Intel announced its first Skull Canyon NUC in March this year, named NUC6i7KYK, equipped with an i7-6770HQ processor, Iris Pro Graphics 580 integrated graphics, Thunderbolt 3 interface, DDR4 memory support, and an M.2 solid-state drive slot (supports SATA3).

The NUC6i7KYK is priced at $650 (approximately 4208 RMB), but users need to purchase their own memory (supports up to 32GB), hard drive, and operating system. As an entertainment mini PC, the NUC6i7KYK can connect to up to 3 4K displays.

The NUC6i7KYK is very compact, measuring 8.3 inches in length, 4.57 inches in width, and 1.1 inches in thickness. Its all-black exterior and skull pattern give the device a dynamic look. In terms of interfaces, the device features front output with an SD card reader, two USB 3.0 ports, headphone audio, and HDMI, among others.

Users can install the Windows 10 operating system on this device via USB. It should be noted that after installing the system, users need to manually install the relevant hardware drivers. During use, the NUC6i7KYK allows users to easily chat, browse the web, listen to music through Spotify, and even perform some image processing tasks.

With 16GB of memory, the device can run games like Transistor and Civilization V at 1080P, 60 frames per second, and can run Overwatch at 720P, 60 to 70 frames per second.

During benchmark tests, the NUC6i7KYK scored higher than the latest 2-in-1 devices like the Microsoft Surface Book, which is impressive. Compared to the Raspberry Pi and CHIP microcomputers, although the Intel NUC6i7KYK is much more expensive, it is more suitable for users’ daily work and entertainment experiences. The Raspberry Pi and CHIP microcomputers are more suitable for the educational field, inspiring children to learn programming and computer knowledge. Additionally, these two devices are also popular among makers and computer enthusiasts, and can be used for Internet of Things development and other fields.

For users, if you want to purchase a mini PC, then the NUC6i7KYK would be a good choice.