Best Desktop Barebones

The Intel NUC allows you to connect 2 monitors and display the picture on both of them simultaneously. The Intel vPro technology enables your providers of IT service to control the system remotely or execute its updating. This will allow you to prevent hacking and protect all of your most important data. You can easily attach Intel NUC to the backside of a monitor or an HD TV by means of the VESA mount. A replaceable cover will meet all your needs related to the style and the design of the PC.

The first noticeable thing about this barebonеs desktop PC is a recognizable MSI Cubi design. The Cubi’s case distinguishes itself by having rounded edges, which visually shrink the case and make it look more compact. You are offered 2 color choices and thus can choose either a snow white or black barebone case color. The MSI Cubi’s case has a matte finish, which fortunately will not result in fingerprints left after every touch so the Cubi appearance will persist for a longer time. The manufacturer foreseeingly included a VESA mounting plate in the supply package, which is very practicable as you can attach this mini PC to your display transforming it into a full-fledged PC. This compact barebone PC has the extension ports placed at both sides so as to make the connection of peripheral devices convenient and easy. Moreover, this barebones desktop kit by MSI can output a video signal to two displays simultaneously owing to HDMI and Mini Display ports availability.

In view of the above, we consider such barebone PC to be in high demand in the office, at home or at some commercial facility. The dual display support can be used at a customer service outlet, for example at reception, at a hotel or in a restaurant. Its compactness will definitely help it blend into any environment and convert a mere display into a PC.

My Digital SSD 120 Gb is a great addition to this barebone's storage, which can also improve its performance.

The small mainboard of this desktop barebone includes everything that can be found in an ordinary personal computer. To connect a monitor or TV, you can use a composite video input or an HDMI port whereas an OEM LCD screen can be connected through a DSI port. 4 USB ports, combined into a hub, allow connecting a mouse, keyboard, and other external devices. Headphones or speakers can be connected via a conventional 3.5 mm jack. You can go online using Wi-Fi or Ethernet port.

The board the size of a credit card serves as a full-fledged computer and includes all the necessary interfaces. The device can be used as a media center for your TV or as a perfect assistant to control your smart home. There are 40 in and out contacts for connecting peripherals and a variety of sensors. The basic OS for Raspberry Pi 3 is Linux (in all its distributions). You can install the OS with the help of a microSD card, which is placed in a special slot on the motherboard. If you get in trouble and reset the settings of your Raspberry Pi 3, don't worry - just create a backup image of the OS on the microSD card and you will be able to restore the software within minutes.

This model has a wide variety of different interfaces. One of the advantages is the number of USB ports: there are 7 of them and 4 belong to USB 3.0 standard (which ensures the high-speed data transfer). A 4-in-1 card reader allows you to insert cards of different types. There are also HDMI and DisplayPort on the back side for connecting a monitor or a TV set . No need to say that this barebones desktop computer has a built-in Wi-Fi module, so you can set up a wireless Internet connection. However, an Ethernet port is also available. For connecting other devices and peripherals, this barebone desktop has offers Bluetooth connectivity and a headphone out port, thanks to which you can pretty easily create the fully functional home cinema.

Purchasing this ZBOX Sphere OI520 series barebones desktop PC, you will not only emphasize your individuality (since it looks like a ball and may serve as an element of decor in your house), but also you will get a quite functional device, capable of handling most home and office tasks. In order to install all the hardware components you need, you just need to unscrew the top cover of the unit. Pick this model if you want to be stylish and use a fairly powerful mini PC!

The board includes everything you need for connection of this barebone desktop to various devices. A built-in Wi-Fi module allows you to go online. One of the advantages of this model is the possibility to connect SATA drives. There is an HDMI port for displaying a picture on the screen of your monitor (or TV). Moreover, there's a DSI connector to connect an OEM LCD screen. 2 USB ports are quite sufficient for connecting external storage devices and peripherals. It goes without saying this barebone desktop PC has an audio jack through which you can plug speakers or headphones in.

Banana Pro supports the most popular software platforms, such as Android 4.4, Linux-distributions (Debian, Ubuntu, Kali Linux, openSUSE, Fedora, Arch Linux), and system images for Raspberry Pi and Cubieboard. The installation is performed with the help of an SD card supplied in the barebones desktop kit. It's easy to re-install the image if some software failure occurs. This barebone desktop computer is so easy in use that a common person can cope with the installation and settings. You can equip this barebones desktop PC with some additional modules and use it, for example, as a server for controlling your smart home. For example, you can connect a thermometer, pressure gauge, hydrometer, and so on. You can build the whole weather station. It's self-evident you can connect cameras and other hardware, too!