Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
Intel NUC Kit NUC6CAYS
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
64
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
2
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32768 GB
MEMORY
4K
RESOLUTION
Yes
HDMI
Review Analysis - 62 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Memory
31ssd, memory, 8gb, 2gb, 4gb
+87%
-13%
" ... Works great, I put a 1TB SSHD and 4GBs of RAM in here as a home server/torrentbox, and it does the job perfectly. ... "
" ... I did add more ram, which was very easy to do. ... "
" ... Using 4GB RAM, 120GB SSD's, Windows 10 Pro. ... Simple to add drive and RAM. ... "
" ... installed, 8GB RAM and a 256GB Samsung EVO Pro SSD that I had in storage. ... "
" ... I used OS, RAM and SSD from the Intel compatible list. ... "
" ... Installed SSD & 6GB RAM. ... "
" ... I update the ram and storage. ... 8 GB of ram and 120 GB SSD from Kingston. ... "
" ... I would also recommend using 8GB 1866 RAM - it does make a huge difference in overall performance. ... "
Software Platform
17linux, windows 10, update, chrome, browser
+71%
-29%
" ... After doing research and reading sys-config and task manager. ... "
" ... Bought it for my little experiment with UBUNTU server. ... "
" ... I hate to start negative, but if you keep in mind these two tips and one "trick", you will have a very capable & complete Windows 4K machine for under $300. ... Now I understand this is so cheap, and I would be completely fine with this IF, windows update didn't require more space to update itself. ... Even multiple browsers run quickly. ... "
" ... Make sure your running a newer Linux kernel if you want to use dual monitors. ... "
" ... I made this a dedicated Plex Server. ... I am running Linux mint on it. ... "
" ... It's a good buy for a decent desktop for under $250 with Windows 10. ... "
" ... The free storage space is left at 10.8GB after windows is updated and the only 3rd party software that I have installed is Chrome. ... You can read more about this in Intel’s support articles, id 000023485 and id 000023025 (just google them). ... "
" ... I am currently using the factory installed Windows as my OS and I have installed Kodi to turn it into a media center PC. ... "
Resolution
121080p, works great, video, playback, frames
+92%
-8%
" ... Using HDMI for 1080p steaming. ... "
" ... works great, handles 1080p hevc video while running dual monitors. ... "
" ... After reading a few reviews around the interweb I decided to try this as a 4K HTPC solution for my Sony XBR 900. ... It works great, I tested it on Youtube with 4K stream and pulled up the stats for nerds. ... This a great inexpensive solution for getting 4K HTPC at home with a small footprint. ... "
" ... Awesome unit to use with SageTV for a Motorhome DVR. ... "
" ... 4K seems a little too enthusiastic for this, but Full HD is my intended purpose and this chugs along smoothly and quietly. ... "
" ... Will see how it handles the load as well as 4K streaming from the system. ... "
" ... This is the only way I saw 4K play flawlessly, and beautifully. ... -Great value (once you add extra 2GB memory and SSD upgrade) you will be under $300 for a full fledged windows 4K machine. ... -4K plays beautifully without dropped frames on chrome, just make sure you eliminate or watch the background programs (like iTunes, chrome, etc). ... But with those small upgrades, you have a powerful, affordable, tiny NUC capable of 4K playback, that doubles the performance (and then some) of the other units listed. ... "
" ... With only one device I can say it works great playing 1080p content. ... "
Device Compatibility
11system, pc, computer, windows 10, server
+91%
-9%
" ... Very zippy capable computer. ... "
" ... No problem with it the NUC. ... "
" ... Bought it for my little experiment with UBUNTU server. ... "
" ... I was using it as my backup PC for awhile . ... "
" ... I purchased one of these for my office, or for an IT client who wants a nice, basic computer. ... "
" ... It's a good buy for a decent desktop for under $250 with Windows 10. ... "
" ... Overall this computer works well as a home media device and for general internet browsing. ... "
" ... needed small and this seemed better than some off branded mini pc. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
HDMI: Yes
Memory
Memory: 32768 GB
Display
Resolution: 4K
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