It fits in the palm of your hand, and our friends at Gizmodo gave it high marks for packing powerful components into a tiny case. Of course, you can see the tradeoffs already—storage and RAM are some of the big ones, but the Stream Mini also has a card reader on the front for more storage, four USB 3. Its size and shape make it a perfect HTPC, some of you mentioned, and despite its Celeron processor, some of you noted that it can be quite snappy and speedy—especially once you get something like Kodi Media Center on it, or if you prefer, your favorite Linux distro.
You can read more in its nomination thread here. The Intel NUC or Next Unit of Computing series of mini PCs is more of a form factor than a specific product, mostly because you can order NUCs configured in different ways and in different shapes depending on what you need. You can get a look at the various models here , and compare them here. Some of them are all glossy black, perfect for HTPCs, others are grey with removable lids, perfect for upgrading, tinkering, test machines, or secondary computers.
If you really need to save cash, there are models with Intel Celeron or Atom processors as well. They almost all pack USB 3. Intel cuts off the self-service there.
The other components like the power supply, power cables, and baseboard are proprietary. The power supply in particular is a mildly bitter pill to swallow, as it looks like an easy swap for a retail SFX model. But it has a custom power cable hardwired into it that routes to the back of the case, which makes it difficult to replace.
When asked, Intel said that it does not provide guidance for using off-the-shelf PSUs, as they could violate regulatory certifications. In theory, working within Beast Canyon should be straightforward. You have just two components to deal with when trying to maneuver parts in and out of this NUC.
However, I found getting into the case more frustrating than expected. Ghost Canyon tore down easily, with few tricky spots to navigate and sturdy material.
In contrast, Beast Canyon has more plastic and fragile plastic clips holding panels in place , plus a very specific order for disassembly.
Go off script and you might break one or more of those clips by accident. Perhaps as compensation for its more complex layout, Beast Canyon does boast RGB lights, with a default rainbow pattern. The front panel showcases an image of a glowing skull, while the USB ports and the underside of the case have accent lighting. You can change the light patterns, colors, and even the image itself if you so choose. Samsung Gaming Monitors. HP Gaming PCs. Acer Predator Monitors. MSI Gaming Monitors.
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