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ROSS F.

ROSS F.

Joined on 05/05/16

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Nice Fast SSD

Intel 545s M.2 2280 256GB SATA III 64-Layer 3D NAND TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) SSDSCKKW256G8X1
Intel 545s M.2 2280 256GB SATA III 64-Layer 3D NAND TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) SSDSCKKW256G8X1

Pros: Easy to use and install in a NUC. Seems to be a very fast drive relative to a low cost PNY. Preferred trying an Intel based design rather than Samsung. I had a handful of early failures from Samsung consumer products and did not want to risk another and go through those painful and costly experiences.

Cons: No cons as of yet.

Excellent for a versatile monitor setup

Ergotron 45-241-026 LX Desk Monitor Arm and Mount
Ergotron 45-241-026 LX Desk Monitor Arm and Mount

Pros: Robust and flexible monitor stand that I use for both work and home systems. And the system is very easy to use.

Cons: No technical cons that I have, however, the mount is a bit costly.

Does the Job

Crucial MX500 500GB 3D NAND SATA M.2 (2280SS) Internal SSD, up to 560 MB/s  - CT500MX500SSD4
Crucial MX500 500GB 3D NAND SATA M.2 (2280SS) Internal SSD, up to 560 MB/s - CT500MX500SSD4

Pros: - Decent performance and size for the price. - I also put a lot of trust in Micron.

Cons: - None yet.

Works as Expected

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 260-Pin DDR4 SO-DIMM DDR4 2400 (PC4 19200) Laptop Memory Model F4-2400C16D-32GRS
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 260-Pin DDR4 SO-DIMM DDR4 2400 (PC4 19200) Laptop Memory Model F4-2400C16D-32GRS

Pros: - Sufficient to max out my NUC - Runs as expected - Reasonable price.

Cons: - None yet.

Excellent Performance in a Dense Package

Intel NUC (Next Unit of Computing) BLKNUC7i7DNH1E Black Mini / Booksize Barebone System
Intel NUC (Next Unit of Computing) BLKNUC7i7DNH1E Black Mini / Booksize Barebone System

Pros: - Excellent processing performance for a small desktop unit (I do a lot of numerical simulation and analysis) - Small. Does not take up a lot of space. - Solid construction with the metal case. Doesn't feel like cheap plastic. - Linux runs well. - Nice to have dual HDMI for dual monitors. - Plenty of USB ports (although I could use more exposed for certain tools)

Cons: - Noisier than expected fan. Fan control algorithm sounds like it runs open loop (based on processing power only) and aggressive. I suspect if Intel employed a smoother closed loop (temperature to fan) control algorithm, the fan would be less intrusive.