Editing Intel NUC (section)

== Pros and Cons ==
The key benefits of the NUC all centre around its massive [[Wife Acceptance Factor|WAF]], due to its tiny size and minimal noise unless under high load. This means that you can locate them just about anywhere without risk of irritation from noise, such as in your home office, or even your living room! 

The biggest drawbacks with the NUC were historically the limit of 16GB per node and the lack of a second NIC port. The former has now been resolved as of the 6th generation model, which now supports up to 32GB per node, and there are now multiple methods as detailed below, to provide a second or even a third ethernet adapter.

Newer models come with two chassis options, one of which supports a second 2.5" drive bay. These are typically a better buy as the additional case space allows more airflow, and keeps them cooler, even if you plan not to populate the bay.

Native headless access is only available via vPro on a handful of models, including the DC53427HYE and NUC5i5MYHE, typically only for i5 processors. Beyond that you would need to use some form of remote KVM solution if you need this level of remote management.

Lastly for maximum geek factor, Intel provide you with the ability to print your own [http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/nuc-replaceable-lid.html custom NUC lids] using your 3D printer! One of the organisations mentioned by Intel also provide a number of other NUC products, including a [http://www.gorite.com/nuc-lid-additional-dual-usb-20-ports-gr-lid-000 custom lid with built in USB ports], and an [http://www.gorite.com/additional-rj45-port-to-the-nuc additional ethernet port], though details on the driver version are not yet released.