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+/DDR4-2666 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.
