Intel® NUC Kit NUC5i5RYK
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03/01/2017
SummaryIntel Mini PC NUC5i5RYKIn the world of computing, the big iron – workstations, servers and HPC, were my main focus for the most of the past three decades. However, something on the opposite end of the spectrum from HPC, the kind of uber-mini desktop devic...
vrworld.com -
07/09/2015
SummaryThe NUC5i5RYK is a very capable yet incredibly small desktop. This is due in large part to the Broadwell CPU, Intel's latest manufacture-process shrink, down to 14nm. This not only cuts power, but heat, too.The Ultra Compact Form Factor standard has come...
techgage.comProsIncredibly small footprint, Very low power, Great range of connectivity and wireless options, Additional sizes available for more storage or more powerful CPU, Processor is competent for most workloads, Dedicated USB 3.0 charging port
ConsOnly miniHDMI and miniDP ports available, adapters may be required, Throttling of the CPU when GPU under load
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03/31/2015
SummaryThe Intel NUC5i5RYK kit generally provides a welcome generational upgrade from the previous Haswell based NUC systems. It offers a more polished chassis with customization options, M.2 expansion support and built-in dual-band 802.11AC wireless + Bluetoot...
missingremote.comProsLow power, Great media experience, Form factor, Integrated CIR, Flexible power supply, Intel NIC
ConsRIP CSH, CIR does not work in OpenELEC, 1.2mm USB/SATA power adapters are impossible to find
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03/23/2015
SummaryThe Intel NUC is a mini PC that delivers a surprising amount of power in a compact and customizable chassis....
tomsguide.comProsAttractive compact design Strong performance Supports fastest SSDs Replaceable lid adds functionality Outputs 4K, or to 3 Monitors
ConsDoesn't come with RAM, OS or storage
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03/16/2015
SummaryIntel's quasi-barebones NUC PC is back for round three, with the sexy-named “NUC5i5RYK” SKU leading the charge. Equipped with Intel's i5-5250U dual-core CPU, clocked at 1.6GHz, the processor still comes soldered to the NUC's motherboard. And once again, o...
maximumpc.comProsIncludes WiFi and Bluetooth combo, M.2 slot is fast, now supports 1866MHz RAM.
ConsNo SATA slot, M.2 storage drives are still pricey
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02/25/2015
SummaryIntel NUC5i5RYK Small Form Factor System - Find It At AmazonWe really like the Intel NUC5i5RYK and think the combination of Broadwell and this ultra small form factor is a perfect match. These little machines are well suited to a variety of consumer and b...
hothardware.comProsDecent Performance, Low Power, Quiet, 802.11ac WiFi, Customizable Lids
ConsMinimal Expansion, Price Premium
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02/23/2015
SummaryIntel's team continues to iterate on the NUC platform and the NUC5i5RYK is a great example of how just a couple of changes can really improve a device. Of course the NUC benefits from the 14nm Broadwell processor upgrade from the 22nm Haswell but embedded...
pcper.com -
02/20/2015
SummaryThe Intel NUC5i5RYK provided us with the opportunity to take a look at what Broadwell-U can deliver when coupled with a motherboard providing premium features. The migration from 22nm to 14nm has allowed for higher base clocks while maintaining the same p...
anandtech.com -
02/16/2015
SummaryAside from those funky LuxMark results, which muddy things up ever so slightly, I think the overall picture is pretty clear. The new NUC is a little smaller, a little faster, and a little more power-efficient than last year's offering. Other perks includ...
Techreport.com -
02/13/2015
SummaryThe Intel NUC has proved it has what it takes to survive in a very tough PC market and the new Broadwell powered models are the best yet. Intel has taken everything they have learned with the NUC series since it was introduced and has released a number of...
legitreviews.com -
02/05/2015
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