Intel
Intel BXNUC9i7QNX1-897-217001 NUC 9 i7-9750H 2TB SSD Mini Desktop
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UHDi7-9750H8GB DDR42TB SSD500W
A hexa-core i7-9750H and 2TB NVMe SSD deliver workstation-class throughput in a mini PC that fits in a backpack.
$629.00*
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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, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), No Webcam, .
【Powerful Performance with Intel Core i7-9750H Hexa Core】 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H 2.60GHz Processor (upto 4.5 GHz, 12MB Cache, 6-Cores) ; Intel UHD 630 Integrated Graphics, .
【High Speed and Multitasking】 8GB DDR4 SODIMM; 500W Power Supply; Black Color, .
【Enormous Storage】 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD; 6 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C), No Optical Drive, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack., Windows 10 Home., 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from GreatPriceTech (Professionally upgraded by GreatPriceTech)
Includes Dockztorm USB Hub(Special Edition Portable Docztorm Data Hub;Super Speedy Data Syn Rate upto 5Gbps)
Specifications
Processor
Intel Core i7-9750H, 2.60GHz base / 4.5GHz boost, 6 cores, 12 threads, 12MB cache
RAM
8GB DDR4 SO-DIMM
Storage
2TB PCIe NVMe SSD
Graphics
Intel UHD 630 (integrated)
Operating System
Windows 10 Home
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6 (AX200), Bluetooth
Wired Networking
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
USB Ports
6 x USB 3.1 Gen2
Video Output
1 x HDMI, 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
Audio
Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Power Supply
500W external
Dimensions
10" x 8.5" x 4"
Color
Black
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD provides enough local capacity to store full VM environments or 4K video project files without external archiving
- i7-9750H at 4.5GHz boost clock delivers strong single-threaded performance for latency-sensitive tasks like IDE responsiveness and game logic
- 12 logical threads handle moderately parallelized rendering and compilation workloads without queueing
- Wi-Fi 6 AX200 supports 2.4Gbps theoretical throughput — a meaningful upgrade over the AC Wi-Fi in previous NUC generations
- Two Thunderbolt 3 ports at 40Gbps each support simultaneous 4K display output, eGPU docking, and high-speed external storage
👎 Cons
- 8GB DDR4 is a constrained starting point for virtualization or large-dataset workloads — a RAM upgrade should be budgeted immediately
- Intel UHD 630 graphics cannot handle GPU-accelerated compute or gaming above entry-level settings regardless of SSD speed
- i7-9750H is a 9th-gen chip and does not qualify for Microsoft's official Windows 11 upgrade path, limiting long-term OS support options
- The "opened for upgrade" reseller configuration voids original Intel warranty — only the 1-year GreatPriceTech warranty applies
- No webcam, optical drive, or display included — bare compute only, requiring a full peripheral complement at additional cost
Frequently Asked Questions
What workloads does the 2TB NVMe SSD specifically enable that a 512GB config can't handle?
The 2TB capacity allows local storage of large project libraries — uncompressed video footage, virtual machine images, or software development environments — without constant archiving to external drives. Combined with PCIe NVMe sequential read speeds above 2000MB/s, large file operations that would bottleneck a SATA SSD complete significantly faster.
Does the i7-9750H in this NUC support hyperthreading?
Yes — the i7-9750H is a 6-core, 12-thread processor. Hyperthreading doubles the logical core count, which benefits heavily multi-threaded workloads like video encoding, compilation, and virtualization. At 2.60GHz base with 4.5GHz single-core boost, it maintains strong performance across both lightly-threaded and parallelized tasks.
The listing shows 8GB DDR4 — is this a dual-channel configuration?
With 8GB installed, this depends on whether it was configured as a single 8GB stick or two 4GB sticks. Single-stick operation runs in single-channel mode, halving available memory bandwidth for the UHD 630 iGPU and memory-bound workloads. If dual-channel matters for your use case, verify the configuration with the seller before purchasing.
What does the 500W power supply in this mini PC actually feed?
The NUC 9 chassis has a full PCIe x16 expansion bay for a Compute Element card — the 500W supply provides headroom to power a discrete GPU or compute accelerator in that bay, in addition to the main compute components. This is significantly more headroom than the system's baseline power draw requires.
Is this NUC compatible with Windows 11 as an upgrade from Windows 10 Home?
The i7-9750H does not appear on Microsoft's official Windows 11 supported CPU list, which begins with 8th-gen "Whiskey Lake" and later Intel CPUs on the compatibility list. A free upgrade may not be offered by Windows Update, though third-party workarounds exist. Factor this into long-term OS planning.
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