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Intel NUC 12 Extreme Kit
Intel Core i9-12900Product 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.
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 |
Manufacturer | Intel |
Category | Barebones |
Manufacturer no. | RNUC12DCMI9000 |
Release date | 22.3.2022 |
Design | Small Form |
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 type | DDR4-RAM |
Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
Memory Slots available | 2 |
Max. memory slots | 2 |
Max. RAM | 64 GB |
Graphics card model | UHD Graphics 770 |
Max. connected monitors | 3 x |
Internal connection options | M.2 (2x), S-ATA (2x) |
RAID configuration | 0, 1 |
USB ports | USB-A |
Exact USB ports | USB-A 2.0 (1x) |
Network connections | RJ45 (2x) |
Connectivity | Bluetooth |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
Video connections | HDMI (1x), Thunderbolt (2x) |
Memory card type | SD |
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Climate contribution |
Width | 120 mm |
Length | 357 mm |
Height | 189 mm |
Length | 54.50 cm |
Width | 38 cm |
Height | 34.50 cm |
Weight | 8 kg |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Barebones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.AsRock1.3 %
- 2.Intel1.4 %
- 3.ASUS1.7 %
- 4.Shuttle2.1 %
- 5.Gigabyte3.5 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 2.AsRock7 days
- 3.Zotac10 days
- 4.Shuttle12 days
- 5.Gigabyte14 days
- 5.Intel14 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Barebones» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.ASUS2.1 %
- 2.Intel2.5 %
- 3.Zotac3.8 %
- 4.Gigabyte4.9 %
- 5.AsRock6.2 %