Question 1

Has anyone else had an issue where it will not boot at all? It won't boot from the internal drive, or from a flash drive. I've tried the latest Debian installer, and a Windows 7 installer (built using Windows 7 USB Download Tool + Intel's USB 3.0 patch tool), and I've also tried System Rescue CD on a flash drive. All work when used on a different computer. After you select the boot device, it just displays a black screen.

If you've had this issue and resolved it, how did you resolve it?

Accepted Answer

It's the memory, i can verify that. I just went through it.  The CPU now controls the memory not a board controller. What happened to me was same as you. I bought G-Skill made by SKHynix. Lets you sit in the bios and do whatever you need in there. Now when you push "F-10" and attempt to boot the CPU gives the board control of the memory and it freezes. Thats not exactly how it works but its close enough- thats whats happening.  I tried 4 sticks of G-Skill made by SKHynix, on the list and none worked. I tried regular generic SKH, on the list - didn't work. I tried Crucial made by Micron, NOPE- generic Micron-NOPE. I tried a couple house brands from N/egg- NOPE. Out of desperation i pulled a stick from my laptop. Its also a SKH brand -- Kingston HyperX 1866/2133 CL9 and it worked. Only runs @1600 but at least i know what the issue is. ALL-ALL of those sticks work in my ZOTAC MINI/NUCS. I cant believe there is NO memory adjustment in that BIOS. Get your act together Intel

Question 2

Are the graphics integrated into the CPU? Is the CPU replaceable?

Accepted Answer

Yes the graphics are integrated.   I don't no about the cpu, I haven't looked.  It just stills behind a monitor as a Internet pc.  The cpu is slow and peaks out playing video. If you want to play videos on it you should definitely get a i3 or better cpu model of the nuc

Question 3

Does this come with RAM included or must this be purchased separately?  In short, does it work out of the box?

Accepted Answer

No, you will need to purchase RAM for it, and if you want to store stuff you'll need to get a SATA drive of some sort.  It does not come with primary or secondary storage.

Question 4

Does this come with the plate for mounting it to the back of a monitor? If not, which one do I need to get?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the NUC5CPYH kit includes a VESA mounting bracket.

Question 5

doe's this come with a operating sys?

Accepted Answer

This does NOT come with RAM, a hard drive or an OS.  This is not a complete computer and is not for novice users.

Question 6

will it accept the new windows 10 updates?

Accepted Answer

Yes it will. No problem with any updates so far.

Question 7

Does the device support dual monitors using both vga and hdmi?

Accepted Answer

yes it does.  I use both VGA and HDMI for 2 monitors.

Question 8

Does anyone know if I can remove the wireless module and install an M.2 SSD in its place?

Accepted Answer

Just about anything that fits in an M.2 slot is interchangeable. M.2 interface is very flexible. I dont even have my NUCs yet but i am going to guess and say there is probably only room for a matchbook/half sized card in there.  You may-will also have white list issues. Conventional SSD should be just fine and work to its potential- almost.

I also found a TON of support pages for these just searching "Intel NUC NUC5CPYH support " on my second favorite searcher. After reading the reviws above i was under the impression there was none.

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