Shuttle's smallest series of models, the XPC nano, gets reinforcements. With the new NC10 series, Shuttle introduces four mini-PCs for the playback of 4K content in reduced format. Available processors in the Intel “Whiskey Lake U” generation range from the energy-saving Celeron Dual Core to the powerful i7 Quad Core.
As with the previous NC03 series, four different models are available in the NC10 series, equipped with Celeron, Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors respectively. The flagship model NC10U7 comes with four Cores and eight Threads and runs at a maximum turbo frequency of 4,6 GHz.
The models in question are the following:
- NC10U: Celeron 4205U (2 MB Cache, 1,80 GHz, 2 Core, 2 Thread), Intel UHD Graphics 610, 1 × USB 3.2 (5 Gbit) Type A, 1 × USB 3.2 (5 Gbit) Type C
- NC10U3: Core i3-8145U (4 MB Cache, up to 3,90 GHz, 2 Core, 4 Thread), Intel UHD Graphics 620, 1 × USB 3.2 (10 Gbit) type A, 1 × USB 3.2 (10 Gbit) type C.
- NC10U5: Core i5-8265U (6 MB Cache, up to 3,90 GHz, 4 Core, 8 Thread), Intel UHD Graphics 620, 1 × USB 3.2 (10 Gbit) type A, 1 × USB 3.2 (10 Gbit) type C.
- NC10U7: Core i7-8565U (8 MB Cache, up to 4,60 GHz, 4 Core, 8 Thread), Intel UHD Graphics 620, 1 × USB 3.2 (10 Gbit) type A, 1 × USB 3.2 (10 Gbit) type C.
With a minimum size of 142 x 142 x 42, these models offer enough space for a 2,5-inch (15mm) drive in the form of an SSD or hard drive. Two SO-DIMM slots allow you to integrate up to 32GB of DDR4-2133 / 2400 memory. There is also a free M.2 slot for expansion, which thanks to the PCI-Express connection also supports fast 80 mm long NVMe cards. A second M.2 slot is already equipped with a WLAN module.
An HDMI 2.0a connection and a DisplayPort 1.2 connection allow playback of 4K content at 60 images per second. Various connections include 2x USB 2.0 and 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type A / C); starting with the NC10U3 model, a 3.2 Gbit / s USB 2 Gen 10 port is available. The equipment is completed by 1x Intel Gigabit Ethernet, 1x RS-232, SD reader and Audio.
An efficient temperature controlled speed fan takes care of the system cooling.
All models offer various installation possibilities; eg. vertically thanks to the aluminum base supplied or mounted on a surface of your choice and suitable monitors thanks to the VESA support also included in the equipment.
With the XPC accessory WLN-M the NC10 series can be optionally equipped with a WLAN module with two external antennas supporting 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0 standard.
Shuttle's recommended retail price for the NC10U is € 194, for the NC10U3 is € 438, for the NC10U5 is € 542 and for the NC10U7 is € 684 (incl. 22% VAT). All the aforementioned models will be commercially available at the time of publication of this release.
