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# 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 Turbo Boost 4x USB 3.0 high-speed ports 4K UHD max resolution 3840x2160 Intel NUC NUC5i5RYH with Intel Core i5 Processor and 2.5-Inch Drive Support

**Brand:** intel
**Price:** 220.34 OMR
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Small Size, Big Impact: Power Your Productivity & Play in 4K

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Intel NUC NUC5i5RYH with Intel Core i5 Processor and 2.5-Inch Drive Support by intel
- **How much does it cost?** 220.34 OMR with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- intel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted intel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Desktop-grade Intel Core i5 performance in a sleek 4-inch cube
- • **Cinematic 4K Visuals:** Enjoy theater-quality 4K UHD video playback for immersive entertainment
- • **Customizable & Versatile:** Replaceable lid and 2.5-inch drive bay for personalized storage and style
- • **Plug & Play Productivity:** Four USB 3.0 ports for seamless connection to peripherals and fast data transfer
- • **Whisper-Quiet Efficiency:** Silent cooling design keeps your workspace distraction-free and professional

## Overview

The Intel NUC NUC5i5RYH packs a 5th gen Intel Core i5 processor into a compact 4-inch chassis, delivering desktop-level performance with 4K UHD video support. Featuring 4 USB 3.0 ports, a customizable lid, and a 2.5-inch drive bay, it’s perfect for professionals seeking a stylish, quiet, and versatile mini PC for work, media, and creative projects.

## Description

The IntelNUC built with 5th generation Intel Core processors takes the powerful capabilities of a complete desktop system and packages it into 4 small inches. Get premium performance, eye-popping visuals, and home theater features that give you the power to play, create, entertain, and inspire right from your home. And with a replaceable lid, you can customize your NUC to deliver the style and features that fit your life. The Intel NUC gives you the power you need-and doesn't require more than 4 inches of real estate, whether in your living room, den, or office. Discover what's possible with an Intel NUC.

Review: Great HTPC with Windows Media Center - First off: I recommend buying a 7th-gen (Kaby Lake) or later NUC unless you want to run Windows 8.1 or earlier (most likely for Media Center DVR). Kaby Lake NUCs (e.g. NUC7i5BNK or BNK) have better graphics, can output 4K at 60 Hz, and (in the case of the 7i5 but not the 7i3) come with Thunderbolt ports, which can be used for a variety of peripherals (from high-res monitors to external GPUs). Second: If you buy a tall model (which usually ends in H) to add a HDD for data, make sure the HDD is 7mm tall or less. Some 2.5" HDDs (such as the 3TB or 4TB models) are 15mm tall and therefore won't fit in this machine. Now: I decided to buy a NUC for my home theater PC (HTPC) and settled on this unit due to its price (on sale at the time) and its compatibility with Windows 7, 8 and 8.1, which still run Media Center. (I previously bought a Kaby Lake model, but only Windows 10 is supported on it.) I've had it running 24x7 for several weeks with 8 GB of RAM, a 250 GB SSD, a 2 TB HDD (2.5", 7mm height), and a USB-attached tuner box installed, and its performance has been excellent. The IR feature is particularly cool; it works with RC6 remotes without any configuration whatsoever (although I've read that you can install programs that will let you remap keys). The biggest downsides of this unit are: - Mini-HDMI port is only HDMI 1.4 -- that means 4K at 30 Hz, not 60 Hz, which is fine for video but kind of unbearable for navigating Windows or an Internet browser. (You can purchase an adapter for less than $30 to convert the DisplayPort to HDMI 2.0, but see my second bullet.) - While the mini DisplayPort can supply 4K/60 and (active) adapters are available to convert that to an HDMI 2.0 port, it doesn't appear to work with the DRM that Windows Media Center employs (PlayReady), preventing CableCard-based tuners from working. I'm not sure whether this is a limitation of DisplayPort or the adapter. (My TV doesn't have a DisplayPort, so I can't test that.) - Occasionally the display will turn to snow -- like a bad analog channel, except more digital -- while we're watching a recorded show. I don't know whether this is an issue with my TV or the NUC (possibly a video driver issue), but I never saw this with my previous HTPC and this TV. I haven't tried a different mini-HDMI to HDMI cable or tried different display drivers, but those would be the next things to check. It's very infrequent (less than once per day) and I fix it by changing the HDMI input on the TV to a different one and changing it back, so I live with it. That's it, though. Everything else about the box is great. If you want to do more than what a TV stick or set-top box provides (like run a DVR or Plex server or play games with relatively low graphics intensity), then I highly recommend this NUC.
Review: Amazing tiny powerful computer, install whatever operating system you want, quiet, compact - This little computer is amazing! I installed 16 gb 1600 RAM and installed a 250 gb PCIe M.2 card to use as the hard drive. With ubuntu, the computer boots in 1 sec and is much faster than even the big memory boxes that I use at the office. Fantastic performance. But my wife wanted Windows 7, so now it still boots reasonably quickly but is burdened by the overhead and other BS that plagues all Windows computers. Using a SSD instead of a spinning HD for the operating system is a good choice, and you still have room to install a 2.5-inch drive for data storage. Maybe the best thing about a bare bones computer like this is you install whatever operating system you want and are not burdened with the useless bloatware that comes on HPs or the trashy computers you buy at a big box store. Anyway, 2 months of use and all is well. Note: some people have commented on the fan. On our unit, it is barely audible. The audio output is very good quality. Highly recommended. This is an efficient way to replace the standard refrigerator-size floor-standing computer with its big power supply, cooling propellers, and wasted interior space. Change rooms or go on a trip: unplug your NUC and take it with you.

## Features

- You've got room to choose and the room you need.
- Extra GHz on demand2(Intel Core i5 processor only)
- Watch local theater-quality 4K videos

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00SD9IS1S |
| Best Sellers Rank | #157 in Desktop Barebones |
| Brand | Intel |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Chipset Brand | Intel |
| Color | Black |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (273) |
| Date First Available | January 17, 2015 |
| Flash Memory Size | 1 TB |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel HD Graphics 6000 |
| Hard Drive | 16 GB SSD |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 1600 RPM |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.4 x 3.94 x 4.92 inches |
| Item Weight | 14.4 ounces |
| Item model number | BOXNUC5i5RYH |
| Max Screen Resolution | 3840x2160 |
| Number of Processors | 2 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 4 |
| Operating System | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| Processor | 2.5 GHz core_i5 |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Product Dimensions | 5.4 x 3.94 x 4.92 inches |
| RAM | 2 GB DDR3 1600 |
| Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Series | BOXNUC5I5RYH |
| Standing screen display size | 2.5 Inches |
| Voltage | 1.35 Volts |
| Wireless Type | 802.11g/n |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Intel
- **CPU Model:** Core i5
- **CPU Speed:** 2.5 GHz
- **Cache Size:** 16 GB
- **Graphics Card Description:** Integrated
- **Graphics Coprocessor:** Intel HD Graphics 6000
- **Operating System:** Windows 8.1 Pro
- **Personal computer design type:** Mini PC
- **Screen Size:** 2.5 Inches
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Everyday Use

## Images

![Intel NUC NUC5i5RYH with Intel Core i5 Processor and 2.5-Inch Drive Support - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fwkxeT+fL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Uh, maybe a dumb question: can you run this device with a m.2 256Gb SSD AND  a 2.5" SATA  SSD?  if so, is there a downside?  I accidentally bought bot**
A: Yes, you can run a M.2 SSD and 2.5" SATA SSD at the same time.

**Q: Does it come with an OS?**
A: No, you have to install your own OS. I have Vmware ESX running on mine. Ubuntu offers a similar one built by Stem76 https://system76.com/desktops called meerkat, check it out.

**Q: Has anyone installed 16.04 LTS with this and did everything work or did you have to do anything special?**
A: I have Ubuntu 16.04 with 16GB of Ram and run the NUC 24/7 as a server for regions on an opens grid.  It's a rock.

**Q: Hi. Does this NUC support hdmi 2.0 and hdcp 2.2? Thanks.**
A: Greetings,The following technologies are featured on the NUC5i5RYH:HDMI 1.4a and HDCP 1.4a (over Mini HDMI and Mini DP)Best regards,MITXPC

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great HTPC with Windows Media Center
*by T***Y on October 26, 2017*

First off: I recommend buying a 7th-gen (Kaby Lake) or later NUC unless you want to run Windows 8.1 or earlier (most likely for Media Center DVR). Kaby Lake NUCs (e.g. NUC7i5BNK or BNK) have better graphics, can output 4K at 60 Hz, and (in the case of the 7i5 but not the 7i3) come with Thunderbolt ports, which can be used for a variety of peripherals (from high-res monitors to external GPUs). Second: If you buy a tall model (which usually ends in H) to add a HDD for data, make sure the HDD is 7mm tall or less. Some 2.5" HDDs (such as the 3TB or 4TB models) are 15mm tall and therefore won't fit in this machine. Now: I decided to buy a NUC for my home theater PC (HTPC) and settled on this unit due to its price (on sale at the time) and its compatibility with Windows 7, 8 and 8.1, which still run Media Center. (I previously bought a Kaby Lake model, but only Windows 10 is supported on it.) I've had it running 24x7 for several weeks with 8 GB of RAM, a 250 GB SSD, a 2 TB HDD (2.5", 7mm height), and a USB-attached tuner box installed, and its performance has been excellent. The IR feature is particularly cool; it works with RC6 remotes without any configuration whatsoever (although I've read that you can install programs that will let you remap keys). The biggest downsides of this unit are: - Mini-HDMI port is only HDMI 1.4 -- that means 4K at 30 Hz, not 60 Hz, which is fine for video but kind of unbearable for navigating Windows or an Internet browser. (You can purchase an adapter for less than $30 to convert the DisplayPort to HDMI 2.0, but see my second bullet.) - While the mini DisplayPort can supply 4K/60 and (active) adapters are available to convert that to an HDMI 2.0 port, it doesn't appear to work with the DRM that Windows Media Center employs (PlayReady), preventing CableCard-based tuners from working. I'm not sure whether this is a limitation of DisplayPort or the adapter. (My TV doesn't have a DisplayPort, so I can't test that.) - Occasionally the display will turn to snow -- like a bad analog channel, except more digital -- while we're watching a recorded show. I don't know whether this is an issue with my TV or the NUC (possibly a video driver issue), but I never saw this with my previous HTPC and this TV. I haven't tried a different mini-HDMI to HDMI cable or tried different display drivers, but those would be the next things to check. It's very infrequent (less than once per day) and I fix it by changing the HDMI input on the TV to a different one and changing it back, so I live with it. That's it, though. Everything else about the box is great. If you want to do more than what a TV stick or set-top box provides (like run a DVR or Plex server or play games with relatively low graphics intensity), then I highly recommend this NUC.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing tiny powerful computer, install whatever operating system you want, quiet, compact
*by T***Y on December 19, 2015*

This little computer is amazing! I installed 16 gb 1600 RAM and installed a 250 gb PCIe M.2 card to use as the hard drive. With ubuntu, the computer boots in 1 sec and is much faster than even the big memory boxes that I use at the office. Fantastic performance. But my wife wanted Windows 7, so now it still boots reasonably quickly but is burdened by the overhead and other BS that plagues all Windows computers. Using a SSD instead of a spinning HD for the operating system is a good choice, and you still have room to install a 2.5-inch drive for data storage. Maybe the best thing about a bare bones computer like this is you install whatever operating system you want and are not burdened with the useless bloatware that comes on HPs or the trashy computers you buy at a big box store. Anyway, 2 months of use and all is well. Note: some people have commented on the fan. On our unit, it is barely audible. The audio output is very good quality. Highly recommended. This is an efficient way to replace the standard refrigerator-size floor-standing computer with its big power supply, cooling propellers, and wasted interior space. Change rooms or go on a trip: unplug your NUC and take it with you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great long life product
*by D***N on March 27, 2024*

Adding a review after 7 years of usage. I bought it to run some servers on Ubuntu, and it delivered over the years! Even today, it still runs smooth and nice. Only problem that I had was the charger after about 3 years, which somehow, was replaced under the warranty. A very stable machine, that runs 24/7 in the last 7 years, with almost no issues. Noise wise, you hear it a bit, so I recommend that you don't install it in the room where you need complete silence, like your bedroom. In my case, it is installed in a cabinet in the kitchen, and it never bothers me. Highly recommend!

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