Build a home media server with Intel’s NUC 8 at $399 shipped (All-time low, Reg. up to $530)

$530/$399

Newegg offers the Intel NUC 8 2.2GHz Mini PC (NUC8I3CYSM1) for $399 shipped. That’s good for a $99 discount from the going rate at Amazon, is $40 under our previous mention and a match of the all-time low. For comparison, it sells for $530 at B&H. Intel’s latest NUC sports 8GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive, alongside an eighth-generation Core i3 processor. That makes it one of the company’s most capable miniature computers yet. You’ll also find Gigabit Ethernet, dual USB 3.0 ports as well as two HDMI outputs included on the highly-customizable PC. Having just been released at the end of 2018, reviews are still coming in, but previous generations are highly-rated.

Those looking for a more barebones alternative will be right at home with the Intel NUC 6 Essential Kit at $280. It lacks any built-in memory or storage, meaning you’ll have to supply your own hard drive and RAM. But if you already have the needed components, it’s a more affordable way to get started.

Intel NUC 8 Mini PC (NUC8I3CYSM) features:

• 2.2 GHz Intel Core i3-8121U Dual-Core
• 8GB of LPDDR4 2400 MHz RAM
• 1TB Hard Drive with Intel Optane Support
• AMD Radeon 540 Graphics
• 2 x HDMI 2.0b
• 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 | 2 x USB 2.0
• Gigabit Ethernet Port
• 802.11ac Wi-Fi | Bluetooth 5
• 15W Thermal Design Power
• Windows 10 Home