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High-end desktop computing on a single chip ; Expansive array of ports ; Easily upgradable

Expensive without everything included ; Maximum 4GB of video memory

The Intel Hades Canyon NUC delivers true high-end desktop computing on a single chip packed into an impressively small and well-equipped mini PC.

The D54250WYK is a big improvement over the previous generation. It's much faster and no-longer are you forced to choose between wired Ethernet or wireless connectivity. With four USB 3.0 ports, it has good connectivity for such a small PC. Note that...

Fantastic performance in a small-form factor ; Provides more scaleability than past NUCs ; Tool-less design ; Open mesh design allows for good airflow

No RGB ; It's not a small NUC ; Not for DIY beginners ; PSU not able to support RTX 40 series cards

Powerful for its size ; Whisper quiet ; Arc 770M shows great promise ; Attractive price value

Large external power supply ; Games that support XeSS are still low

Retains the smart design from NUC 11 Extreme Kit ; Offers better performance value than its predecessor ; DIY appeal

Still no glass window ; Intel CPU only ; No PCI 5.0 support (gasp!)

Smart design ; Great RGB implementation ; DIY appeal ; Can work with power-hungry RTX 3070 and 3080 GPUs

No glass window ; Mesh sides will not keep out dust and small particles ; Intel CPU only

Tons of connectivity; Great performance; Tacky skull LED can be deactivated

Supplied without RAM or storage; Comparatively high power consumption; New model possibly coming soon

Intel’s latest NUC device combines an 8th-gen quad-core processor with an AMD Radeon RX Vega GPU, resulting in a device that’s surprisingly capable for a mini PC. The patient may want to hold out for the forthcoming upgrade, but if you just can’t wait,...

The chip of choice in Intel's revised NUC Kit is a Core i5-4250U. Its key feature is the updated HD Graphics 5000 core in the system on chip (SoC) package, which is a big leap forward from the HD Graphics 4000 core included in older NUC processors.

Impressive CPU and GPU performance in a small box ; Plenty of ports ; Easy access to internals

Expensive compared to pre-built desktops ; $999 kit is purely DI; you’ll have to install RAM and storage ; Large power adapter hurts portability

Finally, Intel has a NUC that'll satisfy tinkerers and gamers alike. It's the sort of machine you could move around easily, especially if you prefer to game with a large desktop monitor instead of a small laptop display.