Pros
- Cool and quiet operation
- VESA mounting bracket included
- Supports mSSD storage
Cons
- No USB 3.0 ports
- No eSATA ports
- Must provide your own power cable, memory, storage, etc.
At A Glance
Intel's NUC is an exciting new form factor, but it comes in kit form, which means you must provide memory, storage, mouse, keyboard, and even a power cord.
Manufacturer’s Description
DC3217IYE Produces stunningly vibrant visuals. The NUC features a visibly smart Intel Core i3 processor in a highly customizable package. It's a breakthrough in compact but impactful computing. Drive two digital displays at once with dual HDMI. Get reliable connectivity through Gigabit LAN. And effortlessly move between applications with smart multitasking delivered by Intel Hyper-Threading Technology.
The Specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor type | Intel Core i3 3217-U |
| Processor speed | 1800.0 MHz |
| Number of Cores | 2.0 |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 4096.0 MB |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| Primary Graphics Chipset | Intel HD4000 |
| Storage | |
| Drive 1 size | 240.0 GB |
| Drive 1 type | Solid-State Drive |
| Drives included | 1.0 |
| Drive size | 240.0 GB |
| Drive type | Solid-State Drive |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces |
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| Ethernet Type | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Power | |
| Power Supply Wattage | 65.0 watts |
| Motherboard | |
| Motherboard Chipset | QS77 |
| Motherboard Manufacturer | Intel |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 4.59 inches |
| Depth | 4.41 inches |
| Height | 1.55 inches |
| Included Software | |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8 Pro |
Performance
| Product Type | |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Compact |
| Overall Rating | |
|---|---|
| Worldbench Score | 156.0 |
| Worldbench Version | 8.1 |
| Start Up | |
|---|---|
| Start Up | 9.8 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| PCMark 7 Productivity Suite | 2899.0 score (higher is better) |
| Web Performance | |
|---|---|
| Peacekeeper | 1485.0 score (higher is better) |
| Storage Performance | |
|---|---|
| PCMark 7 Storage Test | 5326.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| File Compression | 187.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| Image Editing | 819.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| Image Editing - GPU Accelerated | 450.3 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 286.5 seconds (lower is better) |
| Encoding Audio | 419.2 seconds (lower is better) |
| Power Usage | |
|---|---|
| Working power usage | 1.6 Watt hours |
| Idle power usage | 8.6 Watts |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| 3DMark 11, 1280x720 Performance | 537.0 score (higher is better) |
| 3DMark, Ice Storm | 28471.0 score (higher is better) |
| 3DMark, Cloud Gate | 3245.0 score (higher is better) |
| 3DMark 11, 1920x1080 Extreme | 183.0 score (higher is better) |
| 3DMark, Firestrike | 489.0 score (higher is better) |
| Civilization V, Leader Benchmark, Ultra Quality, 1920x1080 | 5.7 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Civilization V, Leader Benchmark, High Quality, 1920x1080 | 7.3 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Civilization V, Leader Benchmark, Low Quality, 1366x768 | 368.2 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Civilization V, Late Game View, Ultra Quality, 1920x1080 | 5.0 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Civilization V, Late Game View, High Quality, 1920x1080 | 5.0 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Civilization V, Late Game View, Low Quality, 1366x768 | 8.7 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt Showdown, High Quality, 1920x1080 | 13.8 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt Showdown, Low Quality, 1024x768 | 36.4 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt Showdown, Low Quality, 1366x768 | 29.1 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Bioshock Infinite, Ultra Quality, 1920x1080 | 4.2 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Bioshock Infinite, Low Quality, 1024x768 | 24.3 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| TouchXPRT | |
|---|---|
| Beautify Photo Album | 0.82 Photos/sec (Higher is better) |
| Beautify Photo Album | 61.31 seconds (lower is better) |
| Prepare Photos for Sharing | 0.3 Collages/sec (Higher is better) |
| Prepare Photos for Sharing | 23.09 seconds (lower is better) |
| Convert Videos for Sharing | 6.2 X (higher is better) |
| Convert Videos for Sharing | 13.73 seconds (lower is better) |
| Export Podcast to MP3 | 73.5 X (higher is better) |
| Export Podcast to MP3 | 24.36 seconds (lower is better) |
| Create Slideshow from Photos | 1.94 Photos/sec (Higher is better) |
| Create Slideshow from Photos | 25.79 seconds (lower is better) |
