Intel
Intel BXNUC9i5QNX1-3687-214094 NUC Mini Desktop i5 UHD 630
UHDi5-9300H32GB DDR4500WBluetooth 5.2
A 9th-gen quad-core NUC upgraded to 32GB RAM and 4TB NVMe SSD delivers desktop-class throughput in a chassis smaller than a hardcover book.
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Overview
Key Features
【Upgraded】 Seal is opened for Hardware/Software upgrade only to enhance performance. No Display ; Wi-Fi 6 AX200 Wifi, Bluetooth 5.2, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), No Webcam, .
【Powerful Performance with Intel Core i5-9300H Quad Core】 9th Gen Intel Core i5-9300H 2.40GHz Processor (upto 4.1 GHz, 8MB Cache, 4-Cores, 8-Threads, ) ; Intel UHD 630 Integrated Graphics, .
【High Speed and Multitasking】 32GB DDR4 SODIMM; 500W Power Supply; Black Color, .
【Enormous Storage】 4TB PCIe NVMe SSD; 6 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C), SD Reader, No Optical Drive, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack., Windows 10 Home., 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from GreatPriceTech (Professionally upgraded by GreatPriceTech)
Includes Microsoft 365 Personal 1 Year Subscription for 1 User(Microsoft 365 Personal | 12-Month Subscription, 1 person | Premium Office apps | 1TB OneDrive cloud storage | PC/Mac;Annual Subscription;Works on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android), Dockztorm USB Hub
Specifications
Wireless Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6 AX200, Bluetooth 5.2
Wired Connectivity
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
Processor
Intel Core i5-9300H Quad Core
Processor Generation
9th Gen
Processor Speed
2.40GHz (upto 4.1 GHz)
Cache
8MB
Processor Cores
4
Processor Threads
8
Graphics
Intel UHD 630 Integrated Graphics
RAM
32GB DDR4 SODIMM
Power Supply
500W
Color
Black
Storage
4TB PCIe NVMe SSD
USB 3.1 Gen2 Ports
6
Video Output
1 HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C)
Card Reader
SD Reader
Optical Drive
No Optical Drive
Audio Ports
Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Operating System
Windows 10 Home
Included Software
Microsoft 365 Personal 1 Year Subscription
Included Accessory
Dockztorm USB Hub
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- The Core i5-9300H's 4.1 GHz single-core turbo delivers responsive performance for productivity and light creative workloads in a chassis under 1 liter in volume.
- 32GB DDR4 SO-DIMM enables comfortable multi-application multitasking and light virtualization without memory pressure.
- 4TB PCIe NVMe SSD provides substantial storage capacity at NVMe speeds, eliminating the need for secondary drives in most desktop use cases.
- Wi-Fi 6 (AX200) and Bluetooth 5.2 represent current-generation wireless connectivity — the AX200 supports 2.4Gbps theoretical throughput on compatible routers.
- Two Thunderbolt 3 ports add 40Gbps peripheral connectivity and display output flexibility beyond what most mini PCs in this class offer.
👎 Cons
- The i5-9300H is a 9th-gen H-series chip in a thermally limited chassis — sustained multi-threaded workloads will hit thermal throttle before reaching peak boost, as cooling headroom in NUC-class enclosures is constrained.
- Intel UHD 630 integrated graphics has no dedicated VRAM and shares system memory bandwidth — it is unsuitable for GPU-accelerated creative, compute, or gaming workloads.
- The unit ships with Windows 10 Home, which lacks domain join, Hyper-V, and BitLocker features available in Windows 10/11 Pro — an upgrade cost to factor in for business deployments.
- Factory warranty is voided by the third-party upgrade; the GreatPriceTech 1-year warranty replaces it, introducing dependency on the reseller for warranty claims.
- Specific NVMe drive brand and controller are not disclosed, making it impossible to verify drive endurance ratings or long-term reliability characteristics pre-purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the actual CPU in this NUC, and how does its 2.4–4.1 GHz range affect workload performance?
The Core i5-9300H is a 4-core, 8-thread Whiskey Lake-H processor with a 2.4 GHz base and 4.1 GHz single-core turbo. The base clock matters for sustained multi-threaded tasks in a thermally constrained chassis; the 4.1 GHz turbo is available for short burst workloads. In a compact enclosure, sustained loads will run closer to base frequency once thermal limits are reached.
Is the 4TB NVMe SSD a single drive or RAID array?
Based on the listed specs, this is a single 4TB PCIe NVMe SSD. NUC 9 chassis support an M.2 slot for NVMe storage. A single NVMe drive at PCIe Gen 3 speeds still comfortably outpaces SATA SSDs — expect sequential reads in the 3,000–3,500 MB/s range on a quality drive, though the specific drive brand is not disclosed.
The listing says "seal is opened for upgrade only" — does that affect the manufacturer warranty?
The unit carries a 1-year warranty from GreatPriceTech (the upgrader), not Intel's original warranty. The Intel factory warranty is voided by opening the chassis for upgrades. Evaluate the reseller's warranty terms independently; the 1-year coverage from GreatPriceTech applies to the upgraded configuration as shipped.
Does the NUC 9 support dual 4K monitors?
Yes. The NUC 9 chassis provides one HDMI port and two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, each capable of driving 4K displays. The Intel UHD 630 integrated GPU supports up to three simultaneous displays across these outputs, making it viable for multi-monitor productivity setups.
Is the included 500W power supply integrated into the NUC or external?
The NUC 9 uses an external power brick. The 500W figure is unusually high for a standard NUC 9 — NUC 9 Extreme (Ghost Canyon) units use higher-wattage external PSUs to support discrete GPU compute elements. Confirm the exact unit configuration, as this figure may reflect that specific chassis variant.
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