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Intel NUC11TNHi30Z01-3632-209940 Mini PC i3-1115G4 512GB SSD Win10 Pro + MS 365

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Intel's NUC 11 packs an i3-1115G4, Wi-Fi 6, and a 512GB SSD into a 1.4 lb footprint that fits anywhere a desktop cannot.

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Overview

The Intel NUC 11 (NUC11TNHi3) houses an 11th Gen Core i3-1115G4 — a 15W Tiger Lake chip with 2 cores, 4 threads, and a 4.1 GHz boost clock — alongside 8GB of DDR4 SO-DIMM and a 512GB SATA SSD in a chassis that measures just 5 x 5 x 3 inches and weighs 1.4 lb. The i3-1115G4's single-channel memory configuration at 8GB means Intel UHD graphics shares the same pool as the OS and applications, which sets a practical ceiling on what this system can do under graphics load. The SATA SSD is the other architectural trade-off: sequential reads hover around 500 MB/s, which is adequate for the platform but leaves PCIe bandwidth on the table that the NUC 11 chassis physically supports.

This unit is best understood as a thin-client replacement or low-footprint office workstation. The dual HDMI outputs make it genuinely useful for dual-monitor knowledge worker setups without requiring a dock. Bundled Microsoft 365 Personal adds immediate productivity software value, and Windows 10 Pro includes BitLocker and remote desktop capabilities that make it deployable in light business environments. It is not the right choice for users running virtual machines, compiling code, or doing any work that demands more than two sustained CPU threads — for those workloads, stepping up to an i5 NUC is the correct decision. For reception desks, point-of-sale terminals, digital signage control, or general home office use where performance demands are modest and desk space is at a premium, this NUC 11 fills the role cleanly.

Key Features

【Upgraded】 Seal is opened for Hardware/Software upgrade only to enhance performance. ; Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Wifi, Bluetooth 5.2, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), No Webcam, .

11th Gen Intel Core i3-1115G4 3.00GHz Processor (upto 4.1 GHz, 6MB Cache, 2-Cores, 4-Threads, ) ; Intel UHD Integrated Graphics, .

【High Speed and Multitasking】 8GB DDR4 SODIMM; 90W Power Supply; Black Color, .

【Enormous Storage】 512GB SATA SSD; 3 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 USB 2.0, 2 HDMI, No Optical Drive, ., Windows 10 Pro-64., 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

Processor
Intel Core i3-1115G4, 3.00 GHz base / 4.1 GHz boost, 2-core / 4-thread, 6MB cache, 11th Gen
Memory
8GB DDR4 SO-DIMM
Storage
512GB SATA SSD
Graphics
Intel UHD Integrated Graphics
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6 (AX201), Bluetooth 5.2
Wired Networking
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
Ports
3x USB 3.1 Gen2, 1x USB 2.0, 2x HDMI
Power Supply
90W
Form Factor
Mini PC
Dimensions
5 x 5 x 3 in
Weight
1.4 lb
Color
Black
Included Software
Microsoft 365 Personal, 1-year subscription (1 user)
Included Accessories
Dockztorm USB Hub
Warranty
1 year (GreatPriceTech)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Intel Core i3-1115G4 reaches up to 4.1 GHz boost on its dual high-efficiency cores, delivering responsive single-threaded performance for typical office and productivity workloads.
  • Dual HDMI outputs enable a true dual-monitor desk setup without additional adapters or docks.
  • Wi-Fi 6 AX201 future-proofs wireless connectivity on AX-capable networks with improved throughput and reduced congestion overhead.
  • 512GB SATA SSD provides ample primary storage for a mini PC in this class, significantly outperforming any spinning-disk alternative.
  • 5 x 5 x 3 inch form factor and 1.4 lb weight means it can be VESA-mounted behind a monitor, wall-mounted, or hidden entirely from the desk surface.

👎 Cons

  • Dual-core architecture (2 cores / 4 threads) of the i3-1115G4 becomes a bottleneck under sustained multi-threaded workloads — compilation, video transcoding, or running multiple concurrent applications will saturate both cores quickly.
  • 8GB DDR4 SO-DIMM is the minimum comfortable RAM for Windows 10 Pro with multiple browser tabs and Office applications; users running virtual machines or heavier workloads will hit this ceiling rapidly.
  • SATA SSD interface is a generation behind PCIe NVMe and limits sequential write speeds to roughly 400–500 MB/s, noticeable when handling large file transfers.
  • Intel UHD integrated graphics shares system RAM and lacks dedicated VRAM, making any graphics-intensive application — including 4K video playback and light creative work — a taxing scenario for the 8GB total memory.
  • No webcam or optical drive; depends entirely on USB peripherals for video conferencing input.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 512GB SATA SSD in this unit delivers sequential read speeds of approximately 500–550 MB/s — fast enough to eliminate storage as a perceivable bottleneck in typical office workloads, but roughly 4–6x slower than PCIe NVMe alternatives. For everyday productivity and light multitasking with the i3-1115G4, SATA throughput is not a meaningful constraint.
Yes. The two HDMI outputs allow simultaneous dual-display operation. Both ports support up to 4K output, though the i3-1115G4's Intel UHD integrated graphics shares system memory and will consume a portion of the 8GB RAM for framebuffer allocation across two displays.
GreatPriceTech opened the original sealed Intel NUC box to install the 8GB DDR4 SODIMM and 512GB SATA SSD, then pre-installed Windows 10 Pro. The individual components are new; the unit is not factory-sealed. GreatPriceTech provides a 1-year warranty in place of Intel's standard retail warranty.
The NUC 11 uses SO-DIMM slots — this unit has one 8GB module installed. Depending on available slot configuration, RAM may be upgradeable to 16GB or 32GB using standard DDR4 SO-DIMMs. Verify slot availability before purchasing additional memory.
Yes, under the right conditions. The AX201 supports 802.11ax with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands and achieves theoretical speeds up to 2.4 Gbps on 5 GHz with a compatible AX router. In practice, users on congested networks will see more consistent throughput and lower latency versus 802.11ac, particularly in multi-device environments.