Which componenets required to complete a NUC

[jsmileb]

I am interested in building a NUC from Intel. I know I will need an OS, HDD and memory. Since the OS comes on a DVD, I will probably have to add a USB optical media drive. Not sure how to add WiFi connectivity. I want to use an SSD in the 250Gb range. I am opting for the NUC 54250. If anyone has put together a NUC, Id be interested in hearing how you configured, and which components proved to be compatible. Also, if I am missing anything please let me know. Thanks for looking in.

 

[DelJo63]

Btw:- NUC (Next Unit of Computing). Just gota love thos marketing boys and their buzz words.

 

[St1ckM4n]

You can transfer OS DVD install media to a bootable USB stick, and just use that.

 

[MrBlkfx1]

Well, you will not be able to add a HDD to the NUC you listed. That is, unless you went the MSATA route for storage. As for WIFI, you'll need to buy a PCIe Wireless adapter. You could also purchase one of those dongles.

I can't really advise you on what parts to use for this. Up until today I didn't know these were a thing. Depending on what you plan to use it for and your budget, I'd probably suggest investing in another product.

 

[mo_gallakonokis]

You can transfer OS DVD install media to a bootable USB stick, and just use that.

Used this tool to image, worked perfectly. http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool