Intel BOXNUC7I3BNH NUC 7 Core i3 Kit

The Intel NUC 7 Mainstream Kit (NUC7i3BNH) is a barebones mini PC built around the 7th Generation Intel Core i3-7100U processor, a dual-core chip running at 2.40 GHz with 3 MB of cache and Intel HD Graphics 620. Its purpose is to provide a compact, energy-efficient foundation onto which you add your own memory, storage, and operating system — giving you full control over the final configuration and cost. The chassis measures just a few inches across, making it small enough to mount behind a monitor with a VESA bracket or tuck discreetly onto a shelf.

Storage flexibility is a notable strength of this particular NUC model. The "tall" chassis variant (BNH) includes both an M.2 slot supporting SATA3, PCIe x4 Gen3 NVMe, and AHCI solid-state drives, and a 2.5-inch internal bay for a traditional SATA SSD or hard drive. This means you can run a fast NVMe boot drive alongside a larger capacity storage drive within the same tiny enclosure. Memory support covers dual-channel DDR4-2133 via two SO-DIMM slots, up to a maximum of 32 GB. For connectivity, you get USB 3.1 Gen 2 at 10 Gbps, DisplayPort 1.2 output through USB-C, full-size HDMI, a microSDXC card slot, dual built-in microphones, and Intel Wireless-AC with Bluetooth. It is a capable platform for everyday desktop use, media playback, digital signage, or lightweight server applications.