Intel
Intel NUC11PAHi7-3098-213918 Mini Desktop, i7-1165G7, 16GB RAM, 4TB SSD, Win 10
i7-1165G716GB RAM16GB DDR44TB SSD120W
A 4TB SATA SSD and dual Thunderbolt 3 ports pack serious storage and connectivity into a 1.21 lb NUC footprint.
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Overview
Key Features
【Upgraded】 Seal is opened for Hardware/Software upgrade only to enhance performance. No Display ; Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Wifi, Bluetooth 5.2, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), No Webcam, .
【Powerful Performance with Intel Core i7-1165G7 Quad Core】 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 2.80GHz Processor (upto 4.7 GHz, 12MB Cache, 4-Cores) ; Integrated Graphics Integrated Graphics, .
【High Speed and Multitasking】 16GB DDR4 SODIMM; 120W Power Supply; Black Color, .
【Enormous Storage】 4TB SATA SSD; 1 HDMI, 1 mini Display Port, 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 Dockztorm USB Hub(Special Edition Portable Docztorm Data Hub;Super Speedy Data Syn Rate upto 5Gbps)
Specifications
Processor
Intel Core i7-1165G7 (4-Core, 2.8 GHz base / 4.7 GHz turbo, 12MB Cache)
Memory
16GB DDR4 SO-DIMM
Storage
4TB SATA SSD
Graphics
Intel Iris Xe (Integrated)
Operating System
Windows 10 Home
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6 AX201, Bluetooth 5.2
Wired Networking
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
Ports
1x HDMI, 1x mini DisplayPort, 2x Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C), SD Card Reader, Headphone/Mic Combo Jack
Power Supply
120W
Dimensions
4.41" x 4.6" x 2.01"
Weight
1.21 lb
Color
Black
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 4TB SATA SSD provides rare storage depth for a mini PC form factor — enough for large media libraries, virtual machine images, or multi-year document archives without external drives.
- Dual Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) ports deliver 40Gbps per port, enabling high-speed docks, external storage, and multi-monitor expansion that standard USB-C cannot match.
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics in the i7-1165G7 delivers measurably stronger integrated GPU performance than UHD 630 predecessors, handling 4K video playback and light creative work.
- i7-1165G7 boosts to 4.7 GHz on a single core with a 28W configurable TDP — competitive single-threaded performance within a 1.21 lb chassis.
- 4.41" x 4.6" x 2.01" footprint enables deployment in locations where full desktops are impractical: wall-mounting, behind monitors, inside AV racks.
👎 Cons
- 4TB drive is SATA SSD, not NVMe — sequential throughput is capped at ~550MB/s; users expecting NVMe-level performance from the spec will need to verify this before purchasing.
- The i7-1165G7 is a 4-core/8-thread processor — multi-threaded workloads like compilation, video encoding, or heavy virtualization are constrained compared to 8-core+ mobile processors.
- Integrated graphics cannot drive GPU-accelerated compute, ML inference, or gaming above very light titles; there is no discrete GPU option in this chassis.
- Windows 10 Home (not Pro) ships on this unit — Hyper-V, BitLocker, Remote Desktop host, and domain join require upgrading to Pro at additional cost.
- No internal optical drive and no external display included — the NUC is monitor-agnostic but requires separately purchased display hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 4TB drive in this NUC an NVMe or SATA SSD, and does that affect performance?
It is a SATA SSD, which is limited to approximately 550MB/s sequential read/write — roughly 5–7x faster than a spinning HDD but about 6–10x slower than a PCIe NVMe drive. For OS operation, application launches, and file transfers in home and business use, SATA SSD performance is more than adequate. If sustained sequential throughput above 550MB/s is a requirement, this specific configuration does not meet it.
What does Thunderbolt 3 enable on this NUC that standard USB-C does not?
Thunderbolt 3 on this NUC supports up to 40Gbps bidirectional bandwidth per port, versus 5Gbps on standard USB 3.2 Gen1. Practically, this means you can connect Thunderbolt docks with multiple display outputs, high-speed external NVMe enclosures (achieving real-world 2–2.5GB/s), and Thunderbolt networking between two machines at 10Gbps — none of which are achievable on standard USB-C.
How many displays can this NUC drive simultaneously and at what resolutions?
Three displays simultaneously — 1 via HDMI, 1 via mini DisplayPort, and 1 via Thunderbolt 3. The Intel Iris Xe Graphics in the i7-1165G7 supports 4K@60Hz on all three outputs when using appropriate cables and monitors.
Can the 16GB RAM be upgraded and what is the maximum supported?
The NUC11PAH supports up to 64GB DDR4 SO-DIMM across two slots. The 16GB installed leaves upgrade headroom; adding a second matched 16GB SO-DIMM would enable dual-channel mode and provide a measurable bandwidth improvement for integrated graphics workloads.
This ships with Windows 10 Home — can it be upgraded to Windows 11?
Yes. The i7-1165G7 meets Windows 11 hardware requirements (TPM 2.0 is present on NUC11 platforms). A free upgrade path from Windows 10 Home to Windows 11 Home is available through Windows Update.
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