counterpoint: When ventilation is pointed upwards, the USB-C port faces downward. This placement is ideal for hooking up to a monitor that also has all their inputs facing downwards.
For a NUC that is a great way to do it. Also, many people mount the NUC on back of the monitor. ASROCK makes good stuff. I would price this at about $600 with ram/nvme and OS.
You have 2 HDMI ports too with the slower USB ports & power, the fast USB ones plus phone jack are together on one side for user access. Plus you can always simply turn a box by 90 degrees and have it accessible from the side.
Nice having 2.5+1GbE RJ45 ports, too often tiny AMD systems have just had single wired plus wi-fi, which restricts the utility as an efficient SOHO server
Nice we're finally getting these, agree the type C really should be on the back with the other ports. Nothing like getting a mini box and having to have cables coming out of both sides of said box for connectivity. Progress?
We’ve updated our terms. By continuing to use the site and/or by logging into your account, you agree to the Site’s updated Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Facebook
Twitter
RSS
9 Comments
Back to Article
nicolaim - Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - link
Does anyone like connecting their monitor to the front of their computer?Once again, the ports could have been way better...
meacupla - Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - link
counterpoint: When ventilation is pointed upwards, the USB-C port faces downward. This placement is ideal for hooking up to a monitor that also has all their inputs facing downwards.[email protected] - Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - link
For a NUC that is a great way to do it. Also, many people mount the NUC on back of the monitor.ASROCK makes good stuff. I would price this at about $600 with ram/nvme and OS.
RobATiOyP - Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - link
You have 2 HDMI ports too with the slower USB ports & power, the fast USB ones plus phone jack are together on one side for user access. Plus you can always simply turn a box by 90 degrees and have it accessible from the side.TheinsanegamerN - Monday, September 11, 2023 - link
The mac mini comes closest to getting it right, although it lacks any front ports for end user use.RobATiOyP - Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - link
Nice having 2.5+1GbE RJ45 ports, too often tiny AMD systems have just had single wired plus wi-fi,which restricts the utility as an efficient SOHO server
TheinsanegamerN - Monday, September 11, 2023 - link
Nice we're finally getting these, agree the type C really should be on the back with the other ports. Nothing like getting a mini box and having to have cables coming out of both sides of said box for connectivity. Progress?Also why USB 2? Are we in the 2000s?
adamxpeter - Thursday, September 14, 2023 - link
"Also why USB 2?" Why dry up bandwith and port with keyboard and mouse?emmchild - Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - link
I have the 4800U and the 7735U. I'll eventually purchase a 7840U for the ability to have a cluster.If there is one thing I don't care for is the power button. It's not a deal breaker...it is anoying.