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Intel

Intel BLKNUC5i5MYBE Core i5-5300U barebone mini PC

SKU CH-7Z3A-VRTGK MPN BLKNUC5i5MYBE

Barebone mini PC with a Core i5-5300U, one 2.5-inch SATA bay, WiFi, Bluetooth, and four USB 3.0 ports

  • ProcessorIntel Core i5-5300U
  • Installed memoryNo Memory
  • Installed storageNo Hard Drive
  • SATA ports1 x SATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Channel count8 Channel
  • Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
  • Ready-to-integrate vPro platform with Core i5-5300U
  • Add your own RAM and 2.5 SATA storage
  • Gigabit LAN plus WiFi and Bluetooth built in
  • Four USB 3.0 ports for fast peripherals
  • Two internal USB 2.0 headers for expansion

Ready-to-assemble NUC kit

The Intel NUC BLKNUC5i5MYBE is a barebone mini PC built around a soldered Core i5-5300U processor. It ships without memory or a storage drive, leaving those choices to the builder. The compact chassis includes a single 2.5-inch internal bay and one SATA 6.0Gb/s connection for a hard drive or SSD.

Suitable for custom small-form-factor builds

This unit suits integrators who want to select their own RAM capacity and storage type for a vPro-enabled system. Buyers who need a complete, ready-to-run computer out of the box should look at a fully configured model instead.

One SATA 6.0Gb/s port for 2.5-inch storage

The only internal drive interface provided is a single SATA 6.0Gb/s connector linked to the solitary 2.5-inch bay. If your project requires an M.2 slot or a second drive connection, this chassis cannot accommodate it.

How it compares

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Price $306.99
Cheaper than about 81% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineNUC (Next Unit of Computing)
Model nameBLKNUC5i5MYBE
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5-5300U
Memory
Installed memoryNo Memory
Storage
Installed storageNo Hard Drive
SATA ports1 x SATA 6.0Gb/s
2.5" internal bays1
Audio & video
Channel count8 Channel
Connectivity
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWiFi
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
Front USB ports2 x USB 3.0
2 x Internal USB 2.0 via header
Rear USB ports2 x USB 3.0

Questions about this item

How do I install RAM and a 2.5" drive in this barebone, and what step do people often miss?

Insert two SO-DIMM modules into the internal slots, mount a 2.5" SATA 6.0Gb/s drive in the single bay and connect it to the board; the step often missed is seating the memory firmly until the clips click.

What maintenance or replacement will this unit need over time?

The internal CMOS coin cell will eventually need replacement to keep BIOS settings; dust should be cleared from the fan and heatsink periodically to maintain cooling.

What is the first limit I will hit under sustained heavy load?

The single fan and compact heatsink will reach thermal saturation, causing the Core i5-5300U to throttle its clocks to stay within safe temperatures.

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