Intel did something RIGHT?

[AlexTheGreatish]

 

The Ghost Canyon NUC is shockingly powerful given the size, but it relies on a mobile processor to get the job done. Can we still call it a desktop?

 

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[TempestCatto]

Well I could gut my old Acer Travelmate 5730 and put everything into an ATX case. That doesn't make it a desktop in my eyes. It's not just about form factor, it's also about performance. While it would occupy more space than a laptop, it doesn't perform any better. So I'd say, no. This NUC isn't desktop. It's a laptop in a fancy case.

[Rest_Assured]

Does the compute unit require power from the PCIe slot or does the entire thing run off the 8pin connector?

[pApA^LeGBa]

Well, for that price this won´t sell very good. You can get a Mini ITX build AND pay someone for building it for you and still save a ton while getting more power and upgradeability. Better thermals also i guess. I wonder how much of those things they will sell and if they take a financial loss on purpose to show off what is possible? Can´t imagine they actually make money with this.

[Radium_Angel]

(cough cough) Shuttle XPC systems (cough cough)

 

[Zberg]

This has a form / function and ridiculous price premium that would have me thinking it was from apple.  

 

Id rather build the same thing in a chassis that's 3-4L larger volume and save a grando in the process.