Intel, PC Express launches Cobalt NUC

Intel’s NUC has been around for 3 years but this time, they’ve partnered with PC Express to offer pre-configured Cobalt NUC to both SME, enterprise and commercial customers.

Next Unit of Computing (NUC) is a small form factor PC designed by Intel which features a miniaturized version of a motherboard that fits into a 4×4 inches stylized chassis yet still able to pack an Intel Core i-series processor.

PC Express configured three different SKUs starting with a Celeron processor right up to Core i5 (a Core i7 is coming later this year).

Cobalt Entry
Intel Celeron N2820 2.39GHz dual-core
Intel HD Graphics
4GB DDR3 RAM
500GB Mobile HDD
15.6″ LED monitor
USB Keyboard and mouse
Windows 8.1 OEM
Php19,995 at 12 months, 0% (less Php2,000 for cash)

More experienced customers can also get just the NUC Kit which is basically a barebones system and needs to be added with storage and RAM.

Storage can be either mobile SATA HDD or SSD along with options for 4GB, 8GB or 16GB RAM.

There’s also the option to get any of the pre-customized Cobalt setup and upgrade some of the components, like the HDD or the RAM.

Cobalt Mainstream
Intel Core i3 5010U 2.1GHz dual-core
Intel HD Graphics 5500
4GB DDR3 RAM
500GB Mobile HDD
Intel WiFi 802.11ac
18.5″ LED monitor
USB Keyboard and mouse
Windows 8.1 OEM
Php28,995 at 12 months, 0% (less Php3,000 for cash)

Intel is targeting SMEs and enterprise customers with the NUC but some individuals might find the miniaturized PCs attractive for specific uses, like HTPCs.

Cobalt Pro
Intel Core i5 4250U 1.3GHz dual-core
Turbo Boost 2.6GHz
Intel HD Graphics 5000
4GB DDR3 RAM
1TB Mobile HDD
Intel WiFi 802.11ac
21.5″ LED monitor
USB Keyboard and mouse
Windows 8.1 OEM
Php38,995 at 12 months, 0% (less Php4,000 for cash)

The PCX Cobalt NUC is available in all PC Express branches and their online store.

What is the Cobalt NUC system designed for?

The system is designed for SMEs, enterprise, and commercial customers.

What processor options are available in the Cobalt NUC?

Options include Celeron, Core i3, and Core i5.

What components are included in the Cobalt Mainstream setup?

It includes a Core i3 processor, 4GB DDR3 RAM, and a 500GB mobile HDD.

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34 Comments

ben10monmon · 11 years ago

mag ecs liva ka nalang 8k lang…hehehe

Robikidz · 11 years ago

paanu monitor nyan mga boss?? Parang wala akong nkikitang saksakan ng monitor..

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief · 11 years ago

There’s an HDMI port at the back.

ceegii63 · 11 years ago

Hahaha cobalt mainstream is my laptop as the HP Pavilion x360 13.3 i got for $429 at Bestbuy

zhizoicz · 11 years ago

@38k, leading laptop manufacturers like ASUS, DELL or HP have better specs than cobalt blue. Plus w/o the hassle of buying a separate display…

Ralph Aligada · 11 years ago

Actually it wilrl work with msata Ssd AND hdd at the same time. Not just one or the other.

weh · 11 years ago

too expensive @ 38k, i’ll rather buy a laptop / tablet

sana · 11 years ago

they should’ve just used SSD’s instead of hard drives.. to give it a speedier experience.. =)

Yes, you can also swap the HDD with SSD. Just make the request when you purchase the NUC kit.

shutter · 11 years ago

Maganda pa din specs ng mac mini, wala lang sila monitor.

poche · 11 years ago

yeah ito din sasabihin ko na mas maganda pa yun specs ng mac mini since yun midtier nila is aroud 32-33k sa mga local resellers with i5 dual core 2.6ghz boost to 3.1ghz, 8gb ram, 1gb hdd and intel iris graphics. tapos supported pa ng mac mismo ang dual booting to windows system so naka osx ka at windows.