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[ZrE0_Cha0s]

Blu Ray drives would be able to read other CD/DVDs?

Gathering a list of what to buy for the Intel NUC. Don't wanna get 2 different external optical drives When there is one that can read all.

yes definitely it have backward compatibility to read dvd and cd :

e.g. : https://www.asus.com/sg/Optical-Drives-Storage/SBW06D2XU/specifications/

 

[friedpiggy]

yes definitely it have backward compatibility to read dvd and cd :

e.g. : https://www.asus.com/sg/Optical-Drives-Storage/SBW06D2XU/specifications/

After all your advice and looking at the intel support page, I purchased the NUC.

I just bought from Amazon. Too lazy to go down to SLS...

The ram and M.2 SSD were was listed as compatible on the support page as there were plenty of reviews about the NUC being picky about ram and i wanted a hassle free install. When i looked at the cybermind pricelist, I don't even know the manufacturer part number so its difficult to compare prices. Though the NUC is way cheaper, i assume the rest are too.

These are what i got.

Intel NUC Kit NUC6i3SYK
RAM: 2 pieces,
Corsair 8GB Module DDR4 2133MHz Unbuffered CL15 SODIMM, CMSO8GX4M1A2133C15

SSD: 1 piece,
Kingston HyperX Predator 240GB PCIe Gen2 x4 (M.2) Solid State Drive (SHPM2280P2/240G)

Optical Disk:
Pioneer Slim External Blu Ray Writer BDR-XD05B (Black)

Keyboard+mouse combo:
Logitech K830 Illuminated Living-Room Wireless Touchpad Keyboard for Internet-Connected TVs (Bluetooth & Wireless USB Keyboard)

What else am i still short on?

OS, not yet purchased, but leaning towards win10, seems to be more expensive in amazon.. i understand there are ways to obtain that cheaper by buying earlier versions locally somewhere and then do a free upgrade? Can someone provide more information on this?


Oh, and after i purchased all these, i saw the intel compute stick. holy... And i thought the NUC was small. Certainly felt like a mountain turtle. i should get one for the bedroom tv next time.

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

After all your advice and looking at the intel support page, I purchased the NUC.

I just bought from Amazon. Too lazy to go down to SLS...

The ram and M.2 SSD were was listed as compatible on the support page as there were plenty of reviews about the NUC being picky about ram and i wanted a hassle free install. When i looked at the cybermind pricelist, I don't even know the manufacturer part number so its difficult to compare prices. Though the NUC is way cheaper, i assume the rest are too.

These are what i got.

Intel NUC Kit NUC6i3SYK
RAM: 2 pieces,
Corsair 8GB Module DDR4 2133MHz Unbuffered CL15 SODIMM, CMSO8GX4M1A2133C15

SSD: 1 piece,
Kingston HyperX Predator 240GB PCIe Gen2 x4 (M.2) Solid State Drive (SHPM2280P2/240G)

Optical Disk:
Pioneer Slim External Blu Ray Writer BDR-XD05B (Black)

Keyboard+mouse combo:
Logitech K830 Illuminated Living-Room Wireless Touchpad Keyboard for Internet-Connected TVs (Bluetooth & Wireless USB Keyboard)

What else am i still short on?

OS, not yet purchased, but leaning towards win10, seems to be more expensive in amazon.. i understand there are ways to obtain that cheaper by buying earlier versions locally somewhere and then do a free upgrade? Can someone provide more information on this?


Oh, and after i purchased all these, i saw the intel compute stick. holy... And i thought the NUC was small. Certainly felt like a mountain turtle. i should get one for the bedroom tv next time.

but intel stick not for ppl like u wants all those things...as intel sticks is like pc on the go but u will still need a tv with usb port. its a simple product for people who just...(damn i dunno what to say )

yes OS u can buy win7/8.1 go to find windows assertive technologies to upgrade for free.

ram i cant confirm on that. but if they say so den its alright.

 

[friedpiggy]

Where is cheaper to buy Windows 7 or 8?

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

Where is cheaper to buy Windows 7 or 8?

Depends though. Cos I have not been check out for it. But u can get a win10 @20usd for the education system.

 

[Encrypted11]

After all your advice and looking at the intel support page, I purchased the NUC.

I just bought from Amazon. Too lazy to go down to SLS...

The ram and M.2 SSD were was listed as compatible on the support page as there were plenty of reviews about the NUC being picky about ram and i wanted a hassle free install. When i looked at the cybermind pricelist, I don't even know the manufacturer part number so its difficult to compare prices. Though the NUC is way cheaper, i assume the rest are too.

These are what i got.

Intel NUC Kit NUC6i3SYK
RAM: 2 pieces,
Corsair 8GB Module DDR4 2133MHz Unbuffered CL15 SODIMM, CMSO8GX4M1A2133C15

SSD: 1 piece,
Kingston HyperX Predator 240GB PCIe Gen2 x4 (M.2) Solid State Drive (SHPM2280P2/240G)

Optical Disk:
Pioneer Slim External Blu Ray Writer BDR-XD05B (Black)

Keyboard+mouse combo:
Logitech K830 Illuminated Living-Room Wireless Touchpad Keyboard for Internet-Connected TVs (Bluetooth & Wireless USB Keyboard)

What else am i still short on?

OS, not yet purchased, but leaning towards win10, seems to be more expensive in amazon.. i understand there are ways to obtain that cheaper by buying earlier versions locally somewhere and then do a free upgrade? Can someone provide more information on this?


Oh, and after i purchased all these, i saw the intel compute stick. holy... And i thought the NUC was small. Certainly felt like a mountain turtle. i should get one for the bedroom tv next time.

Only short of OS. Like what Chaos suggested.


Yes, RAM at start the NUC was picky and had issues with Hynix IC based RAMs. Micron value ram is confirm ok. BIOS update improved compatibility. I got a 16gb kit for my gf's NUC6i5. Micron /Samsung ICs no issue.

 

[friedpiggy]

Depends though. Cos I have not been check out for it. But u can get a win10 @20usd for the education system.

Education system means?