Intel® NUC 9 Extreme Kit - NUC9i9QNX
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02/24/2022
SummaryIntel kick-started a form-factor revolution in the early 2010s with the introduction of the ultra-compact NUCs. The systems were meant to be an alternative to the tower desktops used in many applications where the size, shape, and the system capabilities...
anandtech.com -
03/12/2021
SummaryThe bar has been reset for mini PCs: With deep upgrade options and a unique internal architecture based on Intel's Compute Element, the game-changing NUC 9 Extreme brings near-tower power down to the truly small...
pcmag.comProsStellar performance, especially for its size, Upgrade potential of a full desktop, Power supply is internal, Healthy selection of ports, Three-year warranty comes standard,
ConsPricey, especially in Core i9 guise, Can only be oriented one way
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06/11/2020
Summary– Tiny Powerhouse at a High PriceIntel NUC 9 Extreme Kit. Review unit provided by Intel GermanyIntel's NUC 9 Extreme kit is a small yet very powerful system. At its current price of $1,700 it is anything but a great deal, and you need to keep in mind tha...
notebookcheck.netProsvery small, well built, 8-core Core i9, high system performance, plentiful connectivity, Thunderbolt 3, Wi-Fi 6, three M.2 slots, 500 W power supply
Conshigh price, not ready to use OOB, suboptimal cooler, limited card compatibility, very audible under load
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04/20/2020
SummaryThe NUC 9 Extreme Kit is a brilliant realization of an ultra-compact, modular approach to the PC, with plenty of CPU power on tap and true desktop-level graphics performance for gaming when paired with a dedicated GPU like the tested ASUS RTX 2070 MINI.In...
pcper.com -
04/15/2020
SummaryWe got our first taste of Intel's new NUC 9 Extreme, codenamed Ghost Canyon, back at CES 2020 earlier this year. Like previous Intel NUCs, the NUC 9 is a small form factor system that will be sold in a variety of flavors. The NUC 9 extreme will be offere...
hothardware.com -
04/15/2020
SummaryIntel's NUC 9 Extreme Kit is a very interesting system that is aimed at gamers who are looking for a very small high-end desktop that supports upgradability. The original Intel NUC redefined he mini PC market nearly a decade ago by delivering a more than...
legitreviews.com -
04/15/2020
SummaryThe latest Next Unit of Computing may be less compact than its predecessors, but that sacrifice enables room for a intriguing modular design—one that opens the door to exciting possibilities...
pcworld.com_techhive.comProsModular design allows for fast, easy upgrades in a mini-PC, Highly customizable, Ample number of ports, including two Thunderbolt 3, Fans run fairly quiet, with a tolerable pitch
ConsExpensive, Where's the RGB
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04/15/2020
SummaryThe Intel NUC 9 Extreme Kit (Ghost Canyon) is a pricey barebones PC that fits a discrete GPU. The Compute Element with mobile Intel CPU makes for an exciting new form factor, though...
tomshardware.comProsTiny chassis, Fairly easy to upgrade, Strong port selection, Fits discrete GPU, Three-year warranty,
ConsVery expensive, Last-generation CPU
Retail prices reported as of 29 Jan 2023 09:10:42 GMT