Testseek.com have collected 34 expert reviews of the Intel NUCDC3217BY and the average rating is 73%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Intel NUCDC3217BY.
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The editors liked
Ultra compact
Strong overall performance (blows most mini PCs out of the water)
Easy to service and upgrade parts
Comes with VESA mounting hardware
Impressively small form factor
Runs quietly
Powerful processing performance for a system this size
Thunderbolt port
Ultra-small form factor. HDMI video output. Easy to assemble.
Fast and simple hardware setup
Great performance for common tasks
Small size
VESA-mountable
Barely audible fan noise
The editors didn't like
Stability issues related to Wi-Fi card
Weak gaming performance
Limited expandability
No USB 3.0 ports
No hard drive
RAM
OS
Or power cable included
No USB 3.0
Low on ports
No USB 3.0 support. Price does not include storage or RAM. Lacks Ethernet port
The Intel NUC is a compact and power barebone PC kit with exceptional computing performance thanks to its third generation ULV Core i3 “Ivy Bridge” processor. The CPU architecture on the NUC is so efficient that on load it doesn't even break the 50W limit...
Fast and simple hardware setup, Great performance for common tasks, Small size, VESA-mountable, Barely audible fan noise
No native USB 3.0, Pricey once you factor in all the components
The NUC's small size, reasonable price and solid performance make it an ideal PC for tinkerers on a budget. Just be prepared to roll up your sleeves in setting it up....
Published: 2013-03-19, Author: Jon , review by: networkworld.com
Abstract: The desktop PC isn't dead, it's just shrinking. There's a new breed of miniature marvels on the market, and they boast a nonexistent footprint when attached to the back of a display. Unlike some micro-size, micro-priced computers--the $35 Raspberry Pi, fo...
Impressively small form factor, Runs quietly, Powerful processing performance for a system this size, Thunderbolt port
No hard drive, RAM, OS, or power cable included, No USB 3.0, Low on ports
Intel's tiny desktop kit is impressively small, quiet, and powerful. But it's quite expensive once you add all the necessary parts that don't ship in the box. For media playback or digital signage, you may want to consider an AMD-based alternative. ...
Intel’s Unit of Computing is not just another cute little nettop-like computer, like dozens of others out there. Intel’s new miniature system stands out at least due to two unique distinguishing features. On the one hand, it is exceptionally tiny, and...
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Published: 2012-12-28, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Ultra-small form factor. HDMI video output. Easy to assemble.
No USB 3.0 support. Price does not include storage or RAM. Lacks Ethernet port
The Intel Next Unit of Computing (NUC) is a neat little DIY kit that delivers Core i3 processing power in a form factor that fits in the palm of your hand. But it gets pricey once you add in all the necessary extras....
Intel's Next Unit of Computing is an interesting and creative way of pushing the small form factor PC design industry forward while still giving a nod to users like us that want to build and customize computers in anyway we can. Want to build a NUC with...
Ultra compact, Strong overall performance (blows most mini PCs out of the water), Easy to service and upgrade parts, Comes with VESA mounting hardware
Stability issues related to Wi-Fi card, Weak gaming performance, Limited expandability, No USB 3.0 ports
So, is this the future of computing? Intel certainly things so, and we have to admit, the NUC makes a strong case for diminutive desktops that are small enough to hold in your hand. Heck, the NUC almost fits in your pocket. The reason a system like this...
The Intel NUC brings the future a little closer, but it currently has some fairly significant issues that need to be worked out before it is released to the public. ...
Intel has delivered a surprisingly attractive gadget in its Next Unit of Computing mini PC. Despite its exceedingly small size, performance is head and shoulders above all other mini computers we've reviewed over the years, regardless of CPU origin. I...
