- Cloud Backup
Cloud Backup vs Local Backup: Which Does Your Business Need?
5 Feb, 2026







£549.38 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
For £434.42 ex‑VAT, this ASUS NUC 15 Pro barebone is a “build it your way” option that makes the most sense if you already know exactly what you want to spec and you’ve got someone in the business who’s happy to do the install/validation. The NUC line tends to be reliable, quiet-ish, and straightforward to deploy in small offices or departmental use—think admin PCs, light dev, VDI/remote work endpoints (with the right setup), or a compact lab box where you don’t want a full tower taking over a desk. If you want something tidy, energy-conscious, and easy to manage, it’s a solid base.
That said, “barebone” is the catch: you still have to add memory and storage, and sometimes the final bill lands higher than you expect once you choose the right parts for performance, warranty expectations, and lifecycle support. I’d only buy this if either (a) the end users’ requirements are known (so you’re not wasting money), or (b) you can standardise builds across a handful of machines. If you just need “a working PC this week” for general office use with minimal hassle, you’ll likely get better value buying a fully built system from a reseller with support baked in.

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