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.