Intel NUC Hades Canyon or Other for image editing + light gaming

amadablam

Hi all

Currently looking to buy a new laptop or pc or Mac.

Primarily for media editing, some 4k video editing and light gaming (im mostly on consoles)

Had a look at the barebones set up of the NUC Hades and it looks tidy enough to be in the living room.

Thought of an iMac as it's an obvious choice for editing but insanely over priced (or is it for longevity?).

I looked at the Microsoft surface book 2 and also Huawei MateBook Pro X

However I'd like to keep to €1k or a bit more as the tech ages so quickly at times but I suppose I could go higher for a more future proofed set up, although nothing lasts forever

Has anyone experience with the NuC?

Id build in a heartbeat but I'm not sure I want a massive gaming pc in the house, purely size and aesthetics.

Anything I've overlooked?

Thanks in advance folks.

K.O.Kiki

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor (£179.38 @ CCL Computers)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - M9a 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler (£23.45 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B450 I AORUS PRO WIFI Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard (£117.98 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory (£101.51 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive (£133.27 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: Sapphire - Radeon RX 570 8 GB NITRO+ Video Card (£190.79 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Case: RIOTORO - CR280 Mini ITX Desktop Case (£38.22 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: Silverstone - 500 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply (£90.89 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Total: £875.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-01-15 12:35 GMT+0000

21.5L case (210x320x320mm WxHxD)

Obviously larger than Hades Canyon (12.2L / 221x39x142mm) but vastly more powerful & quieter.

If you want smaller still (15L) you'd want Sharkoon QB One / Sharkzone C10 or Jonsbo UMX1 Plus.

amadablam

K.O.Kiki wrote: »

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor (£179.38 @ CCL Computers)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - M9a 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler (£23.45 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B450 I AORUS PRO WIFI Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard (£117.98 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory (£101.51 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive (£133.27 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: Sapphire - Radeon RX 570 8 GB NITRO+ Video Card (£190.79 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Case: RIOTORO - CR280 Mini ITX Desktop Case (£38.22 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: Silverstone - 500 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply (£90.89 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Total: £875.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-01-15 12:35 GMT+0000

21.5L case (210x320x320mm WxHxD)

Obviously larger than Hades Canyon (12.2L / 221x39x142mm) but vastly more powerful & quieter.

If you want smaller still (15L) you'd want Sharkoon QB One / Sharkzone C10 or Jonsbo UMX1 Plus.

Thanks very much for your help with this.

I was contemplating a macbook pro for portability but eye watering prices!

Ill have a proper look at what you specc'ed today.

Im guessing I need to budget for OS and keyboard as well but thats no bother.

Cheers

K.O.Kiki

I (and many others) just create Windows 10 installers from Microsoft's own site
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows10

You're allowed to install & leave activation for later, so that's why I never budget for OS unless it's for truly professional use (i.e. someone who would need Microsoft Support).

Keyboard-wise, the Logitech K400 / Microsoft All-In-One are wireless, cheap & with built-in trackpads.

amadablam

K.O.Kiki wrote: »

I (and many others) just create Windows 10 installers from Microsoft's own site
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows10

You're allowed to install & leave activation for later, so that's why I never budget for OS unless it's for truly professional use (i.e. someone who would need Microsoft Support).

Keyboard-wise, the Logitech K400 / Microsoft All-In-One are wireless, cheap & with built-in trackpads.

I totally did not know that so thank you. Its just for home use anyway. Thanks for sharing the info as well.