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I recently bought one of these to save space. I plan to mount it behind my monitor. This thing is tiny and easily fits in your hand. Think of it as a laptop spec mini-PC minus the keyboard and screen. Cheapest on Static Ice is $455 excluding delivery

You just need to add your own Ram, Wireless & Bluetooth (in one) and an mSATA SSD. Also it probably won't ship with a clover or Mickey mouse cord for the power pack. I took mine off an old laptop.

Intel NUC D54250WYK, Mini HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, USB 3.0, Intel HD Graphics 5000, 4th Gen Intel Core i5-4250U

Key Features

  • 4th Generation Intel Core i5-4250U processor
  • Intel HD Graphics 5000
  • Dual channel SODIMM DDR3L 1333/1600 MHz, 1.35V
  • 2 SODIMM, 16GB maximum
  • One mini HDMI 1.4a with audio support
  • One mini DisplayPort 1.2 with audio support
  • Two PCIe mini slots (one half-length & one full-length)
  • Two internal USB 2.0 via 2x5 header
  • Two USB 3.0 connectors on back panel
  • Two USB 3.0 connectors on the front panel
  • One SATA data connector
  • One SATA power connector
  • Intel 10 / 100 / 1000 network connection
  • Chassis design, aluminium and plastic
  • Antennae for WIFI and Bluetooth pre-assembled for ease of deployment
  • VESA mount bracket and mounting hole support
  • Kensington lock support
  • Headphone/microphone jack on the front panel
  • Consumer infrared sensor on the front panel
  • Windows 8 & 8.1 Logo
  • Wireless option via PCIe mini card
  • Bluetooth option via PCIe mini card
  • Supports mobile SATA (SSD) card via full-length PCIe mini card
  • Compatible with Linux (Linux Mint, Fedora, Ubuntu, OpenSUSE) and Windows 7
  • DC power 12 - 19 V, 65 W
  • Power cord
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  • Finde on 05/03/2014 - 20:40
    +4

    I have one of the older ones of these setup as a HTPC running Ubuntu, XBMC and Steam In-Home Streaming and must say - amazing little things.

  • int21h on 05/03/2014 - 20:54

    Anyone running TV through one of these combined with XBMC?
    I prefer XBMC althought I'm running Mediaportal because TV was a bit more messing around in XBMC.

    • muzzamo on 06/03/2014 - 08:15

      install openelec and tv is a pretty simple setup.

      • gr8m8sam on 07/03/2014 - 09:47

        Noob question - how do you control this device on XBMC or Openelec - remote, wireless keyboard or smart phone app or something?

  • MATTDAMON on 05/03/2014 - 20:56
    +1

    Just keep in mind you do need to buy a power cord for these which are one of these http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&p…

    • sklebrun on 05/03/2014 - 20:59
      +3

      Also need to buy RAM and hard drive (mSATA SSD). Great little devices. Thinking of connecting one up to a large TV to drive Gotomeetings at work.

  • geebee on 05/03/2014 - 21:06
    +2

    Wouldn't it be cheaper and easier to buy a laptop with the OS and usable for other jobs?
    My i7 with seperate 2gb graphic, 4 gb ram, a 1 terabyte drive and Win 8 was only $599

    • ilikeit on 05/03/2014 - 21:23

      That depends…many people use this as a HTPC and don't want something the size of their laptop next to the TV. Also, I have a laptop but prefer using a monitor for various reasons, so I would rather something compact that my current setup where my laptop is hogging my desk. This can be mounted behind your monitor. I see your point however.

      • geebee on 05/03/2014 - 22:24

        I run my laptop under my desk on a shelf hooked up to a 32" monitor, sleep it over night and do a restart weekly basically I dont touch the laptop itself, I like quite thus the laptop fan only runs when gaming.
        Tried a top end shuttle but not enogh grunt for my use.

        • ilikeit on 05/03/2014 - 23:47
          +3

          Considered this, even bought the shelf. But I have a kid…

    • JepunK on 06/03/2014 - 00:25
      +1

      Whoa and u didnt share that deal?

    • MrFunSocks on 06/03/2014 - 10:44

      A laptop doesn't have a footprint the size of an Apple TV though, so it goes against the entire point of these NUCs.

      I don't think anyone in their right mind would ever buy a laptop to be used as an HTPC either.

  • man2000 on 05/03/2014 - 21:08
    +6

    Computer Alliance has this with power supply for $455 AUD. USD 399 comes to AUD 445 (today's rates).

    www.computeralliance.com.au/intel-boxd54250wyk-nuc-gen4-core…

    • ilikeit on 05/03/2014 - 21:17
      +2

      Good price depending on where you live. I actually have the D54250WYKH which is a tiny bit taller and fits a normal SSD or 1TB HDD. It was $469.04 from Megabuy.

  • [Deactivated] on 05/03/2014 - 21:11

    Does this need a converter to go from 240v ac to 12v dc?

  • comphelp on 05/03/2014 - 21:24

    Anyone know if Intel's warranty is worldwide or back to US?

  • Bob81 on 05/03/2014 - 22:48
    -4

    FYI ilikeit,

    It's not a "clover or Mickey mouse cord for the power pack" it's called a figure-8 plug.

    Good price too.

    Cheers.

    • ilikeit on 05/03/2014 - 23:49

      Thanks, didn't know.

    • eug on 06/03/2014 - 00:48
      +6

      That's incorrect - a figure 8 plug (IEC 60320 C7) does not have an earth connection. You usually use it for devices like radios. You will see the double-square Class II logo or text (meaning it's double-insulated) on those devices.

      The NUC and most laptops require an earth pin, so you need a cloverleaf/mickey mouse/IEC 60320 C5 power cable.

    • strangeloops66 on 06/03/2014 - 00:54
      +1

      According to one reviewer, the power adaptor requires a Mickey Mouse plug. The power adaptor for my ACER notebook uses a Mickey Mouse socket, and maybe one or two other devices. They are certainly not as common as the "figure of 8" type.

      A "figure of 8" socket has two metal prongs coming into it, the "Mickey Mouse" or "Clover-leaf" has three (the extra one being the earth contact).

      EDIT: Yep, what eug said.

    • ilikeit on 06/03/2014 - 01:21

      I used the cable from an old lappy. Works fine.

  • cheepwun on 06/03/2014 - 01:31
    +3

    Windows 8 & 8.1 Logo

    With all the omissions (hard drive, wi-fi, bluetooth, operating system, monitor…) I think this thing is selling for much more than it should be. Much more sense to use a 11.6 inch laptop or 15.6 inch laptop with most of this included, including the notable omissions. These can be had from 400-600 $. The processor is half-decent but not something you couldn't get in a far cheaper laptop (when you add all the costs to get this running).

    • dzhay on 06/03/2014 - 14:37

      But this is far cooler.

  • FirstNameLastName on 06/03/2014 - 01:41

    could you report idle/load power usage.. if possible please

  • sydboy007 on 06/03/2014 - 07:25

    If all you want is a cheap HTPC then shopping express have some decent Intel NUC deals

    http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/shop/computer-it/desktop-p…

    Celeron + 4GB just $208

    I3 4th Gen + 4GB for $389

    A guy at work just bought a 2nd Gen Rasberry Pi and set it up with XMBC and wifi and is very happy with the results. Can control it via an app on a phone

  • d3ft on 06/03/2014 - 09:23

    I can't quite understand the excitement around these little boxes.

    For $400 (sans RAM and HDD) you could build an ITX box, with a full power CPU, in an almost as tiny case (such as an Antec ISK110) which will be much more powerful and infinitely more upgradeable. Yes, this is pre-built, but you still have to install the HDD and RAM.

    I'm just not sure shrinking those last few centimetres is worth the significant price increase and complete lack of upgrade options. Are people really that pressed for space to hide a box?

    • fxxxit on 06/03/2014 - 09:52

      I agree to a certain extend which is why I haven't pulled the trigger for probably the last 3 months as I cant decide between DIY or NUC. The biggest problem for me when building your own machine is that most mini-itx cases (excluding the one you mentioned) requires SFX power. This means the case and PSU alone brings you to the $150 mark. I'm looking at the N2820 NUC ($208). Also the NUC runs on 36W AC and the cheapest SFX PSU is 450W.

      Ninja edit: The case you mentioned is nearly 3 times larger than the NUC.

      • d3ft on 06/03/2014 - 11:31

        My questions stands - under what use case would the size difference between ITX and a NUC be any real advantage?

        • eug on 06/03/2014 - 11:56

          A smaller box looks better next to the TV. The NUC also uses less power - some people just want it to play their movies and surf the net.

          I installed some in a few classrooms by attaching them to the wall right next to the wall-mounted TV. Looks very compact and neat.

    • jackau on 06/03/2014 - 09:58

      These little boxes are very expensive unless one already got the parts that came missing.

      For those who was able to source those parts cheap or at no cost, they can compose a rather capable little pc with mid end notebook specs.

      Hence, such devices are only for those with the skills and knowledge, which meant it is not for the mainstream.

      I composed one that able to run 1.5v ddr3 which I had left over from upgrades and some given to me msata ssd,

      Excellent value as for less than 240, you get a core i3 8gb, 64gb system. But for those need to buy those missing parts.. It is too expensive.

      • CH on 06/03/2014 - 13:50

        Yeah the previous gen (Ivy) i3 thunderbolt NUC's are very affordable since Intel dropped the price, you get MB, i3 CPU, case & PSU for ~AU$200, and they take normal (cheaper) 1.5v RAM.

        I have two…

        • dzhay on 06/03/2014 - 14:55

          Whats the model number of these NUCs?

        • eug on 06/03/2014 - 14:58

          BOXDC3217BY
          Hope you can still find stock. Excellent value. Just note there's no Ethernet port - there's a thunderbolt port there instead. You can still install a mini pcie wifi adaptor though.

    • BenMHarvey on 06/03/2014 - 10:15
      +1

      Purely guys your paying for the size and power. Build one yourself with the same power it'll be 3 times the size (i3 and i5 as you'll need atleast 150W and be very selective with parts to conform to the PSU limit)

      I can testify these boxes are tiny smaller than any ITX system you could build currently.

      The laptop choice is probably the better option if you wanted to save coin but if space is a concern then this is a great solution.

  • firstpost bekind on 06/03/2014 - 17:56

    Can't find the full height i5 on amazon that can take normal ssd drives. Anyone have any luck finding it. I can see one but its being sold by amazon.

  • asa79 on 08/03/2014 - 21:08

    This is another option http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&id2…

    Intel BOXD34010WYK 4th Gen NUC (Silver / Black)I3 4010U 1.7GHz,QS77,1xMini HDMI 1.4, 1x MiniDP
    Internet Price: $345.00

  • asa79 on 08/03/2014 - 21:10

    http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&id2…
    Gigabyte GB-BXi3-4010 i3-4010U 1.7GHz 2x SO-DIMM DDR3L HD4400 4xUSB3.0 mSATA HDMI MIniDP BT 802.11n a
    Internet Price: $345.00

    • ilikeit on 09/03/2014 - 00:05

      There is a newer generation of the brix out.

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