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# 6th Gen Intel Core i7-6770HQ, up to 3.5 GHz turbo Supports up to 32GB DDR4-2133 dual channel RAM Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps) + USB 3.1 Gen2 (10 Gbps) NUC mini PC kit BOXNUC6I7KYK1 (Core i7)

**Brand:** intel
**Price:** £551.83
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Tiny Titan: Power, speed & 4K brilliance in the palm of your hand!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NUC mini PC kit BOXNUC6I7KYK1 (Core i7) by intel
- **How much does it cost?** £551.83 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

- • **4K Ready Visuals:** Integrated Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 supports stunning 4K UHD output via HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2.
- • **Versatile OS & Media Hub:** Compatible with Windows and Linux distros, plus built-in IR port and HDMI 2.0 for flawless HTPC and media streaming.
- • **Future-Proof Connectivity:** Thunderbolt 3 port ensures ultra-fast data transfer and seamless GPU upgrades with RAZER CORE compatibility.
- • **Maximized Memory for Multitasking:** Dual channel DDR4 RAM support up to 32GB lets you run heavy workloads and multiple VMs effortlessly.
- • **Powerhouse Performance in a Miniature:** 6th Gen Intel Core i7 quad-core processor delivers desktop-level speed in a compact form factor.

## Overview

The Intel NUC6i7KYK mini PC kit packs a 6th Gen Intel Core i7-6770HQ quad-core processor with Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 into a sleek, compact chassis. It supports up to 32GB of DDR4-2133 RAM, features Thunderbolt 3 for ultra-fast connectivity and external GPU support, and outputs stunning 4K UHD visuals via HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2. Compatible with Windows and various Linux distros, it’s designed for professionals seeking a powerful, portable desktop replacement or a high-end media center with advanced multitasking capabilities.

## Description

Change the game with the Intel NUC Kit NUC6i7KYK. A Mini PC with the 6th generation Intel Core i7 processor and Intel Iris Pro Graphics, the NUC6i7KYK unleashes maximized performance for intense game play or intensive workloads. With an amazing new lid, along with a redesigned chassis that lets you take full advantage of every GHz of the quad-core processor without overheating-the NUC6i7KYK is totally cool. Literally.

Review: NUC Skull Candy with Thunderbolt compatible with RAZER CORE! - This is one helluva micro form factor PC. It is about 1/3 the size of my ASUS VivoPC and way more powerful. I went with the 2x16GB SODIMMs, maxing out the memory to 32GB. I went with the Intel SSD6 500GB NVMe SSD for the hard drive to complete the build. I have been able to get it working with the RAZER CORE making this a great gaming PC as well without the bulk of a mini-Tower. Pros: - Small and powerful: The NUC is very capable of replacing any desktop and it is very portable. - Iris Pro 580: I am actually surprise on how well this GPU performed with games at the 4K resolution setting. The fan was on full blast during game play, but it did work with moderate graphics settings with the game. - Thunderbolt port: It is compatible with RAZER CORE!!! Just make sure to update the Thunderbolt driver to the latest that is available from Intel's website. I went with the ASUS GTX 1060 OC 6GB GPU and game play is pretty awesome. Also, the NUC fan does not go full blast during game play anymore, a definite plus. - Two NVMe slots: One for OS and the other for apps/data. Good options for storage before you need to plug an external USB 3.0 hard drive to it. - Up to 32 GB of RAM support: You can run VM clients on this if you wanted to. Cons: - More USB 3.0 ports: I could have used another two USB 3.0 ports in the back or a single USB 2.0 port in the front. The USB 2.0 port is for wireless keyboard/mouse since USB 3.0 seems to interfere with them. You will definitely want to invest in a USB 3.0 hub, especially if you plan to plug a BD/DVD reader to the NUC. - The fan is always on: They could be heard and are at full blast while running graphics intensive applications. Even the Bing's webpage (live) cam cause the fan to kick up. You might want to consider this if you want to use it for HTPC and maybe put in in an entertainment unit. - Along with the fan noise, the unit can generate a bit of heat. Not hot enough to be concerned or too hot to handle, but enough to not want to put it in an confined space without ventilation. - The NVMe performance seems to be adequate and not as fast compared to a PCIe NVMe adapter for NVMe SSDs. Using the same NVMe SSD on a HP EliteDesk 800 G2 (i7 6700U, 48GB RAM) versus this NUC, the HP desktop seemed faster. I do not have any captured performance metrics, so this is perception. Maybe someone can prove this if not already done. Overall, I am very pleased with the Intel NUC Skull Candy. I was comparing this to the Gigabyte and ZOTAC offerings and very glad I made this choice since it had the Thunderbolt port. I think I paid more in the end when comparing the NUC+RCORE+GTX1060, being the major differences, I got the latest hardware and the flexibility to upgarde the GPU in the future. Did I mention that it is compatible with the RAZER CORE!
Review: 4K Plex Media Player - The primary purpose for this product was to be an HTPC in the form of a Plex Media Player, playing media files off my Home Computer's Plex Media Server. The ram and nvme ssd I purchased were: Ballistix Sport LT 8GB Single DDR4 2400 MT/s (PC4-19200) SODIMM 260-Pin Memory - BLS8G4S240FSD and Samsung 960 EVO Series - 250GB PCIe NVMe - M.2 Internal SSD (MZ-V6E250BW) . Windows Installation Of course with Windows 7 being my one true love I created a bootable usb and started the installation. However, keyboard and mouse would not work. Google search indicated that Windows 7 had no support for USB 3.0. So I made the modifications necessary to support USB 3.0. Then I discovered, of course, no nvme support and it could not detect the hard drive. Losing patience, I just downloaded the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool and created a Windows 10 bootable usb. My first attempt to install Windows 10 failed, I got the "windows could not set the offline locale information error". I rebooted, deleted the partitions, and tried again. It worked the second time. Harmony Support Being the fool I was without thoroughly looking through the spec sheet, I bought a Flirc -- to be compatible with my Harmony remote. But of course, the Skull Canyon has an IR port already. After I installed the driver, I was able to look up this exact NUC model number and add it as a device. From there everything worked perfectly. Plex Media Player Just wanted to note that there is a difference between the Plex Media Server and Plex Media Player. Make sure to download the Plex Media Player for a more Home Theater like experience. Hdmi 2.0 By now infamous Hdmi 2.0 fallout has ended. My device already had the Hdmi 2.0 firmware update. Just make sure to be plugged in directly to the TV. I was connected to a Octava 4 x 1 HDMI Audio switch with ARC and Optical Audio output and it would only display 4k at 30hz. There's a firmware update for that switch to support 4k, so I'll fiddle with that later. And also I had problems with surround sound. Connecting directly to the TV resolved my issue. So! No lag, works as desired. I also have a Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 Plus, Touchpad Keyboard for Internet-Connected TVs which works very well with this setup.

## Features

- 6th Generation Intel Core i7-6770HQ
- Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580, OS compatibility: compatible with various Linux* distros
- Up to 7.1 multichannel digital audio via HDMI or DisplayPort signals
- Dual Channel DDR4-2133+SODIMMs 1.2/1.35v, 32 GB maximum.
- Memory:Dual channel DDR4-2133+ SODIMMs 1.2/1.35V, 32 GB maximum. OS certs: Microsoft Windows 10, 8.1, 7 logo’d OS compatibility: compatible with various Linux distros

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01DJ9XS52 |
| Additional Features | Individual retail packaging, Second plain lid included, Three-Year Warranty, VESA mounting plate included |
| Aspect Ratio | Unknown |
| Best Sellers Rank | #40,248 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #1,242 in Mini Computers |
| Brand | Intel |
| Built-In Media | NUC KIT |
| CPU Model | Core i7 6770HQ |
| CPU Model Number | Core i7-6770HQ |
| CPU Model Speed Maximum | 3.5 GHz |
| CPU Speed | 2.6 GHz |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 32 GB |
| Cache Size | 32 GB |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Keyboard, Monitor, Mouse, Printer, Projector, Television |
| Connectivity Technology | 2x front USB 3.0 (one charging), 2x rear USB 3.0, 2x internal USB 3.0 and 2x internal USB 2.0 via header, Front Consumer Infrared port, Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps) and USB 3.1 Gen2 (10 Gbps) and DisplayPort 1.2 via USB-C connector |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 285 Reviews |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 3840x2160 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00735858303453 |
| Graphics Card Description | Integrated |
| Graphics Card Interface | Integrated |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
| Graphics Description | Integrated |
| Graphics Ram Type | DDR DRAM |
| Hard Disk Description | SSHD |
| Hard Disk Interface | eSATA |
| Hardware Interface | Bluetooth |
| Human-Interface Input | Keyboard |
| Item Dimensions | 5.94 x 6.49 x 1.69 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.4 Kilograms |
| Keyboard Description | Ergonomic |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
| Memory Slots Available | 2 |
| Memory Speed | 2.6 GHz |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 65536 MB |
| Model Name | BOXNUC6I7KYK1 |
| Model Number | BOXNUC6I7KYK1 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Number of Component Outputs | 1 |
| Operating System | Windows 10, 8.1, 7 |
| Personal Computer Design Type | Mini PC |
| Power Plug Type | Type A - 2 pin (North American) |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 4 |
| Processor Series | Core i7 6770HQ |
| Processor Socket | BGA 1440 |
| Processor Speed | 2.6 GHz |
| RAM Memory Installed | 32 GB |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR4 |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 32 GB |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Screen Size | 1 |
| Speaker Type | External Speakers Required |
| Specific Uses For Product | Everyday Use |
| Specification Met | Energy Star |
| Style Name | with power cord |
| Total Number of HDMI Ports | 1 |
| Total Thunderbolt Ports | 1 |
| Total Usb Ports | 4 |
| UPC | 735858303453 |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Output Interface | HDMI 2.0 (4K 60Hz) and Mini DisplayPort 1.2 (4K 60Hz) and DisplayPort 1.2 via USB-C |
| Video Processor | Intel |
| Warranty Description | 3-year limited warranty |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11ac |
| Wireless Network Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Intel
- **CPU Model:** Core i7 6770HQ
- **CPU Speed:** 2.6 GHz
- **Cache Size:** 32 GB
- **Graphics Card Description:** Integrated
- **Graphics Coprocessor:** Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 65536 MB
- **Operating System:** Windows 10, 8.1, 7
- **Personal computer design type:** Mini PC
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Everyday Use

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NUC Skull Candy with Thunderbolt compatible with RAZER CORE!
*by C***N on February 2, 2017*

This is one helluva micro form factor PC. It is about 1/3 the size of my ASUS VivoPC and way more powerful. I went with the 2x16GB SODIMMs, maxing out the memory to 32GB. I went with the Intel SSD6 500GB NVMe SSD for the hard drive to complete the build. I have been able to get it working with the RAZER CORE making this a great gaming PC as well without the bulk of a mini-Tower. Pros: - Small and powerful: The NUC is very capable of replacing any desktop and it is very portable. - Iris Pro 580: I am actually surprise on how well this GPU performed with games at the 4K resolution setting. The fan was on full blast during game play, but it did work with moderate graphics settings with the game. - Thunderbolt port: It is compatible with RAZER CORE!!! Just make sure to update the Thunderbolt driver to the latest that is available from Intel's website. I went with the ASUS GTX 1060 OC 6GB GPU and game play is pretty awesome. Also, the NUC fan does not go full blast during game play anymore, a definite plus. - Two NVMe slots: One for OS and the other for apps/data. Good options for storage before you need to plug an external USB 3.0 hard drive to it. - Up to 32 GB of RAM support: You can run VM clients on this if you wanted to. Cons: - More USB 3.0 ports: I could have used another two USB 3.0 ports in the back or a single USB 2.0 port in the front. The USB 2.0 port is for wireless keyboard/mouse since USB 3.0 seems to interfere with them. You will definitely want to invest in a USB 3.0 hub, especially if you plan to plug a BD/DVD reader to the NUC. - The fan is always on: They could be heard and are at full blast while running graphics intensive applications. Even the Bing's webpage (live) cam cause the fan to kick up. You might want to consider this if you want to use it for HTPC and maybe put in in an entertainment unit. - Along with the fan noise, the unit can generate a bit of heat. Not hot enough to be concerned or too hot to handle, but enough to not want to put it in an confined space without ventilation. - The NVMe performance seems to be adequate and not as fast compared to a PCIe NVMe adapter for NVMe SSDs. Using the same NVMe SSD on a HP EliteDesk 800 G2 (i7 6700U, 48GB RAM) versus this NUC, the HP desktop seemed faster. I do not have any captured performance metrics, so this is perception. Maybe someone can prove this if not already done. Overall, I am very pleased with the Intel NUC Skull Candy. I was comparing this to the Gigabyte and ZOTAC offerings and very glad I made this choice since it had the Thunderbolt port. I think I paid more in the end when comparing the NUC+RCORE+GTX1060, being the major differences, I got the latest hardware and the flexibility to upgarde the GPU in the future. Did I mention that it is compatible with the RAZER CORE!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4K Plex Media Player
*by C***W on January 5, 2017*

The primary purpose for this product was to be an HTPC in the form of a Plex Media Player, playing media files off my Home Computer's Plex Media Server. The ram and nvme ssd I purchased were: Ballistix Sport LT 8GB Single DDR4 2400 MT/s (PC4-19200) SODIMM 260-Pin Memory - BLS8G4S240FSD and Samsung 960 EVO Series - 250GB PCIe NVMe - M.2 Internal SSD (MZ-V6E250BW) . Windows Installation Of course with Windows 7 being my one true love I created a bootable usb and started the installation. However, keyboard and mouse would not work. Google search indicated that Windows 7 had no support for USB 3.0. So I made the modifications necessary to support USB 3.0. Then I discovered, of course, no nvme support and it could not detect the hard drive. Losing patience, I just downloaded the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool and created a Windows 10 bootable usb. My first attempt to install Windows 10 failed, I got the "windows could not set the offline locale information error". I rebooted, deleted the partitions, and tried again. It worked the second time. Harmony Support Being the fool I was without thoroughly looking through the spec sheet, I bought a Flirc -- to be compatible with my Harmony remote. But of course, the Skull Canyon has an IR port already. After I installed the driver, I was able to look up this exact NUC model number and add it as a device. From there everything worked perfectly. Plex Media Player Just wanted to note that there is a difference between the Plex Media Server and Plex Media Player. Make sure to download the Plex Media Player for a more Home Theater like experience. Hdmi 2.0 By now infamous Hdmi 2.0 fallout has ended. My device already had the Hdmi 2.0 firmware update. Just make sure to be plugged in directly to the TV. I was connected to a Octava 4 x 1 HDMI Audio switch with ARC and Optical Audio output and it would only display 4k at 30hz. There's a firmware update for that switch to support 4k, so I'll fiddle with that later. And also I had problems with surround sound. Connecting directly to the TV resolved my issue. So! No lag, works as desired. I also have a Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 Plus, Touchpad Keyboard for Internet-Connected TVs which works very well with this setup.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great form factor, ho hum price
*by T***K on September 25, 2016*

This latest iteration of Intel's NUC series is well formed, if pricey. The device was smaller and heavier than I expected - appropriate for the NUC series and the power draw of this unit. I have purchased Intel NUCs in the past for fanless, special purpose x86-based systems. Such systems were not suitable as a desktop replacement. I bought this system as a small form factor desktop for light development activities, web browsing, email, and very light gaming (mostly of the retro form). I paired this system with 32 GB of Patriot RAM and a 256 GB Samsung 950 Pro M.2 256 GB drive. Installation was easy - remove four screws, install memory, remove one screw, install drive, replace screws. The power brick is quite large, maybe 80% the size of the unit, and much larger even than my Macbook Pro's charger. A necessary evil it sits out of sight and mind. The first thing I did was update the firmware to the latest revision using a bootable USB drive. It is interesting that DOS can still be used after all these years to update things like the BIOS/Firmware. I received the unit with revision 0037 and updated to the latest current revision (0041). Uneventful setup. The firmware is not as feature rich as most "gaming" system firmware; you are in Intel's world and you play by their rules. I run Arch Linux on the NUC. Setup was straightforward and most hardware seems well supported, although I do not currently use the wireless connectivity provided. The EFI setup environment is similar to past versions, and configuring it was straightforward and minimal. After so many years of setting up systems using BIOS, MBRs, and bootloaders (and having only setup two EFI-based systems in the past) I had the read through my distribution of choice's documentation carefully. Once setup and installed I had no further issues. The graphics for the Iris Pro seem reasonably well supported in Linux. The KDE Plasma desktop looks as one would expect and performance is on par with my desktop class system running a similar OS setup. In general I had no issues. The fan noise is typically quiet and under load noticeable but not too distracting. Plenty of connection options provide future expandability. The only gripe I have is the current price point. The form factor is great, but once you factor in the cost of RAM and an M.2 SSD, you can easily purchase an equivalent or better desktop system more suited for gaming. Four stars because I really like the product but the total cost is not competitive for similar hardware.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Intel NUC 6 Performance Kit (NUC6i7KYK) - Core i7, Add't Components Needed, 250GB, Windows 10, 8.1, 7
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- SAMSUNG 970 EVO Plus SSD 1TB NVMe M.2 Internal Solid State Drive w/ V-NAND Technology, Storage and Memory Expansion for Gaming, Graphics w/ Heat Control, Max Speed, MZ-V7S1T0B/AM

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