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Intel NUC5i5RYK
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alaScore 88

166 reviews

Dec, 2018

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 166 reviews of Intel NUC5i5RYK. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. Comments about the design and price are overall positive. The usability and size are also mentioned favorably, but there are some mixed views about the reliability.

size, usability, price, design

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Intel NUC5i5RYK is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Intel NUC5i5RYK

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 101 user reviews of Intel NUC5i5RYK from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com. Reviews about the price and design are on the whole positive. The size and usability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some mixed reviews about the reliability.

usability, size, design, price

97% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Intel Next Unit of Computing Core i5-5250U 7.1 USB 3.0 BOXNUC5I5RYK • Intel Next Unit of Computing Core i5-5250U 7.1 USB 3.0 BOXNUC5I5RYK

Dec, 2018

Expert review by : Ganesh T S (anandtech.com)

Intel NUC5i5RYK Review: A Broadwell-U UCFF PC for Enthusiasts

 

The Intel NUC category has been an interesting product line to analyze, as it provides us with insights into where the traditional casual / home use desktop market might end up. UCFF (ultra-compact form factor) PCs have had an excellent reception in...

The final aspect we talk about today is the pricing. The NUC5i5RYK seems to be available for $376 on

Feb, 2015
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Expert review by : Steven Bassiri (tweaktown.com)

Intel NUC5i5RYK NUC Mini PC (with Broadwell) Review

 

Intel's Broadwell has finally arrived in the ultra-small form factor PC, the Intel NUC5i5RYK. Today Steven gives us a full rundown on what it can do.

Feb, 2015
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Expert review by : Matt Safford (computershopper.com)

Intel Next Unit of Computing Kit NUC 5i5RYK Review and Ratings

 

Intel's "Broadwell"-based Next Unit of Computing kit adds a wireless chip, replaceable covers, and a nice compact power cable. But it's pricier than last year's model, and you still need to add extra components, making a complete system (without...

Very compact ; Runs quietly ; Now includes Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and a compact power adapter ; M.2 slot allows for very fast storage ; Three-year warranty

More expensive than previous version ; No room in this model to use the SATA port on the motherboard

Just as we said last year, there's a lot to like about Intel's NUC platform. And the company has made modest though appreciable strides to make the devices more appealing to consumers. For offices and schools that haven't switched over to laptops, the...

Feb, 2015
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Intel NUC5i5RYK

 

Size, memory and SSD capacity

mini HDMI socket rather than full HDMI

Oct, 2015
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Intel NUC5i5RYK

 

Great compact system, can be transported easily and works well as a media player.

Struggled getting it going initially, not compatible with Apple 32" Cinema Display. Not good with my Samsung UHD TV until I set it to 1940x1080

Jun, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great product in a small factor, but know its limitations

 

To conclude, this unit I am keeping for any clients who need a very powerful workstation, or any other users who do not do anything except VERY LIGHT gaming. This unit gets way too hot for even older games (AOE III, AOM, Sims 3, Rome Total War). Now I...

First of all, I religiously look at reviews for products like this, as for many it is a big purchase and there are a lot of choices (brix, nuc, etc.) so I feel very inclined to write one myself. I am writing this review past the hype or dumb (in my...

Con's: (Horrible for: Entry-Mid Level Gaming (I occasionally play games maybe twice a week) -Intel should not market this as a "LAN PARTY" device. I know it is not suppose to play modern gaemes, but I have mid-level games and I could not bear the...

Mar, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Very quiet, fast and small, but failed within 3 months

 

All of the sudden stopped working: No bios post, no power LED. I Will update my review to comment on Intel's handling of the warranty. Update: Intel's web system for warranty is a confusing mess, and it was not clear if they would have acted on my...

Install of win7 and ubuntu was a breeze. All hardware was supported in both operating systems. Used the m.2 and memory included in a combo deal (samsung evo 850, crucial 1600 sodimm 1.35v ram)

Failed after three months

Mar, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

No problem

 

Great for mini pc to take with you to fix other computers and use in my living room as a media center.. Web surfer

Compact and powerful

Has a sata hook up on mobo but need special adapter for power and it had no space in case for 2.5 drive. I ended up returning 2.5 drive and got a m.2 drive. The nuc5i5ryh has the space for 2.5 drive on lid

Feb, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Very quiet, fast and small, but failed within 3 months

 

All of the sudden stopped working: No bios post, no power LED Will update review to comment on Intel's handling of the warranty.

Install of win7 and ubuntu was a breeze. All hardware was supported in both operating systems. Used the m.2 and memory included in a combo deal (samsung evo 850, crucial 1600 sodimm 1.35v ram)

Failed after three months

Feb, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Very nice. Would buy again.

 

Still waiting for a "charging top" to be made for inductive charging of cell phones.......

Setup went flawlessly. Installed 8GB ram, Samsung M.2 250GB SSD, 1TB HDD, Windows 10. Literally took minutes to put together. (NOTE: Be sure to purchase the correct cable for video.) Installed Windows 10 from a USB stick w/o a hitch. This thing is...

None as of yet.

Feb, 2016
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Product Specifications

Audio

Audio output channels:7.1
Intel HD Audio Technology: Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio):Y

Certificates

Certification:RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC, China RoHS MII Order

Design

Cable lock slot: Yes
Cable lock slot type:Kensington
Colour of product:Black, Silver
Cooling type:Active
LED indicators:HDD, Power, Reset
On/off switch: Yes
Product Type:Mini PC barebone
VESA mounting: Yes

Expansion slots

PCI Express slots version:2.0

Graphics

Graphics adapter:HD Graphics 6000
On-board graphics adapter: Yes

Memory

Maximum internal memory:16
Memory slots type:SO-DIMM
Memory voltage:1.35
Number of memory slots:2
Supported memory clock speeds:1333,1600
Supported memory types:DDR3L-SDRAM

Motherboard

Number of Processors Supported:1
Processor Socket:BGA1168

Networking

Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth version:4.0
Ethernet LAN: Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC): Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T):0 - 50
Storage temperature (T-T):-20 - 70

Packaging Content

AC adapter included: Yes
Power cord included: Yes

Performance

BIOS type:EEPROM
Intel Express BIOS update: Yes
Intel Visual BIOS: Yes

Ports & interfaces

Combo headphone/mic port: Yes
DC-in jack: Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports:1
Mini DisplayPorts quantity:1
Mini HDMI ports quantity:1
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity:4

Power

Power Supply:65
Power supply type:External AC adapter

Processor

Built-in processor: Yes
L3 Cache:3
Number of Processors Supported:1
Processor boost frequency:2.7
Processor Cores:2
Processor family:Intel
Processor frequency:1.6
Processor lithography:14
Processor Model:Core i5-5250U
Processor Socket:BGA1168
Processor threads:4
Thermal Design Power (TDP):15

Processor special features

Embedded options available:N
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: Yes
Execute Disable Bit: Yes
Idle States: Yes
Intel 64: Yes
Intel AES New Instructions: Yes
Intel Clear Video HD Technology: Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology:Y
Intel Fast Memory Access: Yes
Intel FDI Technology: Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access: Yes
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology: Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology: Yes
Intel Insider: Yes
Intel InTru 3D Technology: Yes
Intel Quick Sync Video Technology: Yes
Intel Secure Key: Yes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA): Yes
Intel Smart Cache: Yes
Intel Smart Response Technology: Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP): Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology: Yes
Intel TSX-NI: Yes
Intel Turbo Boost Technology:2.0
Intel Virtualization Technology:VT-x
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): Yes
Intel vPro Technology: Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): Yes
Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) Technology: Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI):Y
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD):Y
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology):Y
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT):Y
Intel® Insider™:Y
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology:Y
Intel® OS Guard:Y
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology:Y
Intel® Secure Key:Y
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA):Y
Intel® Smart Cache:Y
Intel® Smart Response Technology:Y
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology:2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT):VT-x
Intel® vPro™ Technology:Y
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi):Y
InTru™ 3D Technology:Y
OS Guard: Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies: Yes

Storage

Number of storage drives supported:2
Storage drive interface:SATA, M.2
Storage drive sizes supported:2.5
Supported storage drive types:HDD, SSD

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:11.1
Height :3.45
Width:11.5