NUC 12 Extreme Compute Element
NUC 12 Extreme Compute Element
A modular component enables just-in-time builds of high-performance gaming rigs.
- Modular design and simple and smart construction means fast integration and short time to delivery
- Simply customize with the preferred memory (64 GB dual-channel memory), storage (up to three PCIe Gen 4 SSDs), and operating system.
- All the power, ports, and capabilities to easily build and optimize a small and powerful gaming machine
- Customizable RGB underglow lighting with a replaceable RGB logo allows you to brand your own platforms with a unique visual signature
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NUC Extreme Compute Element: Modular Gaming PC
The foundational building block of the NUC Extreme series powers incredible gaming PC experience and unique builds from some of your favorite vendors.

Extreme performance without the tower
The latest NUC 12 Extreme offers incredible performance with 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and support for up to 12-inch dual-slot graphics cards.
New PCIe x16 Gen 5 slot supports the latest discrete graphics cards (up to 12 inches).
Monster performance. Small size.
At just 4.72” x 14” (~8L), gamers get extreme performance without the tower.
Go extreme with your gaming
Built for the next generation gaming
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 and i7 processors with revolutionary hybrid core architecture deliver extreme performance.
Keep Cool
Three 92mm fans help keep systems cool and quiet.
Make Wireless Gaming a Reality
Take advantage of Intel® Wi-Fi 6E for the latest in wireless 4K gaming and streaming.
The modular future of extreme gaming
Built with the NUC 12 Extreme Compute Element, a small component with a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processor and the latest I/Os that enables small but powerful builds.
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- 14th Gen Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 & Ultra 7 Processor
- NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 and RTX™ 4060 Discrete Graphics
- Up to Dual-channel DDR5-5600 SODIMM slots, 1.1V, 64GB* max
- Three M.2 22x80 PCIe x4 Gen4 NVMe SSD slots*
- Connect up to five 4K extended displays
- Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i and Bluetooth® 5.3
- Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
- 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 /USB4 Type-C port with DP 2.1 and 5V/9V/12V fast charging profiles (rear)
- 1x HDMI 2.1 port
- 2x DisplayPort 1.4a ports
- 4x USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (2 front, 2 rear)
- 2x USB 2.0 ports (rear)
- SD Express 8.0 Card Reader
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- 125W 13th Gen Intel Core i9/i7/i5 processors
- PCle x16 Gen5 slot supports triple-slot 12" (313mm) graphics cards, up to ~450W
- Up to 64GB dual-channel DDR5-4800 memory
- 2x Thunderbolt™ 4/ USB Type-C ports, Connect up to three 4K displays
- Intel 2.5GbE (i226-V)/10GbE (AQC113) LAN and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i
- Fully modular 750W 80+ Gold SFX12VO internal power
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- 125W+ K-SKU support, with heatsink and blower included
- PCIe 5.0 x16 Gold Finger
- Slot-powered “cableless” design
- Auxiliary Extension x4 support signals
- Dual-channel DDR5 SODIMM slots, 64GB max
- 3x M.2 key M slots
- Intel 2.5 GbE LAN (i226-V) port
- Intel Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i
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- Dual-channel DDR4-3200 SODIMM slots, 1.2V, 64GB max
- PCIe 5.0 x16 Gold Finger
- 3x M.2 key M slots:
- 1x 80 CPU-attached PCIe x4 Gen4 NVMe
- 2x 42/80 PCH-attached PCIe x4 Gen4 NVMe or SATA3 SSD
- RAID-0 and RAID-1 capable - Intel® Optane™ SSD and Intel® Optane™ Memory M10, H10, and H20 ready
- HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible connector (up to 4K60), 2x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, supports Three 4K displays
- Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211"
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- 11th Gen Intel® Core i9/i7 processors
- PCIe x16 Gen4 slot supports dual-slot 12“ graphics cards, up to ~350W
- Built in triple 92mm fans so the system stays cool and quiet during hours of heated
- Up to 64GB dual-channel DDR4-3200 memory
- 4x M.2 slots support massive storage options
- 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, 6 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x SDXC slot, connect up to three 4K displays
- Intel® 2.5G LAN and Intel® Wi-Fi 6E
- Addressable RGB underglow lighting and replaceable RGB front logo
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- 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 and i7 H-Series processors
- Dual-channel DDR4-3200 SODIMM slots, 1.2V, 64GB max
- PCIe 4.0 x16 Gold Finger
- 3x M.2 key M slots
- 2x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports
- Supports Three 4K displays (Intel® UHD Graphics)
- Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet (i225-LM) port
- Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210
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- Requires NUC Compute Element
- Time-to-market rugged boards and rugged chassis available in three configurations:
- With Expandable Board
- With Dual LAN Board
- With Multi HDMI Board - Simplifies serviceability and makes upgrading systems easier.
- Easily build custom solutions, including rugged solutions for harsh environments and I/O-rich collaboration solutions for video conferencing, conference rooms, digital signage, and more.
- Qualified for 24x7 operation.
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- Requires NUC Assembly Element and Compute Element
- The modular design of NUC Elements simplifies serviceability and makes upgrading your systems easier.
- Small size for a wide range of deployments
- Easy upgrades with forward-compatible components
- Qualified for 24x7 operation
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- Requires NUC Compute Element
- NUC Assembly Elements are ideal for providers creating integrated systems.
- Pair an NUC Board/Assembly Element with a compatible NUC Compute Element to build a small, integrated, high-performance system for a range of verticals.
- Sustained operations and feature and an internal DC connector.
- With added rack and thermal solutions, they are qualified for 24x7 operation
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- Requires NUC Compute Element
- The NUC Pro Chassis Element comes in two space-saving, I/O-rich designs to support all-day collaboration.
- Available in two chassis designs with integrated I/O board: Base Design and a Video Capture and Audio Design (with added HDMI video capture)
- Qualified for 24x7 operation
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- Feature with 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors or Intel vPro® Enterprise.
- Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 soldered-down
- 4GB to 16GB soldered-down
- Support for up to quad 4k@60Hz displays (triple DDI plus eDP interfaces)
- Generation agnostic heat-spreader thermal interface
- Supports integration into both stationary and mobile system designs
- Qualified for 24x7 operation
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- 11th Gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3 processors
- Intel® Iris® Xe graphics
- Up to 64GB dual-channel DDR4-3200 memory
- M.2 slot for PCIe x4 Gen 4 NVMe SSD/ or SATA SSD
- 2x Thunderbolt™ 3 ports, 3x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports, 1x DisplayPort1.4 port, 1x HDMI 2.0, support up to quad display, and 8K
- Two Thunderbolt™ 3 ports for fast data transfers and charging
- Intel ® Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth v5.0
- Full-sized SDXC UHS-ll slot for transferring video from GoPro and DSLR cameras
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- 125W 13th Gen Intel Core i9/i7/i5 processors
- PCle x16 Gen5 slot supports triple-slot 12" (313mm) graphics cards, up to ~450W
- Up to 64GB dual-channel DDR5-4800 memory
- 2x Thunderbolt™ 4/ USB Type-C ports, Connect up to three 4K displays
- Intel 2.5GbE (i226-V)/10GbE (AQC113) LAN and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i
- Fully modular 750W 80+ Gold SFX12VO internal power
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- 125W+ K-SKU support, with heatsink and blower included
- PCIe 5.0 x16 Gold Finger
- Slot-powered “cableless” design
- Auxiliary Extension x4 support signals
- Dual-channel DDR5 SODIMM slots, 64GB max
- 3x M.2 key M slots
- Intel 2.5 GbE LAN (i226-V) port
- Intel Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i
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- 12th Gen Intel Core processors, or Intel vPro ® Enterprise
- Intel Iris ® Xe graphics or Intel ® UHD graphics
- Up to 64GB dual-channel DDR4-3200 memory
- M.2 slots for PCIe x4 Gen 4 NVMe SSD and second SSD (select SKUs support third SSD)
- 2x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (select SKUs), 3x USB 3.2 ports, 1x USB 2.0 port, 2x HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible
- Connect up to one 8K or four 4K displays
- Intel ® 2.5G LAN and Intel ® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (Gig+) "
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- 11th Gen Intel® Core i9/i7 processors
- PCIe x16 Gen4 slot supports dual-slot 12“ graphics cards, up to ~350W
- Built in triple 92mm fans so the system stays cool and quiet during hours of heated
- Up to 64GB dual-channel DDR4-3200 memory
- 4x M.2 slots support massive storage options
- 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, 6 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x SDXC slot, connect up to three 4K displays
- Intel® 2.5G LAN and Intel® Wi-Fi 6E
- Addressable RGB underglow lighting and replaceable RGB front logo
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- 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 and i7 H-Series processors
- Dual-channel DDR4-3200 SODIMM slots, 1.2V, 64GB max
- PCIe 4.0 x16 Gold Finger
- 3x M.2 key M slots
- 2x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports
- Supports Three 4K displays (Intel® UHD Graphics)
- Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet (i225-LM) port
- Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210

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