NUCs.... best for desktop PC replacement

[Deep Thought]

Thinking of replacing my aging desktop with a NUC, predominantly to tidy up the mass of wires on the floor under my desk as i can hide the cables from the NUC down the back of the desk.

Any particularly good offers on them? Is an ebay used one a worthwhile source?

[The_Jackal]

What wires do you lose using an NUC?

[Deep Thought]

The_Jackal said:

What wires do you lose using an NUC?

None, but if I put the nuc on the desk I can drop the cables down the back of the desk which has a solid back, rather than have them trail up from a large ugly box on the floor.

The solid back goes 2/3 of the way down so enough to keep most of the leads out of sight.

Plus the desktop is big and old.

The desk is straight ahead as you go un to the study so it all looks a bit unsightly.

[poing]

If you just want tidy and have reasonable budget then go for an all-in-one PC instead.

I've never really got on with the NUC, can't really explain it so it's probably irrational, and would rather have a mini computer from Lenovo, Dell, Fujitsu, HP etc.

[hutchst]

I got a NUC at Christmas.

I s'pose it depends what you use it for, but I think it's a fantastic bit of kit. Still swamped with wires though, but thats because its sitting next to the router which is currently using 6 eth connections.

[deckster]

NUCs and similar look pretty but are neither cheap nor powerful. Fine if you are happy with the compromise though.

For my money, I'd be investing in a new standard-form machine and some cable tidies.

[Richyvrlimited]

I have an i7 nuc performing ESXi duties for my home lab, it's perfect for that IMO.

[The_Jackal]

deckster said:

NUCs and similar look pretty but are neither cheap nor powerful. Fine if you are happy with the compromise though.

For my money, I'd be investing in a new standard-form machine and some cable tidies.

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poing said:

If you just want tidy and have reasonable budget then go for an all-in-one PC instead.

I've never really got on with the NUC, can't really explain it so it's probably irrational, and would rather have a mini computer from Lenovo, Dell, Fujitsu, HP etc.

I've twin 27 inch monitors mounted on a dual stand so i dont want to be giving those up for an all in one.

Will have a look at mini computers too though

[Deep Thought]

deckster said:

NUCs and similar look pretty but are neither cheap nor powerful. Fine if you are happy with the compromise though.

For my money, I'd be investing in a new standard-form machine and some cable tidies.

I've seen them with the latest gen i7's and combined with even 8GB DDR4 and an SSD i think it would be powerful and quick enough.

Theres no particular reason why i cant either keep the machine i have or go for a new standard form machine other than i can hide the bulk of the cables down the back of the desk if i desk mount it, whereas when its floor mounted all the cables are exposed.

The desk is straight ahead of you when you enter the study so its a bit unsightly.

Not the end of the world ultimately though.

Was just curious to see if there was love for NUCs as a mini PC solution