Overview of Intel NUC
The most notable feature of most mini PC models, including Intel NUCs, is their compact size and energy efficiency, making them easily adaptable to individual decor preferences. However, due to their small size, these machines often face skepticism about their performance, with some believing they can only handle basic tasks like web browsing, reading, or simple video streaming.
True, older NUC generations using Celeron chips were limited in this regard. However, with technological advancements, modern NUC models come equipped with more powerful and advanced hardware. Whether for basic office use or professional tasks like gaming or graphic design, Intel NUCs can handle them all.
Below, Mytour will introduce you to 3 Intel NUC models using Tiger Lake U series processors, ensuring both performance and energy efficiency, especially for machines that need to be left running all day.
Top 3 trending Intel NUC models right now
1. Intel BNUC11TNKI30Z00
Price reference: 7,490,000 VND
True to the mini PC spirit, BNUC11TNKI30Z00 is designed to be highly compact, allowing placement anywhere without taking up much space. At home, you can conveniently place it on the desk, while in the office, you can neatly tuck it under the desk for a tidy look.
The machine boasts a comprehensive array of connectivity ports, allowing connection to various peripherals and external monitors. It also integrates super-fast Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth for convenient wireless connectivity, meeting the criteria of compactness. Additionally, it features an infrared IR eye (usable with a remote control) and serves as the machine's status indicator light.
Equipped with a Core i3-1115G4 quad-core, 6M cache processor, with a base clock speed of 3.0GHz, up to 4.10 GHz, this mini desktop PC can easily handle simple office tasks such as Word, Excel, and 4K YouTube streaming. The machine supports up to 64GB of RAM and PCIe x4 Gen 4 M.2 SSD for increased performance and memory capacity. Regarding how much RAM to upgrade, it's best to consult for suitability to your needs when purchasing.
The overall performance of BNUC11TNKI30Z00 can be considered decent, suitable for office work and even light gaming with some appropriate graphics.
2. Intel NUC 11 Tiger Canyon BNUC11TNKI50000
Price reference: 9,990,000 VND
This NUC model uses the Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, which is faster than the Core i3 model above, and is accompanied by the Intel Iris Xe GPU for stronger graphics performance. For those who regularly multitask and use heavy software like Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, this machine provides enough power for that.
However, please note that it has 2 DDR4 SO-DIMM RAM slots, you need to install both slots to activate the Intel Iris Xe, otherwise it will only work with Intel HD Graphics in one slot. The maximum RAM capacity is 64GB at 3200MHz bus speed, and how smooth multitasking depends on the amount of RAM you upgrade. It supports 2x hard drives and M.2 SSD PCIe x4 Gen 4.
BNUC11TNKI50000 has Bluetooth so you can connect it to external speakers for music playback, movie watching, and you don't have to worry about network connectivity as it has Wi-Fi 6. If you want more stability, you can use the 2.5G Gigabit LAN port.
The machine's connectivity ports include 4 Type-A ports, both 3.2 and 2.0, 2 Type-C ports supporting Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort, and up to 2 HDMI ports so you can output images to multiple external monitors simultaneously.
3. Intel NUC BNUC11TNKI70000
Price reference: 13,790,000 VND
This is the highest-end and also the most expensive model, it is a choice for individuals requiring high processing performance or businesses needing a high-performance machine that can operate 24/7 while still saving on monthly electricity bills.
With the Core i7-1165G7 processor reaching a maximum clock speed of 4.80GHz paired with the most powerful integrated card today, the Intel Iris Xe, BNUC11TNKI70000 can handle everything at super-fast computing speed, run graphics fairly well when setting up dual-channel RAM. RAM and SSD are the same as the previous two models, with a maximum of 64GB of RAM and two slots for SSD PCIe x4 Gen 4.
If you need a compact yet powerful enough computer to serve as a host or server, then consider this one.
Here are 3 Intel NUC models that Mytour wants to introduce to you. We hope these insights will help you navigate the maze when purchasing a mini desktop computer.
