Intel® NUC Kit NUC8i7HVK
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02/24/2022
SummaryComing to the business end of the review, we tackle the pricing aspect first. The NUC8i7HVK is priced at $999. This is par for the course when it comes to SFF systems with discrete GPUs. We have evaluated multiple such systems in the last couple of years...
anandtech.com -
07/05/2018
SummaryIntel Core i7 processing and AMD Vega graphics power meet in the Intel NUC Kit NUC8i7HVK, a super-slim bare-bones desktop that packs punchy, VR-ready performance and extraordinary connectivity...
pcmag.comProsCompact and quiet-running, Excellent overall CPU and GPU performance, AMD Vega graphics are VR-ready, Bristling with connectivity for its size, Dual M.2 slots, VESA-mountable chassis,
ConsSteep price, once you factor in all components, Large external power adapter, No 2.5-inch bay
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06/21/2018
SummaryMan even just reading back through everything is a lot to take in. What it comes down too is the Hades Canyon NUC, especially the NUC8i7HVK model that I tested here, is a unique beast. Both because AMD and Intel can both be found in this one and becau...
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05/14/2018
SummaryA typical gaming PC is either big, gaudy, expensive, or a combination of all three. Even gaming laptops distinguish themselves from the rest of the laptop world by their bulk and gamer-style design, with lights, logos, and grilles galore. But the PC I've...
theverge.comProsIt's super small, ALL THE PORTS, Powerful enough to game with, Easy expandability of RAM and storage
ConsIt's expensive, You have to provide your own RAM, storage, and operating system, Not as future-proof as a full-sized gaming PC
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05/03/2018
SummaryAn Incredibly tiny and VR-capable gaming PC worthy of your attention and consideration
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04/11/2018
SummaryFinally, Intel has a NUC that'll satisfy tinkerers and gamers alike. It's the sort of machine you could move around easily, especially if you prefer to game with a large desktop monitor instead of a small laptop display.While the Hades Canyon NUC is more...
engadget.comProsImpressive CPU and GPU performance in a small box, Plenty of ports, Easy access to internals
ConsExpensive compared to pre-built desktops, $999 kit is purely DI; you'll have to install RAM and storage, Large power adapter hurts portability
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04/11/2018
SummaryLet's get the non-political stuff out of the way first We found Intel's Hades Canyon NUC to possess incredible processing power for its form factor, particularly for gaming. Performance of the high-end unit puts it between GTX 1050 Ti and RX 470 performa...
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03/29/2018
SummaryIntel Hades Canyon NUC8i7HVK Small Form Factor System -- Find Them At AmazonThe street price for a barebones Hades Canyon NUC8i7HVK with a 100W unlocked Core i7-8809G and Radeon RX Vega M GH graphics is expected to be about $999. The slightly more tame NU...
hothardware.comProsStrong Performance, Bleeding Edge Hardware, Ultra Small Form Factor, Configurable And Cool Lighting Effects, Tons Of I/O
ConsPrice Premium, Only High-End Model Unlocked
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03/29/2018
SummaryI hate to break it to the current Intel Skull Canyon (NUC6i7KYK) owners, but your system has been replaced by the newer Intel Hades Canyon models. Intel will be offering Hades Canyon NUCs in two flavors. You have the 100 Watt NUC8i7HVK (with Vega M GH gra...
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03/29/2018
SummaryFast as Hell. Hades himself would own one of these if he wanted a mini PC for gaming. The unlocked NUC rivals a GTX 1060 laptop in raw graphics horsepower while having the CPU performance of a stock Core i7-7700K - all in an integrated chipset under a vap...
notebookcheck.netProsquieter than most ultrathin gaming notebooks; vapor chamber cooling, no throttling when gaming; very consistent Turbo Boost, impressive CPU and GPU performance given the size, Intel Optane and FreeSync support, three-year warranty as standard, unlocked C...
Consmore demanding than a GTX 1060 notebook; not as energy efficient, difficult to access system fans for cleaning, larger and heavier than Skull Canyon, no internal 2.5-inch SATA III bay, fans may pulsate when gaming, SD card reader could be faster, limited...
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03/29/2018
SummaryDespite this criticism, the NUC lineup has rapidly expanded over the years, seeing success in areas such as digital signage and enterprise environments. However, the enthusiast PC market has mostly eluded the lure of the NUC.Intel's Skylake-based Skull...
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03/29/2018
SummaryThe NUC8i7HVK is capable of much more than I initially tested. Intel also touts this machine as an overclockable gaming and virtual reality machine. One idea that got bandied about was rolling your own VR backpack system: Pair it with a battery pack and y...
pcworld.com_techhive.comProsSolid CPU and GPU performance, Support for gameplay-enhancing features, like FreeSync, Myriad ports, including two Thunderbolt 3 x4, Can run external graphics over Thunderbolt 3, Runs quiet
ConsRedesigned chassis makes access to internal components slightly more cumbersome
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03/29/2018
SummaryThe Hades Canyon NUC is an excellent showpiece for the potential of Kaby Lake G, offering mi-range gaming performance and respectable VR capabilities within an absolutely tiny chassis. The customizable RGB lighting is a nice added touch, and the system's...
tomsguide.comProsImpressive graphics performance, Compact, attractive design, Tons of ports, Customizable RGB lighting
ConsExpensive after adding parts
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03/29/2018
SummaryIntel's Kaby Lake-G processors offer surprisingly good performance in an incredibly small package. The NUC8i7HVK is agile in games and applications, and it offers the connectivity to satisfy true enthusiasts. Just be ready to shell out some serious ca...
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Retail prices reported as of 28 Nov 2023 17:36:56 GMT