diff --git a/meta-nuc/conf/machine/nuc.conf b/meta-nuc/conf/machine/nuc.conf
index c37b4644..1f7321d4 100644
--- a/meta-nuc/conf/machine/nuc.conf
+++ b/meta-nuc/conf/machine/nuc.conf
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 #@DESCRIPTION: Machine configuration for Intel NUC model DC3217IYE
 # i.e. Ivy Bridge + Panther Point
 
-PREFERRED_VERSION_linux-yocto ?= "3.4%"
+PREFERRED_VERSION_linux-yocto ?= "3.8%"
 MACHINE_FEATURES += "va-impl-intel wifi"
 
 require conf/machine/include/tune-x86_64.inc