[vinz811]

Intel NUC 7th Gen are starting to hit the shops. I've currently got a 5th gen Intel NUC running Windows 10 & Kodi 17.

I'm wondering if it's worth upgrading to the latest 7th gen Intel NUC (i5 processor - http://www.intel.co.uk/content/www/uk/en...i5bnk.html ) - As far as I'm aware, it's got the ability to support 4K @ 60Hz & 10-bit, Full DTS:X passthrough via HDMI 2.0. Would like the ability to have direct 4K support with a single HDMI cable and want to be bit more future proof with more 4K content becoming available.

What do you think? Any thoughts?

Thanks.

[robo989]

Intel NUC 7th Gen are starting to hit the shops. I've currently got a 5th gen Intel NUC running Windows 10 & Kodi 17.

I'm wondering if it's worth upgrading to the latest 7th gen Intel NUC (i5 processor - http://www.intel.co.uk/content/www/uk/en...i5bnk.html ) - As far as I'm aware, it's got the ability to support 4K @ 60Hz & 10-bit, Full DTS:X passthrough via HDMI 2.0. Would like the ability to have direct 4K support with a single HDMI cable and want to be bit more future proof with more 4K content becoming available.

What do you think? Any thoughts?

Thanks.

I "upgraded" from an i5 NUC to a Celeron "CAYS" NUC...
Used the old RAM as the new platform also used DDR3 and sold the SSD I was using as it came with one onboard.
I wasn't using the i5 for anything useful. UI isn't any less smooth and the unit is always completely silent.
I'm happy with the swap. If I decided to mess around with some recent emulators say for Dolphin then I might go back on that, but only you know what you need etc.

Different strokes, different folks etc...

[gwilly7]

If you look at the Kaby and Apollo Lake threads you will see that at this time there are problems with the HDMI 2.0 converter chip.

[vinz811]

Intel NUC 7th Gen are starting to hit the shops. I've currently got a 5th gen Intel NUC running Windows 10 & Kodi 17.

I'm wondering if it's worth upgrading to the latest 7th gen Intel NUC (i5 processor - http://www.intel.co.uk/content/www/uk/en...i5bnk.html ) - As far as I'm aware, it's got the ability to support 4K @ 60Hz & 10-bit, Full DTS:X passthrough via HDMI 2.0. Would like the ability to have direct 4K support with a single HDMI cable and want to be bit more future proof with more 4K content becoming available.

What do you think? Any thoughts?

Thanks.

I "upgraded" from an i5 NUC to a Celeron "CAYS" NUC...
Used the old RAM as the new platform also used DDR3 and sold the SSD I was using as it came with one onboard.
I wasn't using the i5 for anything useful. UI isn't any less smooth and the unit is always completely silent.
I'm happy with the swap. If I decided to mess around with some recent emulators say for Dolphin then I might go back on that, but only you know what you need etc.

Different strokes, different folks etc...

Does the Celeron "CAYS" NUC support 4K 10-BIT DTS:X?

[THRobinson]

I'd save my money... I was debating upgrading my system to a Core i3 from my old Quad-Core Q-9450, but honestly, it runs perfectly fine. Video is smooth, and it runs as a server with 2 other HTPC's streaming from it... so some days will have 3 TV's playing movies from the same box and 0 lag and 0 issues.

I'd wait until there was enough 4K stuff out there to make the upgrade worth while, at which point it would be much cheaper or something newer/better would be out.

[docwra]

They are about a 15% speed/power from skylake, I don't personally think its worth it.

My 5th generation NUC plays everything I throw at it other than 4K stuff.