[oWarchild]

Nice one... I've also added it to Intel Braswell boxes compilation's first post.

[Fabianius]

Many have overlooked that according to the specifications, the Braswell NUCs do not support bitstreaming DTS-HD and TrueHD anymore. Their predecessors did support those lossless audio formats.

According to tests on a NUC5CPYH running Windows 10, there is no support for DTS-HD and TrueHD on Windows. However, it just seems to work on OpenELEC. I guess one would have to test files with very high bitrates to see if it was merely a coincidence.

To sum up, the Braswell NUCs probably aren't appropriate media center boxes considering the fact that Intel doesn't even officially support DTS-HD and TrueHD.

[oWarchild]

To sum up, the Braswell NUCs probably aren't appropriate media center boxes considering the fact that Intel doesn't even officially support DTS-HD and TrueHD.

Yes, if both HD Audio bitstreaming and Windows are requirements. For someone using OpenELEC or not needing HD Audio bitstreaming support, the Braswell is still a worthy option.

I've added a note regarding this in Intel Braswell boxes compilation's first post to avoid nasty surprises.

[nickr]

Many have overlooked that according to the specifications, the Braswell NUCs do not support bitstreaming DTS-HD and TrueHD anymore. Their predecessors did support those lossless audio formats.

According to tests on a NUC5CPYH running Windows 10, there is no support for DTS-HD and TrueHD on Windows. However, it just seems to work on OpenELEC. I guess one would have to test files with very high bitrates to see if it was merely a coincidence.

To sum up, the Braswell NUCs probably aren't appropriate media center boxes considering the fact that Intel doesn't even officially support DTS-HD and TrueHD.

To sum up, windows is probably not an appropriate media centre OS.

[noggin]

Many have overlooked that according to the specifications, the Braswell NUCs do not support bitstreaming DTS-HD and TrueHD anymore. Their predecessors did support those lossless audio formats.

According to tests on a NUC5CPYH running Windows 10, there is no support for DTS-HD and TrueHD on Windows. However, it just seems to work on OpenELEC. I guess one would have to test files with very high bitrates to see if it was merely a coincidence.

To sum up, the Braswell NUCs probably aren't appropriate media center boxes considering the fact that Intel doesn't even officially support DTS-HD and TrueHD.

To sum up, windows is probably not an appropriate media centre OS.

Yes. It's just annoying it is usually the best platform for Netflix, Amazon Prime etc. though...

[fritsch]

It's not a concidence. On OE - all those raw rips - just work without any issue.

[omnium]

missingremote.com: Intel NUC Kit NUC5PGYH Braswell Mini PC

Conclusion

I am impressed. There is no other way to say it. Intel has delivered a fantastic HTPC, at an outstanding price. The value packed into this $250/£220 ($280 SRP) system is amazing. You get CIR, 802.11AC Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Gigabit Ethernet included alongside 2GB of DDR-3L RAM, 32GB storage, and Windows 10 Home pre-installed. You can plug it in and watch your content in minutes. Naturally, there are a few things that I wish were better; like support for discrete On/Off IR commands, a less buzzy HSF, Windows support for HBR audio bit streaming, and another RAM slot. But, if these features were present, I can see how the Intel NUC5PGYH would cannibalize Intel Core NUC sales – which I imagine Intel very much wants to avoid. It is that good.

Pro:

Outstanding value (complete HTPC for $250)
Form factor
Video decoding capability (includes 4K HEVC!)
Power consumption

Con:

CIR does not support discrete power commands
Windows audio driver does not support HBR audio formats
HSF is buzzy

Intel NUC Kit NUC5PGYH - Pinnacle Canyon (BOXNUC5PGYH0AJR) ab € 240,74