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Intel NUC 11 Enthusiast Baresbones Mini Desktop Computer

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B&H Photo Video has Intel NUC 11 Enthusiast Baresbones Mini Desktop Computer (RNUC11PHKI7C001) on sale for $499. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • Intel Core i7-1165G7 (11th Gen) Quad-Core CPU
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Graphics
  • Dual Channel DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM Sockets
  • 2 x M.2 SSD slots
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Bluetooth 5.2
  • Includes US Power Cable
  • 230 W with IEC Power Supply
  • Kensington Lock Slot
  • Ports:
    • 6 x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
    • 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery)
    • 1 x HDMI 2.0a Output
    • 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1.4 Output
    • 1 x TOSLINK S/PDIF Output
    • 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output
    • 1 x RJ45 (Gigabit)

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B&H Photo Video has Intel NUC 11 Enthusiast Baresbones Mini Desktop Computer (RNUC11PHKI7C001) on sale for $499. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member WeiW8847 for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i7-1165G7 (11th Gen) Quad-Core CPU
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Graphics
  • Dual Channel DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM Sockets
  • 2 x M.2 SSD slots
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Bluetooth 5.2
  • Includes US Power Cable
  • 230 W with IEC Power Supply
  • Kensington Lock Slot
  • Ports:
    • 6 x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
    • 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery)
    • 1 x HDMI 2.0a Output
    • 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1.4 Output
    • 1 x TOSLINK S/PDIF Output
    • 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output
    • 1 x RJ45 (Gigabit)

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marosenbl
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Because built in streaming software on TVs sucks and the interfaces are super slow?
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WeiW8847
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Power cord included, maybe?
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sdaddict001
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What do you need HTPC for nowadays that something like Nvidia shield or apple TV or FireTV cube can't provide? Asking genuinely because I used to have HTPC back in the days of WMC and Windows 7 but long gone are those days.
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Sep 1, 2023 9:37 PM
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CleverMice196Sep 1, 2023 9:37 PM
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Quote from toysars View quoted comment :
Surprised this is not getting more thumbs-ups. In m opinion, this is the best NUC intel has created. Powerful, quiet and small. Yes, the CPU is slightly outdated, but inside this nuc it runs at full power with no thermal throttling and super quietly.
I've been debating on this or the 12th gen serpent model for $800-900. What's your thought between the two?
Sep 1, 2023 9:37 PM
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krazyatomSep 1, 2023 9:37 PM
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dang, I recently ordered and received Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast Kit Barebone for $700 and I am waiting for my RAM and SSD to arrive. Should I return it and get this instead?

I ordered from here:

https://www.grooves.land/intel-in...06958.html

The package actually came from Germany and there was no tax somehow so I ended up paying like $700 total. Basically, I can save around $150 if I buy the 11th Gen.

Here is a comparison video back in October 22. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VchgDi860Ec
Yes, the A770M 16 GB driver improved a lot but still, RTX 2060 should have better driver support.
Sep 1, 2023 9:37 PM
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SnailSlugSep 1, 2023 9:37 PM
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Apparently, this has hardware AV1 decoding support for 8bit and 10bit.
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Sep 1, 2023 9:38 PM
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CleverMice196Sep 1, 2023 9:38 PM
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Quote from krazyatom View quoted comment :
dang, I recently ordered and received Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast Kit Barebone for $700 and I am waiting for my RAM and SSD to arrive. Should I return it and get this instead?

I ordered from here:

https://www.grooves.land/intel-in...06958.html

The package actually came from Germany and there was no tax somehow so I ended up paying like $700 total. Basically, I can save around $150 if I buy the 11th Gen.

Here is a comparison video back in October 22. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VchgDi860Ec
Yes, the A770M 16 GB driver improved a lot but still, RTX 2060 should have better driver support.
Haha this is my dilemma as well, and nice to know that website is legit.
Sep 1, 2023 9:40 PM
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marosenblSep 1, 2023 9:40 PM
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Quote from seanleeforever View quoted comment :
i build HTPC to play games on big screen, but i am sure i am an outlier.

still. you can watch anything on HTPC vs apple TV or fire tv. with a lot of TV has streaming service build in, i think the better question is that why do apple tv or fire tv exist in this day and age?
Because built in streaming software on TVs sucks and the interfaces are super slow?
Sep 1, 2023 9:40 PM
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daethonSep 1, 2023 9:40 PM
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Quote from xtreme571 View quoted comment :
NUC comes in few different flavors. You can get just the board itself which is the board w/ CPU soldered and thermal solution. Or you can get the kit, which includes board w/ CPU and thermal solution along with case/housing, PSU and VESA mounting plate.


It would. You get 2 M2. SSD slots and can expand with external drives/DAS. IMO if you're storing your media on HTPC and playing back on the said HTPC, this would be ideal. I think sdaddict was thinking more in line with having a box serve up media, and having a unit playback media. This would do both and wouldn't require another box or NAS to serve up media.


You def can. It would be an overkill for a ChromeOS though. You can possibly get much cheaper unit to run ChromeOS smoothly.
Thanks. I have an old chrome box I use for work, but it can't handle large monitors (30 hz at 4K and super shaky)

I might just install windows and limit what's installed though as it looks like I'd have to use ChromeOS Flex and Bluetooth support is apparently spotty and I have issues with Bluetooth already on supported hardware Smilie
Sep 1, 2023 9:41 PM
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daethonSep 1, 2023 9:41 PM
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Quote from doema View quoted comment :
Would seem like a waste to load chrome OS on this thing especially with that 1080p capable gaming GPU. You'd be better off just getting a cheaper Chromebox or mini PC
Thanks. I have an old chrome box I use for work, but it can't handle large monitors (30 hz at 4K and super shaky)

I might just install windows and limit what's installed though as it looks like I'd have to use ChromeOS Flex and Bluetooth support is apparently spotty and I have issues with Bluetooth already on supported hardware Smilie

You'd also be surprised how expensive chromebox's are! Something with half this capability would be 650+

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Sep 1, 2023 9:42 PM
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krazyatomSep 1, 2023 9:42 PM
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Quote from CleverMice196 View quoted comment :
Haha this is my dilemma as well, and nice to know that website is legit.
Yes, I had to do some Google research before I pulled the trigger lol. Yes, they're legit. Here is a more recent gaming test done with Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx1k1G3BJjc&t=7s
Sep 1, 2023 9:43 PM
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thund3rcatSep 1, 2023 9:43 PM
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Quote from warre2m View quoted comment :
Apple TV is ad free and much better performance than any built in TV chipsets along with being a homekit hub and nicely integrates with apple products. I can't think of another device that doesn't have ads; the Nvidia shield was once ad free Frown
Every single Android TV based can be ad free with a simple custom launcher.
Sep 1, 2023 9:44 PM
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miotchSep 1, 2023 9:44 PM
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Quote from seanleeforever View quoted comment :
i build HTPC to play games on big screen, but i am sure i am an outlier.
I wouldn't really call that a Home Theater PC. You've just got a gaming PC hooked up to your TV.

Quote from seanleeforever View quoted comment :
still. you can watch anything on HTPC vs apple TV or fire tv. with a lot of TV has streaming service build in, i think the better question is that why do apple tv or fire tv exist in this day and age?
Built-in TV streaming platforms always suffer from one of two problems:

1.) Limited apps/ecosystem (looking at you, Samsung and LG)

2.) Poor performance.

Sometimes you get a double-whammy and get both!

I've never seen a built-in streaming platform on a TV that I'd rather use over the $20 onn box at Walmart.
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Sep 1, 2023 9:58 PM
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KamiNoYamiSep 1, 2023 9:58 PM
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What's the idle power draw on this? Would like to have a system I can leave on 24/7 to steam link to
Sep 1, 2023 10:00 PM
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warre2mSep 1, 2023 10:00 PM
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Quote from thund3rcat View quoted comment :
Every single Android TV based can be ad free with a simple custom launcher.
For sure but then there are costs and maintenance to the custom launcher. If you like to tinker thats a good option.
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Sep 1, 2023 10:07 PM
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DaekwanSep 1, 2023 10:07 PM
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Quote from toysars View quoted comment :
Surprised this is not getting more thumbs-ups. In m opinion, this is the best NUC intel has created. Powerful, quiet and small. Yes, the CPU is slightly outdated, but inside this nuc it runs at full power with no thermal throttling and super quietly.
Do you have any reviews backing up the quietly part? Serious question. I say this as a 3x NUC 8th gen owner. The fans on these things are so freaking loud I ended up switching to an Asaka fanless case and selling my Hades Canyon.

**edit***

Appears you are right. Just found a review when searching for the product model number and fan noise and came back with this. Time to click that order button!!

https://nucblog.net/2021/12/phant...1phki7c/3/

"Let's start by talking fan noise. The fan management in this NUC is fantastic. It's very close to being silent when you're not stressing the CPU and the GPU and even under heavier loads it doesn't get annoyingly loud. I guess a lot of this is due to the larger diameter fans but it is apparent that Intel spent some time optimizing the acoustics of this NUC."
Last edited by Daekwan September 1, 2023 at 03:13 PM.
Sep 1, 2023 10:08 PM
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krazyatomSep 1, 2023 10:08 PM
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Quote from KamiNoYami View quoted comment :
What's the idle power draw on this? Would like to have a system I can leave on 24/7 to steam link to
According to this YouTube video, idle power draw is 16 watts.

https://youtu.be/VchgDi860Ec?t=52...NH1QVZruMk

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Sep 1, 2023 10:10 PM
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krazyatomSep 1, 2023 10:10 PM
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Quote from Daekwan View quoted comment :
Do you have any reviews backing up the quietly part? Serious question. I say this as a 3x NUC 8th gen owner. The fans on these things are so freaking loud I ended up switching to an Asaka fanless case.
full load gives you like 32DBA according to this youtuber. https://youtu.be/VchgDi860Ec?t=52...NH1QVZruMk

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