Intel Nuc5pgyhIntel NUC5PGYH Mini PC Pentium N3700 4GB 120GB SSD No OS WiFi Computer

Intel NUC5PGYH Ultra-Compact Mini PC

A palm-sized Intel NUC mini PC powered by an Intel Pentium N3700 quad-core processor, with 4GB of RAM, a 120GB SATA SSD, a 32GB onboard second drive and built-in Wi-Fi. No operating system is installed, so it is ready for you to load the OS of your choice. Every unit is professionally tested in Melbourne, supplied in Excellent condition and backed by a 12-month warranty from Reboot IT, with free standard AU shipping.

Key Benefits

• Ultra-compact footprint. The Intel NUC is a genuine mini PC that takes up only a small patch of desk space, making it easy to tuck beside a monitor, onto a shelf or behind a reception counter.
• Quad-core Pentium processor. The Intel Pentium N3700 has four cores and four threads, running from 1.60GHz up to 2.40GHz burst frequency, for dependable everyday computing.
• Low-power design. Intel rates the Pentium N3700 at just 6W, so this little machine is well suited to spaces where it may be left running for long periods.
• SSD plus a second drive. A 120GB SATA solid state drive gives quicker boots and application launches than a mechanical hard drive, and a 32GB onboard second drive adds extra room for files or a separate workspace.
• Built-in Wi-Fi. Wireless networking is built in, so the NUC can join your office or home network without running a network cable to wherever you place it.
• A clean slate for your own OS. No operating system is installed, which suits buyers who already hold a licence, prefer Linux, or plan to deploy their own standard image.

Performance in Use

The Intel NUC5PGYH belongs to Intel's Next Unit of Computing range, a family of small form factor computers designed to deliver a full desktop PC experience in a box that fits in the palm of your hand. This unit is built around the Intel Pentium N3700, a Braswell-generation processor with four cores and four threads, a base frequency of 1.60GHz, a burst frequency of up to 2.40GHz and 2MB of cache. It is designed for efficiency rather than raw speed, which makes it a sensible fit for lighter, well-defined workloads: web browsing, email, word processing, spreadsheets, point-of-sale software, digital signage, thin-client and remote desktop sessions, and streaming media.

The 4GB of RAM is enough for a lightweight operating system and a handful of applications open at once, such as a browser with a few tabs, a document and a chat client. Storage is where this particular unit stands out for its size. The main 120GB SATA SSD handles the operating system and applications, and because it is a solid state drive it starts up and opens programs noticeably faster than a traditional spinning hard drive, with no moving parts to wear out. The 32GB onboard second drive gives you a separate place to keep files, installers or a recovery image, independent of the main SSD.

Because no operating system is installed, you choose how the NUC is set up. Businesses with volume licensing can deploy their own standard image, hobbyists and home-lab users can install a Linux distribution, and anyone with an existing Windows licence can install and activate it themselves. This flexibility makes the NUC a popular pick for kiosk and signage projects, network utility boxes, home theatre PCs, lab machines and simple office workstations where a full-size tower would be overkill.

With built-in Wi-Fi the NUC can sit wherever it is most convenient, whether that is behind a display, under a desk or on a bookshelf, without needing a network cable run to it. The very low 6W processor rating means the machine sips power compared with a typical desktop tower, which matters for devices that stay switched on through the working day or around the clock. For a reception desk, a meeting-room screen, a classroom display or a family computer for light browsing and homework, the NUC5PGYH offers a tidy, space-saving setup at a fraction of the size of a conventional PC.

Getting started is straightforward. Connect a display, keyboard and mouse, prepare installation media for your chosen operating system, and install it to the 120GB SSD. Once the OS is running, you can use the 32GB onboard second drive as extra space for documents, media or backups. Because the NUC arrives with its drives wiped and no software preloaded, there is no leftover bloatware or previous user data to remove, and you stay in full control of which applications, updates and security settings are applied. For IT teams, that makes the NUC easy to bring into line with existing deployment and management processes.

It is important to match the machine to the job. The Pentium N3700 is an entry-level processor, so this NUC is not the right choice for video editing, modern gaming, large databases or heavy multitasking with many demanding applications. For those workloads a Core i5 or Core i7 desktop is a better fit. For focused, lighter tasks, however, the NUC delivers a compact and dependable computer, fully tested by our Melbourne technicians before dispatch.

Tech Specs

Is It Right for You?

Condition Grades

This unit is supplied in Grade A - Excellent condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this Intel NUC come with an operating system?

No. No operating system is installed on this unit. You will need to install your own, such as Windows (with your own licence) or a Linux distribution, before use.

What processor does the NUC5PGYH have?

It has an Intel Pentium N3700 from the Braswell generation, with four cores, four threads, a 1.60GHz base frequency, up to 2.40GHz burst frequency and 2MB of cache. It suits browsing, office documents, signage and other lighter workloads.

How much storage does it have?

This unit has a 120GB SATA SSD as its main drive, plus a 32GB onboard second drive for extra files or a separate workspace.

Does it have wireless networking?

Yes. This NUC has built-in Wi-Fi, so it can connect to your wireless network without a cable.

Is the second drive separate from the main SSD?

Yes. The 32GB onboard second drive is in addition to the 120GB SATA SSD, giving this unit two storage locations. Most buyers install the operating system on the SSD and use the second drive for extra files, installers or backups.

Is it suitable for gaming or video editing?

No. The Pentium N3700 is an entry-level, low-power processor designed for everyday tasks. For gaming or creative work we recommend one of our Core i5 or Core i7 desktops instead.

Is shipping free and how is it tested?

Yes, this mini PC ships with free standard AU shipping. Before dispatch every unit is tested, cleaned and graded by our Melbourne technicians.

Warranty & Why Buy From Reboot IT

Every Intel NUC5PGYH comes with a 12-month warranty from Reboot IT covering hardware faults under normal use. Reboot IT has been refurbishing and supplying business-grade IT equipment from Melbourne since 2001, and every computer is professionally tested, cleaned and graded by our in-house technicians before it leaves the warehouse. Each NUC is checked for processor, memory, storage, wireless and port function, and the drives are wiped so the machine is a clean slate for your chosen operating system. If anything goes wrong within the warranty period, our Melbourne team is here to help.

Buying refurbished hardware is a smart way to get dependable equipment for less while keeping good technology in use and out of landfill. Enjoy free standard AU shipping, local Australian support and a team that knows these machines inside out. Visit reboot-it.com.au for more refurbished desktops, laptops and monitors.