Intel NUC 12 Extreme Kit

Intel Core i9-12900
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Product details

The Intel NUC 12 Extreme Kit sets new standards in gaming. The Intel Core i9-12900 processor combined with up to 64 GB of high-speed DDR4 RAM offers uncompromising performance. Thanks to extensive connectivity and expansion options, Wi-Fi 6E, and 10- and 2.5-gigabit LAN, this barebone is the perfect foundation for an absolute gaming powerhouse in a compact 8-liter chassis while supporting full-size graphics cards.

Key specifications

Number of processor cores
16 -Core
Graphics card model
UHD Graphics 770
Internal connection options
M.2 (2x), S-ATA (2x)
Network connections
RJ45 (2x)
Video connections
HDMI (1x), Thunderbolt (2x)
Memory type
DDR4-RAM
USB ports
USB-A
Item number
20149050

General information

Manufacturer
Intel
Category
Barebones
Manufacturer no.
RNUC12DCMI9000
Release date
22-3-2022

Barebone properties

Design
Small Form

Processor

Processor type
Intel Core i9-12900
Clock frequency
2.40 GHz
Number of processors
1 x
Number of processor cores
16 -Core
Number of threads
24
Socket
LGA 1700
Max. turbo clock rate
5.10 GHz
Max. TDP
65 W
Processor properties
Direct I/O Virtualization Technology (VT-d)

Memory

Memory type
DDR4-RAM
Memory form factor
SO-DIMM
Memory Slots available
2
Max. memory slots
2
Max. RAM
64 GB

Graphics card properties

Graphics card model
UHD Graphics 770
Max. connected monitors
3 x

Internal connections

Internal connection options
M.2 (2x), S-ATA (2x)
RAID configuration
0, 1

External connections

USB ports
USB-A
Exact USB ports
USB-A 2.0 (1x)

Network

Network connections
RJ45 (2x)

Wireless transmission

Connectivity
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax
Bluetooth version
5.2

Video connections

Video connections
HDMI (1x), Thunderbolt (2x)

Card reader properties

Memory card type
SD

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Width
120 mm
Length
357 mm
Height
189 mm

Package dimensions

Length
54.50 cm
Width
38 cm
Height
34.50 cm
Weight
8 kg

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Barebones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.AsRock
    1,4 %
  • 1.Intel
    1,4 %
  • 3.ASUS
    1,6 %
  • 4.Shuttle
    2 %
  • 5.Zotac
    3,4 %

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Barebones» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.ASUS
    2,1 %
  • 2.Intel
    2,6 %
  • 3.Zotac
    3,8 %
  • 4.Gigabyte
    5,1 %
  • 5.AsRock
    6,1 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
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