So, should you buy the Intel NUC 7 Where the Intel NUC really excels is in size and weight. It has the smallest footprint of any x86-based system we've reviewed and is the second lightest – which is bumped up by its mechanical hard drive.
Large stock storage capacity; Good performance; despite its 4GB of RAM; Very light and portable
Performance doesn't match the price tag; Could be improved with more RAM; Better competitor designs out there