Go to Roons website and follow instructions. I used an Intel i5 NUC and 256GB M.2 drive. It's pretty simple just need to make sure you get a NUC that will support ROCK. https://kb.roonlabs.com/Roon_Optimized_Core_Kit |
The Nucleus is built using an Intel NUC in a fanless case. It is not that difficult to put this together yourself if you are somewhat comfortable with computers. If you have ever built your own PC, it will be easy. https://kb.roonlabs.com/ROCK:_Getting_Started https://kb.roonlabs.com/ROCK_Install_Guide Do a google search for Roon Rock Install and you will find a number of videos to walk you through the process. Building your own will cost you less than half the price of purchasing the Nucleus. |
When you build your NUC, you'll have to select an M.2 drive to hold the OS and database, and RAM. Make sure you visit Intel's compatibility website to find M.2 drives and RAM that has been validated on the particular NUC you are using. You can often find non-validated parts that will work, but based on the many posts on Roon's forum by folks that have tried to save a little money, you are asking for problems down the road. |
