What Is Intel® NUC?
Intel® NUC is a small form factor PC with a tiny footprint. Short for Next Unit of Computing, Intel® NUC (say it like “luck” or “truck”) puts full-sized PC power in the palm of your hand.
Get your Intel® NUC exactly the way you need it. Choose from ready-to-run Intel® NUC Mini PCs, barebones Intel® NUC Kits for building your own, and Intel® NUC Boards for custom applications.
Intel® NUC Mini PCs
- Ready to use
- Complete mini PCs with Windows* 10
- Configured and tuned by Intel for optimal performance
- 3-year Intel warranty for complete product
Intel® NUC Kits
- Ready to build
- Configurable features
- Install your own memory, storage, and operating system (not included)
- Full range of Intel® processors
Intel® NUC Boards
- Ready to integrate
- Soldered-on processor
- 4x4-inch form factor
- Independent of chassis for embedded use and custom design
Intel® NUC Elements
- Family of modular components
- New way to design, build, and service systems
- Custom solutions with minimal R&D time
- Full-range of Intel® processors
Intel® NUC Laptop Kits
Intel® NUC Kits are known for packing serious performance and features into impressively small form factors. Now, we’ve brought the power of Intel® NUC to laptops in a thin design that’s ultramobile.
- Family of customizable laptop kits
- Features premium materials and build quality
- New way to create custom laptops with minimal R&D time
- Full range of Intel® processors
Intel® NUC Features and Benefits
Intel® NUC is the mini PC platform that never asks you to sacrifice ports, power, or flexibility.
Everything a PC Can Do, Intel® NUC Can Do Smaller
Intel® NUC Mini PCs squeeze a powerful processor, fast memory, and massive storage comparable to the latest full-size desktop PCs into the smallest form factors we can engineer.
High Performance, Powered by the Newest Intel® Technology
Intel® NUCs feature the latest Intel® Core™ processors, available with integrated or discrete graphics, in either solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD) configurations, and are all engineered to work together in an incredibly small space.
Intel® NUC: Nothing to Sacrifice But Space
Intel® NUC mini computers have more connectivity than a lot of current laptops. Multiple front and back USB ports, HDMI, Thunderbolt™ 3 technology, a microSD slot, and Gigabit Ethernet give you total flexibility.
Plug in Intel® NUC and Get to Work
Intel® NUC Mini PCs are ready to run right out of the box and super easy to operate. Connect your monitor, keyboard, and mouse—power up and you’re done.
Open Platform for Makers and Integrators
Intel® NUC barebones kits and boards are powerful mini PCs for projects of every scale, from custom-tuned gaming machines to industrial applications. Intel® NUC Kits and Boards ship without an operating system in a range of chassis, form factors, and configurations.
Mini PC Form Factor, Mini Energy Footprint
We optimize every Intel® NUC Mini PC for small spaces and low power. Choose an Energy Star* certified Intel® NUC to ensure efficient power consumption.
Quality and Reliability by Intel
Intel® NUC is the only mini PC engineered, built, and backed by Intel. You get the quality, performance, and long-term reliability you expect from Intel, backed by a three-year Intel warranty and 24/7 support.
Intel® NUC for the Home
A smarter home is just an Intel® NUC away. Intel® NUC’s tiny size and high performance can bring tech to your kitchen, drive your home entertainment system, and, of course, power your home office, and maker space.
Home Entertainment
Supercharge your streaming library with an Intel® NUC Mini PC: 4K video, 7.1 digital audio via Toslink, and a full-powered PC all in a tiny, shelf-friendly footprint.
Gaming
Support for up to six screens, horsepower for fully immersive VR, and barebones kits that let you build your dream machine—Intel® NUC is a whole new way to play.
Creators
Need a high-performance platform for your indie film? Or are you in need of a place to manage all of your family’s digital memories? Intel® NUC offers creators a range of options from ready-to-run mini PCs to barebones kits.
Home Office
Shrink your home office tech without sacrificing performance or capabilities. Intel® NUC Mini PCs do all the work of a full-sized desktop in a tiny fraction of the space.
Intel® NUC for Business
There’s a big business application for every little space-saving, easy-to-use Intel® NUC. From desktop workstations to out-of-sight productivity for conference rooms, Intel® NUC Mini PCs are mighty players in every business app.
Screens and Digital Signage
With support for up to six 4K screens, built-in Wi-Fi, and a tiny form factor that can mount behind a screen, Intel® NUC is an ideal solution for conference rooms, kiosks, and digital signage.
Professionals
Whether you need maximum power for rendering graphics and video or a reliable workhorse for office apps, there’s an Intel® NUC for every professional need.
Industry
Intel® NUC Rugged is ready for work in tough environments and IoT applications. Drop an Intel® NUC Rugged anywhere you need computing power and intelligence or embed Intel® NUC Boards directly into your custom applications.
Education and Government
Minimal footprint, simple setup, and easy management make Intel® NUCs ideal for smart classrooms, computer labs, and large-scale cubicle deployments.
Ecosystem for Intel® NUC Products
The Ecosystem is a set of Products developed by third-party partners for all Intel® NUC Products including the Intel® NUC Element product lines and Intel® NUC Mini PCs.
Product and Performance Information
Intel® technologies’ features and benefits depend on system configuration and may require enabled hardware, software, or service activation. Performance varies depending on system configuration. No product or component can be absolutely secure. Check with your system manufacturer or retailer or learn more at intel.com.
Altering clock frequency or voltage may damage or reduce the useful life of the processor and other system components and may reduce system stability and performance. Product warranties may not apply if the processor is operated beyond its specifications. Check with the manufacturers of system and components for additional details.