Intel Skull Canyon NUC, a powerful mini-PC for gamers coming soon

Intel's NUC or Next Unit of computing, SFF (small-form-factor) PC is getting a refresh. The company plans to launch its most powerful NUC mini-PC to date. Code-named 'Skull Canyon', it features the most powerful Intel's 6th generation Skylake processor with Iris Pro graphics.

The Skull Canyon has a case that measure, 8" x 4" x 1", which makes it wider, but thinner than most of the existing NUC models. The extra space should dissipate the heat generated by the processor. 

On the Inside, there is 45W Intel Skylake-H desktop class processor with Iris Pro graphics and will support DDR4 RAM. It will also support discrete external graphics. This makes the Skull Canyon perfect for gaming. Also, it is being said that Intel will position this PC as a gaming PC or a Steam Machine.

Other features expected are 4 x USB 3.0 ports, Ethernet, DisplayPort, HDMI 1.4 port, Thunderbolt 3/USB Type-C port and a SD card slot. There is supports for NFC, Bluetooth and 802.11ac WiFi wireless connectivity You will also be able to connect a range of peripherals including storage, display to name a few.

The Skull Canyon NUC is expected to go on sale in Q2 2016. Pricing is yet to be revealed. Intel also refreshed it PC-on-Stick, the Compute Stick with Skylake processor and 4K support.

Source | Via