used another two USB 3.0 ports in the back or a single USB 2.0 port in the front. The USB 2.0 port is for wireless keyboard/mouse since USB 3.0 seems to interfere with them. You will definitely want to invest in a USB 3.0 hub, especially if you plan to plug a BD/DVD reader to the NUC.
- The fan is always on: They could be heard and are at full blast while running graphics intensive applications. Even the Bing's webpage (live) cam cause the fan to kick up. You might want to consider this if you want to use it for HTPC and maybe put in in an entertainment unit.
- Along with the fan noise, the unit can generate a bit of heat. Not hot enough to be concerned or too hot to handle, but enough to not want to put it in an confined space without ventilation.
- The NVMe performance seems to be adequate and not as fast compared to a PCIe NVMe adapter for NVMe SSDs. Using the same NVMe SSD on a HP EliteDesk 800 G2 (i7 6700U, 48GB RAM) versus this NUC, the HP desktop seemed faster. I do not have any captured performance metrics, so this is perception. Maybe someone can prove this if not already done.
Overall, I am very pleased with the Intel NUC Skull Candy. I was comparing this to the Gigabyte and ZOTAC offerings and very glad I made this choice since it had the Thunderbolt port. I think I paid more in the end when comparing the NUC+RCORE+GTX1060, being the major differences, I got the latest hardware and the flexibility to upgarde the GPU in the future.
Did I mention that it is compatible with the RAZER CORE!
Problem #3) No out of the box support for Windows 7 (due to USB 3.0 only ports). So far, this thing is not giving me a warm fuzzy on reliability.
I will post a short video of the loose mounting of the SSD.
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1/5/2019
My system run fairly well for 11 months. Back in November, it started randomly crashing with various Blue Screens of Death under WIndows 10 Pro. It appeared that any time the system tried to write to the SSD, the system would crash. So I got a replacement SSD, and...same thing.
I have 2 16GB sticks of RAM so I tried one, then the other, noticing that the RAM closest to the motherboard is pretty warm. The fan is functional, but the system appears to be running too hot. Mind you, it's January in Michigan right now...it is fairly cool ambient temp. Neither stick of RAM works in either slot.
My only hope is Intel customer service at this point....wish me luck.
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El NUC es un gran producto, bastante potente y muy compacto. No es necesariamente para gaming (30fps) no es gran cosa, pero para algo si sirve. Pero si uno lo ve como una PC de escritorio o servidor casero está muy bueno. Gamers si buscan algo compacto, creo que lo encuentran mejor con ZOTAC. En este producto se puede agregar un GPU externo, pero creo que ni sale económico y dudo que sea más que un parche.
Para todo lo demás hay un incremento de performance considerable en la 6 generación del i7 comparado con modelos anteriores y eso incluye la GPU integrado. Es bastante compacto, dejando aún así muy buen espacio para agregar dos discos duros (M2) y los RAMs.
Es una PC de alto rendimiento, e incluso se debe de considerar sino es demasiado (hay NUC con i5 e i3 que dan también buen rendimiento, a menor precio)
Los interfaces externos que he probado, todo está a mi entera satisfacción y aún me falta probar algunas como el NFC que trae. Corre bien en Linux y Windows y tiene un BIOS bastante confortable.
El ventilador si se escucha aunque bajito. Colocando el NUC a tras del monitor, creo que no se percibirá casi. Se calienta algo el chassis pero muy manejable. Hubiera querido acceder la CPU, pero dudo que se pueda. No lo he probado en todo caso.
Para mi es un buen balance entre configurar un equipo y comprar pre-configurado ya que deja opciones y solamente trae una base. Es sin problemas y superfácil armarlo.