Intel® NUC 9 Extreme kit: Small. Fast. Powerful.
The Intel® NUC 9 Extreme kit (formerly known as Ghost Canyon) is a new modular compact gaming PC that makes it simple to max out on performance and upgrade in the future. Build it with a discrete graphics card for an incredible gaming machine.
A New, Innovative Intel® NUC
Build a true mini gaming PC without compromising on performance. Intel® NUC 9 Extreme kit with upgradeable Intel® NUC Compute Element provides the building blocks to give you the power to build the exact Intel® NUC you need. Choose an unlocked 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 processor plus Intel® Optane™ technology accelerated drives and a discrete graphics card for uncompromised performance and true AAA gameplay.
- Unlocked 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 processor with eight cores and 16 threads
- Also available with 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 or i5 processors
- Upgradeable Intel® NUC Compute Element so your kit stays strong, relevant, and powerful—now and in the future
- Dual-channel DDR4-2666+/DDR4-26661 SO-DIMM RAM, up to 32 GB memory
- Dual-channel DDR4-2400 SO-DIMM RAM, up to 64 GB memory
- PCIe* x16 slot for desktop discrete graphics support for high frame rates
- Supports Intel® Optane™ memory to accelerate launch times for games and apps
- 500W internal power supply for portable desktop performance in a small footprint
Why Game on an Intel® NUC?
When it comes to mini PC gaming, Intel® NUC is at the top of the leaderboards in performance, portability, and gameplay.
Powerful Processors for Gaming
Intel® NUC 9 Extreme kits are powered by the latest 9th Gen Intel® Core™ processors that deliver seamless gameplay on the hottest AAA game titles.
Level Up on Graphics Performance
Intel® NUC mini PCs include integrated Intel® graphics that can drive multiple 4K displays. The Intel® NUC 9 Extreme kit offers the ability to add discrete graphics for the exact level of video performance you want.
Cool and Quiet
The Intel® NUC 9 Extreme kit utilizes an innovative L-shaped vapor chamber and optimally uses firmware-controlled fans to efficiently draw cool air to critical components to ensure the system is consistently cool and quiet as you game and create.
Big Wins, Small Size
Going to a LAN party? eSports competition? Intel® NUC mini PCs are so compact, you can drop one into a backpack and take it anywhere.
All the Ports
All Intel® NUC mini PCs are packed with I/Os—Thunderbolt™ 3, front and back USB 3 ports, HDMI, SD card slot, the latest Wi-Fi technology, and LAN ports are all standard.
Intel® NUC Reliability and Support
Intel® NUC is the only mini PC platform engineered, manufactured, and backed by Intel. Every Intel® NUC comes with a three-year warranty and 24/7 support from Intel.
Intel® NUC Gaming Mini PCs and Kits
What’s the best Intel® NUC for gaming? It depends on your gaming style. Whether you want to set up a mini gaming PC for the family room or build the most wicked AAA gaming machine you can fit in your backpack, Intel® NUC mini PCs deliver amazing gaming performance.
Intel® NUC 9 Extreme Kit (Intel® Core™ i9-9980HK Processor)
Powerful, upgradeable, and customizable. Intel® Core™ i9-9980HK processors are unlocked and overclockable to push your performance to the extreme. Build it the way you want!
Intel® NUC 9 Extreme Kit (Intel® Core™ i7-9750H/i5-9300H Processor)
Built for gamers looking for performance, portability, and a small footprint. Game hard and play anywhere with the Intel® NUC 9 Extreme kit.
Intel® NUC 8 Extreme Mini PC (Formerly Known as Hades Canyon)
Designed with an 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8809G processor and Radeon RX Vega M GH discrete graphics, this system is perfect for winning battles on the couch or at your desk.
Find the Best Intel® NUC for Gaming
| Intel® NUC 9 Extreme kit – NUC9i9QNX | Intel® NUC 9 Extreme kit – NUC9i7QNX | Intel® NUC 8 Extreme mini PC – NUC8i7HVKVA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-9980HK processor | 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-9750H processor | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-8809G processor |
| Graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics 630, 350 MHz–1.25 GHz PCIe x16 slot, supports discrete graphics, up to 8-inch card length, dual-slot capable |
Intel® UHD Graphics 630, 350 MHz–1.15 GHz PCIe x16 slot, supports discrete graphics, up to 8-inch card length, dual-slot capable |
Radeon RX Vega M GH graphics, 1063 MHz–1190 MHz |
| Memory | Dual-channel SO-DIMM slots DDR4-2666+, up to 32 GB, or DDR4-2400, up to 64 GB | Dual-channel SO-DIMM slots DDR4-2666+, up to 32 GB, or DDR4-2400, up to 64 GB | 16 GB DDR4-2400 RAM |
| Storage | 2x M.2 slots: 42/80 + 42/80/110 NVMe or SATA, RAID-0/1 capable, 1x M.2 slot: 42/80/110 NVMe | 2x M.2 slots: 42/80 + 42/80/110 NVMe or SATA, RAID-0/1 capable, 1x M.2 slot: 42/80/110 NVMe | 1 TB NVMe SSD |
| Operating System | Not included | Not included | Windows 10 Home |
| Features | 2x Thunderbolt™ 3 ports, Intel® Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 with dual antennas built in, 2x Intel® Gigabit LAN ports, HDMI 2.0a port, SDXC card slot with UHS-II support, 4x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, 500W internal power supply | 2x Thunderbolt™ 3 ports, Intel® Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 with dual antennas built in, 2x Intel® Gigabit LAN ports, HDMI 2.0a port, SDXC card slot with UHS-II support, 4 USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, 500W internal power supply | 2x Thunderbolt™ 3 ports, Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 and Bluetooth 4.2, 2x Intel® Gigabit LAN ports, 2x HDMI 2.0b ports, 2x Mini DisplayPort 1.2, SDXC card slot with UHS-I support, 6x USB ports, 1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port |
| What’s Needed | Memory, storage, operating system | Memory, storage, operating system | - |
| Price | $1,769* |
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*Additional taxes and fees may apply. WARNING: This product can expose you to Antimony oxide (Antimony trioxide), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Gaming With Intel® Technology
The latest Intel® Core™ processors for gaming give you exceptional power and performance for multitasking—simultaneously game, record, and stream.
Product and Performance Information
For Intel® Core™ i5 processor-based SKUs.
Intel® technologies’ features and benefits depend on system configuration and may require enabled hardware, software, or service activation. Performance varies depending on system configuration. No product or component can be absolutely secure. Check with your system manufacturer or retailer or learn more at https://www.intel.com.
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