Intel NUC Mini PCs

The first question you may be asking is what is an Intel NUC Mini PC? It is a small form factor PC that is designed to take up very little space while offering customizability and high performance for the end user. It can be put to use in both the work and business environment and at home in a variety of uses.

You could think of an Intel NUC mini PC as a laptop without a screen. The technology used in these devices were originally based on laptop technology with smaller processors and solid state storage instead of mechanical hard drives for example. In a modern mini PC you can expect to find a fast processor, M.2 slots and space for 2.5” SSD.

As with many PC’s you can choose to install any compatible OS such as Windows or Linux. Once installed, the Intel NUC mini PC acts exactly like how it would on a desktop computer. You can use any compatible software and peripherals just like normal.

The benefits of an Intel NUC mini PC are that it can be used anywhere. The small physical size makes it versatile in many ways. It can easily be carried in a small bag which makes it ideal for those that often travel for work or leisure purposes. You simply connect it to a monitor and you are ready to use it as intended.

Thanks to its small size, you can have it stored behind your TV or monitor for example. An Intel NUC mini PC is also far quieter and power efficient. Compared to a desktop tower PC which takes up a lot of space, has louder fans and requires more power. These benefits alone are a big selling point.

There are many uses for an Intel NUC mini PC. We have already mentioned that it is great for the work environment for a variety of tasks from working with office documents, presentations, video conferencing or more complex tasks such as image and video editing and even as a file server.

At home, the number of uses is just as impressive. You can use an Intel NUC mini PC as a home office mini PC performing exactly as you would in an office. You can connect it to your living room TV and use it as a media centre for browsing the web, playing games or consuming media such as online streaming.

Now we know a bit more about what they are and what they can do, what about choosing one for yourself? Our what is the Best Intel NUC Mini PC guide provides you with easy to follow recommendations on what to look out for that is suitable for your needs.

Beelink is a popular brand, with many PC’s that are suitable as a NUC mini PC. Another popular brand is the GMKTec NUCBox5 Intel Mini PC. It is so small it fits in the palm of your hand! The small size however does not mean it is not high performance. It features an Intel Celeron N5105 with plenty of RAM and storage. The uses for Intel NUC mini PC’s are endless!