Standing screen display size | 1 |
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Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
Max Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
Processor | 3.5 GHz apple_ci7 |
RAM | 32 GB DRAM |
Hard Drive | SSD |
Chipset Brand | Intel |
Card Description | Integrated |
Graphics Card Ram Size | 32 GB |
Wireless Type | Bluetooth |
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Specific Uses For Product | personal, gaming, business |
Brand | Intel |
Personal computer design type | Mini PC |
Operating System | Windows 10 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 2 TB |
Screen Size | 1 |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 32 GB |
Model Name | BOXNUC7I7BNH |
Included Components | NUC |
CPU Model | Intel Core i7 |
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- 7th Generation Intel Core i7 7567U
- Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650. 2. 5 inches Ssd/HDD bay
- M. 2 22x42/ 80 (key M) slot for SATA3 or Pie x4 Gen3 NV Me or AHCI SSD
- Dual Channel DDR4 2133 SODIMMs, 32GB maximum
- Thunderbolt 3 port Support with support for USB 3. 1 generation 2, Display Port 1. 2 and 40 GB/s Thunderbolt; Dual mode Bluetooth 4. 2
- OS : Windows 10
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cpu speed | 3.5 GHz | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
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Make It Your OwnA customizable Mini PC kit with the power of a desktop PC. Choose your RAM, storage, and operating system to build the PC you want. NUC7i7BNH has a 2.5" drive bay for an SSD or HDD with up to 2 TB of storage space for all your media. Also features room for up to 32 GB of DDR4 RAM so you can increase performance easily. |
Small, but MightyFeaturing one of the latest 7th Gen Intel Core processors, one of the newest NUC lineup offers plenty of choice when it comes to your next highly capable small form factor PC. Whether you're automating your home for security, enjoying 4K entertainment, or kicking your gaming experience into high gear, there's an Intel NUC for you. |
Ready to EntertainIntel Iris Plus graphics transform the viewing experience with 4K Ultra HD video and premium content playback, enabling new ways to enjoy the latest Hollywood blockbusters. And the cool multi-color LED ring lets you personalize your NUC with the look you want, making it at home in the living room, den, office, or any place you can imagine. |
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Brand | Intel |
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Series | BOXNUC7I7BNH |
Item model number | BOXNUC7i7BNH |
Operating System | Windows 10 |
Item Weight | 10.6 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 4.53 x 2 x 4.37 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.53 x 2 x 4.37 inches |
Color | Black |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Number of Processors | 2 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
Hard Drive Interface | eSATA |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
Batteries | 1 Product Specific batteries required. (included) |
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Best Sellers Rank | #41,018 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #1,797 in Mini Computers |
Date First Available | December 22, 2016 |
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The Intel NUC Kit NUC7i7BNH is built with a dual-core 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and has Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 for unprecedented power and responsiveness. With dual-array front microphones you can take full advantage of Windows 10 and Cortana. Now you've got your own digital personal assistant to keep you on time to meetings, help you send email, or find that stat you need for your boss. Intel Iris Plus graphics gives users true visual perfection in 4K Ultra HD and the system can support up to three 4K displays. Plus, you'll wield the power to create, edit, and share 4K content-all with the lightning speed data transfers of Thunderbolt 3 technology. Also includes a 2.5" drive bay for an SSD or HDD with up to 2 TB of storage. (The content in the product description is only for the reference of the customer, which is a guiding information, and does not mean that all the accessories are included in the product. The goods contain only the things in the picture. )
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Customers like the performance of the computer. They say it delivers an amazing performance and speed. They also say it runs smoothly, extremely fast, and blazing fast. Customers also say that it has no trouble running X on a 4K display and that it boots quick with the SSD. They mention that the system hibernates in less than 10 seconds and that Google opens instantly at start-up.
"...I am very impressed with the performance. It has no trouble running X on a 4K display, no trouble running chrome, no trouble running YouTube full-..." Read more
"...Bought another from Amazon. This unit works perfect. A lot of the review is explained in the video, so I will be brief in the comments here...." Read more
"...Edit on April 6th 2018, this computer is still running smoothly. Not a single issue and it's used every day...." Read more
"...Do I recommend it? No, absolutely not. These things are garbage products. Something is seriously wrong and they don't want to just fess up." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the computer. They mention that it is an excellent little computer, with very good quality. The hardware is well done and it is decently reliable. The video card seems quite good and it takes up so little space. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Dang, its gorgeous. Simply amazing. Now I understand the craze with quality of 4k. Now I don't try to exaggerate reviews, I am pretty strict...." Read more
"...The video card seems quite good, allowing me to use the large TV as a monitor at HD resolution..." Read more
"...Although I'm connected via ethernet the WiFi is quite strong and stable in my initial tests and the included IR remote receiver works perfectly when..." Read more
"...I have 3 working NUCs, the other two 4th and 5th gen. They are reliable...I like the tiny box...(I run linux, FWIW, no issues there)." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the computer. They mention that it has a nice small size, takes up less space, and is a powerful computer. Some say that the computer has hardly any footprint.
"...desktop performance from a few years ago packed into such a small form factor is amazing...." Read more
"...And I'm just in love with the tiny size, less than half the volume of my tiny HP Pavilion Mini......" Read more
"...It’s just a bit bigger than a wallet. Because it’s so small, it’s easy to move around, for example, going from an office to a living room setup...." Read more
"...2. It really is small. I could put it in a coat pocket if necessary.3. Has most basic ports like USB 3, C and charging...." Read more
Customers find the setup of the computer to be easy. They mention that the hard drive and memory installation were easy. The unit is solid and easy to work with, and the Intel BIOS has a nice GUI. Assembling is fun, and components snap in very easily.
"...Installation is always extremely easy, the user guide just has pictures with not a lot of detailed explanations so if you need a better guide, just..." Read more
"...6. Components snap in very easily; it took just a few minutes to add the drives and memory and then boot up for the first time.Cons..." Read more
"...It was easy to do - recommended...." Read more
"...Back in the old days, BIOS programs were easy to use, intuitive, and helpful. But oh no, we can't have that...." Read more
Customers like the value of the computer. They mention that it's a great device at a good price, with excellent price to performance ratio. They say it'll be a perfect option for a small and easy build. Customers also say that it is one of the best computer purchases they have made in many years.
"...I spent less than a $1000 which I feel is a very good price for what seems like a very fast computer...." Read more
"...destination, I have my entire system ready for what I think is a reasonable price...." Read more
"...Compact and portableCons:The price increases frequently. It needs to be a reasonable price so people can buy it." Read more
"...Can't say enough about this little guy, excellent buy." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the power of the computer. They mention that it is plenty powerful, and is big on power. Some say that it has a small format but is a powerful computer. Overall, most are happy with the performance and functionality of the product.
"...Power consumption is equally impressive...." Read more
"...out for a product, but I am extremely picky and this is a lot of power in a small unit. More than enough for me...." Read more
"...As always, the Intel NUC line of mini PC's is sleek, quiet, and powerful...." Read more
"...plays youtube with video tearing only if there's motion....and doesn't waste watts - critical here as I'm off grid...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the computer. Some mention that it's quiet, while others say that the fan runs constantly and is noisy. The HDMI sound output works fine, but some customers say that it sounds like a small hair dryer.
"...So I gave up on using the stereo output plug. The HDMI sound output works fine, no issues at all, so I used that...." Read more
"...The fan inside this NUC doesn’t get loud at all, nowhere near as loud as the old NUC model I mentioned...." Read more
"...That's amazing. The i7 is always noisy and unnecessary in my opinion. Plus you cannot get it in the small form factor...." Read more
"...Fortunately, I’ve had no issues running the OS. All the hardware works. Sound, wifi, Bluetooth, SD card, etc...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the cooling of the computer. Some mention that it runs very cool and responsive, while others say that it overheats and the cooling is not sufficient.
"...most of the time except stay awake so I have no clue why it runs so hot the whole time. I mean what it is doing exactly?..." Read more
"...no heat issues so far and very fast..." Read more
"...to set the cooling option to fixed speed / 30-32% cycle and then it runs too hot (60C+) with any normal office type use...." Read more
"...Waiting for Intel to answer my questions.- Unit does run hot and you can hear fans (low volume) but noticable." Read more
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CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7260U CPU @ 2.20GHz (2208.06-MHz K8-class CPU)
This cpu is a 2-core/4-thread Kabylake 'U' mobile cpu. I verified that it Turbo's to 3.4 GHz on both cores (all four threads), and will stay there when I load them all down. Performance is roughly equivalent to an older Haswell i3-4130 desktop system (which was a 2-core/4-thread @ 3.4 GHz), though of course with NVMe based storage the filesystem is a hundred times more responsive than a hard drive.
I tested: network booting with PXE, usb booting (EFI), and NVMe booting (also EFI). The ethernet works (if_em or if_emx in BSD-land probes the Intel I219-V4). The Wifi works (if_iwm and iwm8265fw firmware). USB works. Sound works, X works fine on a 4K screen. I didn't have a usb-c cable to test a second screen (got one, see note at end). AHCI not tested but looks standard so would certainly work too. Primary screen is via HDMI. xrandr output:
DP1 connected 3840x2160+0+0 (normal left inverted right x axis y axis) 610mm x 350mm
3840x2160 60.00*+ 30.00 25.00 24.00 29.97 23.98
I am very impressed with the performance. It has no trouble running X on a 4K display, no trouble running chrome, no trouble running YouTube full-screen on the 4K display. Very responsive to the UI. I couldn't test a 2160P stream due to network bandwidth limitations but 1440P on a 4K screen looks wonderful.
Power consumption is equally impressive. Here are the numbers at the plug with a kill-o-watt, and keep in mind this is WITH a NVMe card plugged in and Wifi operational:
14W - BIOS
11W - During kernel boot
10.5W - Idle, VGA console (C1)
10.3W - idle, frequency management only (C1)
10.0W - idle, C-state management (C7)
12.0W - typical downloading over the ethernet
10.0W - chrome idle
20.0W - chrome loading YouTube page
10.0W - chrome idle w/YouTube page loaded
13.0W - Video playing, embedded (1/4 screen)
15-17W - Video playing, full screen (4K screen, 1080P stream)
11.3W - Video paused, full screen
13.5W - YouTube music (1/4 screen, very little video action), over Wifi
23.2W - YouTube music + 32-process 8KB block size random read test from NVMe storage. All cpus fully loaded. 1.4 GBytes/sec read rate.
Temperature tests:
48-50C - Typical idle
54C - youTube music playing, low load
62-70C - fully loaded test (as described above)
Note that both cores (all four threads) stay at 3.4 GHz turbo during the fully loaded test. Temperature increased rapidly to 62C, then fan came on (which I can't really hear), and temperature slowly increased after that to 70C and then stabilized there. Frequency remained fully Turbo'd. This fully loaded test is not using the FP unit heavily... its mostly integer, plus whatever chrome is using (probably mostly GPU video accel and not cpu FP). So its not the absolute maximum load I can put on the system, but its already well over what most people would run it at even doing lots of stuff. Unloading the cpu but leaving YouTube up playing music, temperature instantly dropped to 65C and then headed down to 56C from there.
I have to say, I am very impressed with this little guy. Being able to get Haswell i3 desktop performance from a few years ago packed into such a small form factor is amazing. I've tested many NUC's and BRIX's (as well as many other systems), and this is really the first NUC/BRIX form factor that I would be happy to use as a workstation. Mind you, I have servers to do major compile jobs on and such... I'm talking mainly for X windows driving two 4K displays with lots of xterms and chrome windows up. Video, music, etc. Not heavy processing.
Addendum: I got a USB-C to HDMI cable and after a bit of scraping I got it working. The second display ran at 4K@30hz so now I have a USB-C to DP1.2 cable ordered to see if I can get them both running at 60hz. I'm still going to give the NUC 5 starts, but I will note that the NUC's USB-C port is deeper than spec, so the cable wouldn't plug in solidly or connect at first. After a bit of shaving of the cable housing I was able to push it in deep enough to connect. Insofar as I can tell, this is a problem with the NUC usb-c port being a bit too deep inside the case. I also noticed that the motherboard in the NUC wasn't properly seated, and corrected that, but the usb-c port issue looks unfixable (other than by shaving the housing of the cable I plugged into it).
Addendum2: Sound output on the stereo plug has serious hum. Tried everything... grounded speakers, ungrounded speakers, even found a three prong power supply for the NUC. So I gave up on using the stereo output plug. The HDMI sound output works fine, no issues at all, so I used that. Not going to dock Intel a star for messing up the stereo output since an alternative is available.
Addendum3: Still can't test with a DP1.2 cable (snafu trying to order it on Amazon, package was returned for reasons unknown), but I have two 4K monitors running at 30Hz no problem (which is fine for a workstation). Have been using this NUC as my X workstation for a while now and it works great. I'll note here that if you are having problems running 4K@60Hz, its probably that your cable isn't rated for it. In BSD/Linux you can just use xrandr to set the vertical refresh to 30hz to work with older cables.
I would also like to note very specifically here that I am using a *real* NVMe SSD and not the Intel Optane junk. *NOBODY* should ever buy Intel's Optane junk. It's a rip-off and it makes zero sense to waste the NVMe slot on it. Buy a real NVMe SSD card, like a Samsung 950/951/960 series NVMe card (e.g. like a 250GB+), and install the system directly onto it. Remember that this NUC is bare-bones. So you need to also purchase the ram (DDR4 laptop memory, I recommend 8GBx2) and the SSD (I recommend a Samsung NVMe SSD of some sort). If you need tons and tons of storage, get the taller version of the NUC and install a secondary SATA SSD or HDD drive in addition to the NVMe system drive. I would still recommend a SSD as the secondary SATA drive but with a little work you could probably fit one of those fat 4TB 2.5" Seagate HDDs in the tall NUC (I have the short NUC so I can't test whether a fat 2.5" Seagate would actually fit in the tall NUC form factor).
As I said, I am still going to give the NUC 5 stars even with these deficiencies. Buyers are warned :-). Get a USB-C to DP1.2 ('Club' brand adapters are what Intel seems to recommend), have an xacto knife or box cutter handy just in case you have to shave the housing to get it to plug in solidly (remember, you can also shave the NUC case housing instead, if you don't want to shave the cable), and connect your audio through the HDMI port rather than the stereo plug.
-Matt
I reviewed the previousd 6i5syk unit, and now am giving a review for this model. This new unit I bought the microphone port was a little faulty. I returned it and got a refund from Intel. Bought another from Amazon. This unit works perfect. A lot of the review is explained in the video, so I will be brief in the comments here. Do not be scared of fan noise compared to the i7, I will explain it in detail here for anyone with reservations about it!
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NEW THIS YEAR TO i5 MODEL (7i5bnk):
-i5 7260U CPU. This is about 20% faster in general computing, but online web surfing I noticed the same speed as my 6700 chip on a tower! (6th Gen Bench: 4383) (7th Gen Bench, THIS MODEL: 5739) About 23.5% faster.
-Iris 640 Chip: The Iris 640 to be honest isn't a huge bump from last generations Iris 540 Chip. I would say 5-10%. To its credit, I have the increased FPS on 1980x1020 compared to 1440p (just received a new 25.5'' monitor) and the GPU has more screen and resolution to fill. To compare the graphics performance, I get the SAME FPS as I did with last years model (Iris 540) @1080p as I do with this years model (Iris 640) at 1440p. So to give intel the benefit of the doubt, i'd say the new chip is 10% faster. Not a huge improvement, but still good.
-New Case. Much more "thermal" efficient. Dual vents for fans keep this thing a lot cooler. Love the new design and the mic jacks (explained in review). Looks much better too in the "matte" black I feel. LED ring is a nice addition. Can change this in BIOS.
-Can be fanless. LOVE this. If the temp is 45C or below, you can set it in BIOS. The max temp to allow fanless is 45C
-Micro SD slot. Not an issue for me, but only MicroSD allowance on the new unit.
-4k@60HZ! This part is awesome. Plays perfectly on EDGE ONLY (as of now may change for chrome later). CPU usage at 20%
-Addition of microphone jack (I explain this in the video).
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4K PERFORMANCE
Verified this on Youtube and Netflix to work. If I read so correctly, only Edge is "approved by Netflix, HBO, etc to play all 4k flawlessly.) Dang, its gorgeous. Simply amazing. Now I understand the craze with quality of 4k. Now I don't try to exaggerate reviews, I am pretty strict. But playing 1440p then 4k (3840p) I literally said "WOW" a few times viewing a youtube 4k video. I was speechless. Now I understand I only have a 1440p monitor, and playing 3840p is overkill, but I wanted to test it out and see the performance benchmarks. Simply amazing and again, CPU usage sat at ONLY 20% for all cores.
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GAMING BENCHMARKS
TROPICO 4 Performance: @1920x1080p: High Settings (Not all settings maxed but close) 35 FPS. @2560x1440p: Medium High Settings 30FPS.
CAESAR 4 Performance: @1920x1080p Maxed Settings @1080p, 30 FPS. @2560x1440 Medium Settings 35 FPS.
Age of Empires 3. Maxed out everywhere @40FPS.
Ironically, older games to not work as well as newer games. I assume because of Iris graphics modern chipset this is the case. e sits at 99%.
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FAN NOISE
I also owned the Skull Canyon. I did return it for that reason along with the cheaper "clamps" to attach the unit. Mine broke. I liked the CPU but the fan was way too much. Especially in gaming. Honestly, I only noticed the Iris pro improving graphics 10-15%. I am completely satisfied with this guy compared to that. I use to tinker all the time with the fan noise on the 6i5bnk and skull canyon.
Under "normal" usage with 15 tabs open and visual studio and iTunes, the fan stays at the 30% fan around 65C. I have it right next to me on my desk as you see in the picture. I actually got a different desk and no stand, and I can not hear it at all on the marble desk.
With 90-100% load, it does get a little loud. But this is understandable, it's just like a laptop fan. Additionally, it is almost hard to get this thing to get that high of CPU usage, it is very fast. How often will you be able to get the fan that high? Possibly when installing windows, drivers, and initial setup. As well as testing software like Prime, Benchmarks, etc.
I personally had 25 tabs open, itunes, antivirus, and a youtube video all playing at once, and the CPU held around 60%. That's the most intensive thing I am pretty sure I have done, and the fan did come on, but I had to turn off my not so loud music off to hear it at that time.
If you put this unit in quiet mode in BIOS, AND put the minimum duty cycle for primary AND secondary sensors to 30% it is silent. I literally have had to put my ear ON THE UNIT to hear the fan which is amazing. The unit stays around 50C for i'd say light web browsing, keeping 1-2 windows open with maybe iTunes open also. it doesn't take too much for the temps to get past 50C, but again its whisper quiet. If everything is silent in your room, if you are 5 feet away you will NOT hear it. Heck, if you are right next to it, you still wouldn't hear it, or may hear a slight murmur every now and then. Would have to put your ear right near the unit to hear it.
PLEASE NOTE: You MUST change the BIOS to Primary AND Secondary sensors to 25-30% (any lower than 25% may damage the unit, any higher than 30% you will constantly hear the fan). Keeping mine at 30% for both sensors keeps my NUC at idle around 45C (in which fanless mode then kicks in!).
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MY RIG AND INSTALLATION
RAM: Kingston Technology HyperX Impact 16GB (2 x 8G) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3L 1600 MHz (PC3L 12800)
SSD: Samsung 950 PRO Series - 256GB PCIe NVMe (Recommend Samsung 960 EVO 256GB now.)
Windows 10 Home 64 bIT
1.) Simply get the Memory, M.2 SSD, and install the operating system.
2.) IMMEDIATELY UPDATE THE BIOS. This is found on Intel's website. Simply google "NUC7i5bnk drivers". You-tube can show you how.
3.) Install the operating system by putting a USB (or external CD drive) and load the windows installation. If unsure, again look at YouTube
4.) Update the rest of the drivers. I recommend installing them on a USB on a laptop and installing them in the NUC. The NUC comes with only the Ethernet driver installed. You must install the rest. I never understood why Intel doesn't ship them with drivers, even with old ones.
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Conclusion: I do not really see the need (or recommend) getting the i7 unit. Yes, about 12-15% increase in CPU usage. But the 7260u chip loads just as fast as my 6700 desktop chip did. That's amazing. The i7 is always noisy and unnecessary in my opinion. Plus you cannot get it in the small form factor. However, if you do "heavier" gaming, the i7 or Skull Canyon may be worth it. But gaming benchmarks aren't great on those either. I usually don't take so much time out for a product, but I am extremely picky and this is a lot of power in a small unit. More than enough for me. I'm always open to questions or comments, feel free to ask.
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Si lo vasa usar como centro multimedia y para tener un equipo rápido y fiable en tu salón sin duda no te defraudará para nada.
Le produit en lui-même rien à dire !