Intel NUC 10 NUC10I5FNHN Frost Canyon Mini Computer 10th Gen Core i5-10210U, 4 Cores, 8 Threads, 6MB Smart Cache, Iris Xe Graphics (NUC10I5FNHN 16GB+512GB)

This was a barebones kit. I got my own RAM and SSD, everything went together fine and the NUC even took Linux without a headache. Just make sure that you update your BIOS before trying to install ANYTHING, even Windows. I had the memory, storage, and OS installed in less than 45 minutes and have had zero issues with anything.

Zippy and quiet just what I needed. Creating a home lab with a type 1 hypervisor I have an ESXi 6.7 key so I will most likely go that route. Bought a second to mess around with not sure what OS but I put ubuntu 19.10 on this, for now, was up in less than an hour. I went this route for ease of use and was not disappointed. 12 threads so its seen as 12 cores @ 1.8mhz. 64GB 32X2 Samsung 2666, 1 nvme 1TB Samsung 970 evo+ m.2 all this is on the approved vendor list so no compatibility issues. Seems like it will make a solid platform to practice real-world virtualization. I was going to build an threadripper server but decided to go more modular.

Amazon was good about a full refund after the first one broke a few weeks after the return window had expired. What broke was the bios... it became unable to boot. I couldn’t even get to the bios menu of F2.

Was looking for a compact PC with 6 core i7 CPU, this seemed to fit the bill. Unfortunately CPU pegged as soon as I tried to stream. Not sure if it is because of the low base clock speed, or something else. Ultimately had to return.

Big disappointment with this one; cannot even get to the BIOS.

Im happy with the size and build quality of this device.

I loved everything about this device when I built it. its fast, small, efficient, everything I wanted. What I didnt think of before I ordered was Wi-Fi performance. The machine this replaced was a full size desktop with a PCI Wi-Fi card with an external antenna that had really good throughput/connectivity. This device doesnt even come close. There is a 3rd party that makes a replacement lid that has antennas, but theres no way Im doing this while the device is under warranty.

Couldn’t be any happier! High quality product received as expected. Excellent customer service by ProTech 365. They are super responsive and incredibly accommodating. Thank you!!

Late to the party, but just fyi to fellow IT people: avoid these unless youll be running Linux or are using WSUS to block drivers. Literally with fresh installs of the latest--and I mean latest, Jan 2023, builds from my VS Pro subscription--Win10 Pro *and* Win11 Pro, and literally minutes after I allow windows update to kick in and start installing driver updates it becomes unbootable. And not just that, you cant reinstall windows via bootable USB without--I kid you not--reformatting the hard drive. Because either Windows Setup screws up or the BIOS screws up or... honestly, who knows.

Love the size and power (for a laptop chip) of this Intel nuc. Easy setup, for RAM and HD, I bought a m.2 SSD. Just what I needed for power and ability.