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Intel BXNUC9i5QNX1 NUC 9 Extreme Gaming Mini PC

★★★★★4.2 (47 reviews)
UHD4096 x 2160i5-9300H32GB DDR4Thunderbolt 3

Unleash Extreme Performance in a Mini PackageIntroducing the Intel NUC 9 Extreme Kit (NUC9i5QNX), a powerhouse of performance in a compact form factor. Equipped with a 9th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, ample RAM, and lightning-fast SSD storage, this mini desktop is designed for gaming, content cre...

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Overview

Unleash Extreme Performance in a Mini Package

Introducing the Intel NUC 9 Extreme Kit (NUC9i5QNX), a powerhouse of performance in a compact form factor. Equipped with a 9th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, ample RAM, and lightning-fast SSD storage, this mini desktop is designed for gaming, content creation, and demanding business applications. Its expandable design lets you customize it to your needs.

Specifications:

  • Processor: Intel Core i5-9300H 6-Core
  • RAM: 32GB DDR4
  • Storage: 2TB PCIe SSD
  • Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi 6
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5
  • Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt 3, HDMI
  • Operating System: Windows 10 Pro

Key Features

The Intel NUC 9 offers something exciting in the mini PC world, with a potent workstation crammed into one of the smallest desktop designs. The mini PC category is defined by small sizes, which is only 9.37 x 8.5 x 3.78“. The NUC 9 steps things up in a big way with Intel processing, Intel UHD 630 graphics and room for storage and expansion cards.

9th Generation Intel i5-9300H (Quad-core 8 threads, base clock speed 2.40 GHz, max turbo to 4.10 GHz, 8MB L3 Cache); 32GB DDR4 Memory; 2TB M.2 SSD

2 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 (support 40Gbps data transfer and DisplayPort 1.2), 4x rear USB Type-A 3.1 Gen2, 2x front USB 3.1 Type-A 3.1 Gen2, 1 x HDMI 2.0a, 2 x RJ-45, 1 x 3.5 mm Headphone Output; Intel Wireless-AX200 Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5

Intel UHD 630 Integrated Graphics, support to expandable with 3 monitors via HDMI & Thunderbolt 3 Ports. Maximum supported resolution of 4096 x 2160@60Hz; Support to add external Mini dedicated graphics card, up to Geforce RTX 2070 Mini graphics card, video card limit length of 8 inches

Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, FREE upgrade to Windows 11 Pro available. Ideal for Work from Home, Zoom meeting, Online Meeting, Student, Home, Professionals, Small Business, and School Education; Ideal for gaming enthusiasts and ensure your most Gaming applications will run reliably on this Computer: League of Legends, DOTA, It take two, World of Warcraft and CS GO (Recommend to add a Mini dedicated graphics card for games)

Specifications

Model
NUC 9 Extreme Gaming Mini PC
Processor
9th Generation Intel i5-9300H (Quad-core)
Base Clock Speed
2.40 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
4.10 GHz
L3 Cache
8MB
RAM
32GB DDR4 Memory
Storage
2TB M.2 SSD
Graphics
Intel UHD 630 Integrated Graphics (support external Mini dedicated graphics card up to RTX 2070 Mini)
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (Free upgrade to Windows 11 Pro available)
Dimensions
9.37 x 8.5 x 3.78 inches
Wireless Connectivity
Intel Wireless-AX200 Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5
Ports
2 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3, 4x rear USB Type-A 3.1 Gen2, 2x front USB 3.1 Type-A 3.1 Gen2, 1 x HDMI 2.0a, 2 x RJ-45, 1 x 3.5 mm Headphone Output
Monitor Support
Up to 3 monitors via HDMI & Thunderbolt 3
Max Supported Resolution
4096 x 2160@60Hz

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features a 9th Generation Intel i5-9300H processor with quad-core, eight threads, and turbo speeds up to 4.10 GHz, providing strong performance for gaming and demanding applications.
  • Comes with a generous 32GB DDR4 Memory and a fast 2TB M.2 SSD, offering excellent multitasking capabilities and vast storage.
  • The compact size of 9.37 x 8.5 x 3.78" makes it one of the smallest desktop designs while still housing potent components.
  • Offers comprehensive connectivity including 2 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports and multiple USB 3.1 Type-A ports.
  • Includes Intel Wireless-AX200 Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5, ensuring modern and high-speed wireless connectivity.

👎 Cons

  • The Intel UHD 630 Integrated Graphics, while present, is noted to be insufficient for most modern games and requires an external Mini dedicated graphics card for gaming.
  • The recommendation to add an external Mini dedicated graphics card (up to Geforce RTX 2070 Mini) adds an extra cost and complexity to the setup.
  • The limited graphics card length of 8 inches means only specific "mini" versions of dedicated GPUs are compatible, restricting choices.
  • Although it supports a FREE upgrade to Windows 11 Pro, it initially comes with Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, which might require a user to perform the upgrade.
  • The "gaming" aspect relies heavily on the optional external graphics card, which is not included in the base unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is equipped with a 9th Generation Intel i5-9300H processor, which is a quad-core, 8-thread CPU with a base clock speed of 2.40 GHz and max turbo to 4.10 GHz.
The Intel NUC 9 Extreme comes with 32GB DDR4 Memory and a 2TB M.2 SSD.
The Intel UHD 630 Integrated Graphics is not sufficient for most gaming applications; it is recommended to add an external Mini dedicated graphics card for optimal gaming performance.
This mini PC supports an external Mini dedicated graphics card with a video card limit length of 8 inches, up to a Geforce RTX 2070 Mini graphics card.
It ships with Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, with a free upgrade to Windows 11 Pro available.

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