[PC Genie]

I recently became interested in the Intel NUC computer.  I see that there are a number of models and I get confused on all the different characteristics, because I can't find a comparison chart for the features of each model.  Basically, I'm interested in an i7 cpu with a high performance motherboard that can handle 16Gb RAM.  I know the rest of the performance is with the add on memory and SSD drive.  I plan to get a 1Tb SSD.  This may cost as much as a regular full size gaming computer, but I need something compact with low energy consumption.

 

Some functions that I may use it for are a web server, an email server and/or a VPN that stays on continuously.  Is anyone here familiar with the Intel NUC and can suggest a model # that has high performance like a gaming computer?

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an i7 version of the nuc isn't available until the 2nd quarter of 2015.

 

personally i've no experience with nuc and don't see me ever using one myself but here's a couple of links that may help you.

 

comparison of current products :- http://www.intel.com...comparison.html

nuc products :- http://www.intel.com...s-overview.html

 

[terry1966]

an i7 version of the nuc isn't available until the 2nd quarter of 2015.

 

personally i've no experience with nuc and don't see me ever using one myself but here's a couple of links that may help you.

 

comparison of current products :- http://www.intel.com...comparison.html

nuc products :- http://www.intel.com...s-overview.html

 

[PC Genie]

Intel Core i7 NUC has caught my attention, but it's only sold on Amazon.com.  Is there anyway I can find out what the bios is like?  I need to have the ability for it to "Wake On Lan" when I access it through the internet.  Not all bios have this function.  For that matter maybe I could flash in a new bios that does have it.
 

Intel Core i7-3770S Dual LAN Mini-ITX PC, Q77, iAMT, Ivy Bridge, NF9E-Q77 M350

 

 

[terry1966]

what you've listed isn't a nuc, in fact it's about twice the size, still small tho and i'd be very very surprised if it wasn't wake on lan capable, but for a definite answer i'd contact the sellers and ask.

 

here's mitxpc's contact page :- http://www.mitxpc.com/contact.php

 

just to point out neither a nuc or the mini-itx pc are going to be "like a gaming computer?" even with the i7 cpu's but will be good for what you seem to want it for the most, "Some functions that I may use it for are a web server, an email server and/or a VPN that stays on continuously."