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Intel NUC D54250WYK Mini-PC 4th Gen Intel Core i5 $348.75 US ($371.89 AU) Delivered Amazon

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ilikeit on 17/04/2014 - 10:45 amazon.com (740 clicks)
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I have posted this previously, but the price has dropped significantly according to CamelCamelCamel.

http://camelcamelcamel.com/Intel-D54250WYK-DisplayPort-Graph…

I used www.xe.com for the currency conversion. Probably cheaper with a 28 Degrees card.

Cheapest on Static Ice is $439.00 so this is quite a saving.

You just need to add your own Ram, Wireless & Bluetooth (in one) and an mSATA SSD. Super easy to put together. You will need to purchase a 3 prong c5 power cord (aka laptop cord). Power consumption is very low. Fits in your hand.

Key Features
4th Generation Intel Core i5-4250U processor
Intel HD Graphics 5000
Dual channel SODIMM DDR3L 1333/1600 MHz, 1.35V
2 SODIMM, 16GB maximum
One mini HDMI 1.4a with audio support
One mini DisplayPort 1.2 with audio support
Two PCIe mini slots (one half-length & one full-length)
Two internal USB 2.0 via 2x5 header
Two USB 3.0 connectors on back panel
Two USB 3.0 connectors on the front panel
One SATA data connector
One SATA power connector
Intel 10 / 100 / 1000 network connection
Chassis design, aluminium and plastic
Antennae for WIFI and Bluetooth pre-assembled for ease of deployment
VESA mount bracket and mounting hole support
Kensington lock support
Headphone/microphone jack on the front panel
Consumer infrared sensor on the front panel
Windows 8 & 8.1 Logo
Wireless option via PCIe mini card
Bluetooth option via PCIe mini card
Supports mobile SATA (SSD) card via full-length PCIe mini card
Compatible with Linux (Linux Mint, Fedora, Ubuntu, OpenSUSE) and Windows 7
DC power 12 - 19 V, 65 W

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  • King Tightarse on 17/04/2014 - 10:51
    +2

    Freaking AWESOME!
    I have been hanging out for a decent price on these.
    THANK YOU OP!!

    EDIT:
    I wish its bigger brother http://www.amazon.com/Intel-DisplayPort-Graphics-i5-4250U-BO… was available to Australia. It seems it wont ship due (I think) to being the "1" model with a US power cord.
    I initially talked myself into getting this one as it can take a2.5" hard drive as well as the SSD but the prices are no-where near as good (an it wont ship)

  • salem on 17/04/2014 - 10:51

    Seems a pretty decent price for the i5.

    If you don't need that cpu grunt though, the celeron ones that have been on ozbargain a few times seem to include a lot more value. The bluetooth/wifi card is included, and the sales here usually bundle a cheap stick of 4gb with them (plus the new celeron models include a power cord). eg: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/134824

  • busterau on 17/04/2014 - 10:57
    +1

    FYI, this is the MSATA model. The 2.5" model is more expensive.
    http://www.amazon.com/Intel-DisplayPort-Graphics-i5-4250U-BO…

  • seijai on 17/04/2014 - 10:59

    For those planning to buy one, you also have to buy the power cable as its not included. I got one in Australia, and no power cord.

  • ilikeit on 17/04/2014 - 11:02

    Question for OZB tech-heads: I have the H version (taller - fits mSATA and 2.5" HDD. Would the 2.5" Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB Portable fit inside after removing the case?

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FRHTSK4/ref=ox_sc_sfl_ti…

    • busterau on 17/04/2014 - 11:05

      I believe the slim drive is 9.5mm when removed from enclosure so should fit in the NUC's 2.5" bay.

      • ilikeit on 17/04/2014 - 11:07

        Thanks, that was my understanding.

        • busterau on 17/04/2014 - 11:12

          It appears to have a standard sata connector as well, so it should be good to go.

  • takezo on 17/04/2014 - 11:13

    Will this be OK for running tax software and general use? I'm guessing yes, but just hoping someone can confirm.

    • busterau on 17/04/2014 - 11:14
      +5

      Absolutely!

      I would hazard a guess to say the Celeron NUC would do that without any sweat for half the price.

      • giventofly on 17/04/2014 - 11:20

        I'd go the cheaper Celeron, too

      • King Tightarse on 17/04/2014 - 11:20
        +1

        Maybe meet halfway ang get the i3 one?
        Will want some forward compatibility.

        • busterau on 17/04/2014 - 11:21

          Yeah I would probably do the I3 personally. The Windows 7 drivers for the Celeron are still lacking especially in the 32 bit arena.

        • takezo on 17/04/2014 - 11:37

          I've been charged with getting the mother in law a new pc for work she does at home (as an accountant). I like the idea of this little unit, but I'm just worried I might be missing some limitation which she might run into down the track (lack of USB ports is the main thing I can think of).

        • salem on 17/04/2014 - 11:45
          +3

          My mum retired and wanted a new PC. She wanted small, quiet; with web, email, MS office.

          I grabbed a celeron nuc with 4gb ram. Bought a 120gb SSD, installed windows 8.1. She says it runs like a dream. There were drivers to install and it all worked within an hour or so. 1 USB port at the back has a Logitech unifying receiver. The other has her printer (I tried to set up WiFi for her as her printer is WiFi compatible, but she doesn't like "the beams" sigh).

          The front USB3 port is free to take her USB sticks for photo backups.

        • busterau on 17/04/2014 - 11:57

          The Celeron version has 3 USB ports, the I3 and above have 4 ports. For general office type work any of the NUC's should provide ample resources.

          The Celeron version has HDMi connector for video and the I3/I5 have mini display port. So depending on the monitor you have you just need to make sure you have the right cable/converter.

        • ilikeit on 17/04/2014 - 11:59

          i3 and i5 have 2x USB3 on the front and 2x USB2 on the back.

    • ilikeit on 17/04/2014 - 11:19
      +1

      Easy! I use mine for general browsing, youtube, streaming video and photo editing (not Photoshop). Ploughs through everything for me. You can also mount it to the back of your monitor - it' tiny.

      • King Tightarse on 17/04/2014 - 11:22

        Which model do you have?
        Any pitfalls or recommendations you have found?
        What was the completed cost with all the extras?

        • ilikeit on 17/04/2014 - 11:51
          +2

          D54250WYKH - H version - mSATA and 2.5" HDD.

          1 x Crucial Memory CT102464BF160B Crucial 8GB 204-pin SODIMM DDR3 1600Mhz (notebook) (CT102464BF160B) = $91.07 Megabuy
          1 x Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260, 2x2 AC+BT, HMC (7260.HMWWB) = $28.78 Megabuy
          1 x 4th GEN i5 NUC w HDD Retail Kit /i5-4250U/DDR3L 1333/support 2.5" HDD/1x mini HDMI/1x mini DP(BOXD54250WYKH) = $469.04 Megabuy
          1 x 1m DVI-D Male-Male Cable White Dual Link for LCD Screen PC Monitor DV4351W1M, Item no:POS-129596 $7.23 AUD (Selby)
          1 x Mini Display Port Plug to Standard HDMI/DVI/Display Port Plug (selby) (optional)
          1 x 1m Mini HDMI to Standard HDMI Cable Gold Plated Full HD , Item number 160596705100 $9.99 AUD (eBay) (optional for HTPC)

          More $ than required, but I keep stuff for ages and didn't want to upgrade components later plus no waiting time.

          Pros: Low power, tiny, 20 sec boot, highly portable, quiet, ease of build
          Cons: Probably specs per/$ compared to a laptop (depends on needs)

  • MATTDAMON on 17/04/2014 - 11:26

    Nice price

  • jazzy_b on 17/04/2014 - 12:14

    Hi all, I am a newbie with these NUC's, so sorry for stupid Questions here. First is does it use the same RAM as normal desktop PC's? and second do you just install Windows on it like a normal PC? Thanks

    • Hypnotoad on 17/04/2014 - 12:17
      +1

      No - they use laptop memory (SODIMMs)

    • ilikeit on 17/04/2014 - 12:18
      +1

      No to the RAM - must be low powered - 204-pin SODIMM DDR3 1600Mhz (notebook). Windows 7 or 8.1 install from USB or USB DVD.

  • jackau on 17/04/2014 - 13:13

    This gen use the lower voltage rams and they are harder to source compare to older notebook rams with higher voltage.
    The msata version is smaller but don't have the ability to put normal Sata drives in it.

    The best deal is the older gen 3217 seeries that cost little over 220 aud.

  • skinny on 17/04/2014 - 14:36

    Is it possible to install VMWare ESX across a couple and cluster them for a home lab?

    • skinny on 17/04/2014 - 14:38

      wow! Corsair Mac Memory Dual Channel DDR3L SODIMM Memory Kit - 16GB is around $290 - oops!

  • rambokid on 17/04/2014 - 17:42

    Just for another newbie with the NUCs, why would someone buy this instead of a normal laptop.?

    • ilikeit on 17/04/2014 - 18:05

      Easy, I use a much larger monitor than my laptop. It also sits at eye level and I can have the monitor further away - much better posture . Finally, I always have to move the keyboard temporarily to do paperwork. It really depends on your needs, for me it's space and comfort. I have other laptops and an ipad.

      • rambokid on 18/04/2014 - 19:30

        But you need to bother with installing the OS, the RAM, peripherals etc. I still don't get why you won't buy a normal laptop

        • ilikeit on 19/04/2014 - 08:19

          On a laptop the keyboard is attached to a small screen. After prolonged use this arrangement hurts my neck and eyes. It takes less than 10 minutes to put together. My laptop has footprint 6 times bigger, however this is attached behind my monitor.

  • drmac on 17/04/2014 - 20:33

    Anybody know who's doing the Celeron cheap atm (preferably with a 4GB SODIMM)? - I've got to buy 20 of them…!

    • ilikeit on 17/04/2014 - 21:09
      +1

      Shopping Express have posted plenty of deals, try them. Negotiate!

    • nimnomnimy on 27/05/2014 - 23:27

      Inbox me, I was planning on doing a nuc deal shortly anyway

      • MATTDAMON on 28/05/2014 - 14:57

        Ill keep an eye out for one.

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