ASUS NUC 13 RNUC13L3Hv70000 UCFF Black i7-1370P

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At £654.62 ex-VAT for an ASUS NUC 13 barebones, this is a “small box, serious work” sort of purchase — but it only makes sense if you can reuse storage/​RAM you already have (or you’re comfortable choosing them confidently). The i7-1370P class is more than enough for day-to-day office apps, browser-heavy workloads, light design, and typical B2B workstation roles; plus the UCFF footprint is genuinely convenient for places where desks and ports are tight. Where it can feel like money well spent is managed estates too: standardising on a compact platform makes deployments and spares easier, and these ASUS NUC units have a practical, workmanlike vibe rather than “hype” marketing.

That said, I’d be cautious if you’re expecting it to be a value win for everything. Barebones pricing can surprise you once you add suitable RAM and an SSD, and the real total cost depends heavily on what you still need to buy. Also, if you need lots of expansion, internal upgrades, or heavy compute bursts, you may be happier with a more upgrade-friendly small-form PC rather than locking into a compact UCFF chassis. If your goal is quiet, reliable, space-efficient PCs for lots of users (or a small tech room) and you’re happy to finish the build, this is a sensible pick; if you want an all-in “just buy and forget” workstation without thought, I’d look for a more complete bundle or a chassis with broader headroom.