The NUC Crimson Canyon i3 Mini PC (Tall) from Intel is designed to aid your productivity with a compact and portable computer that's equipped with a 2.2 GHz Intel Core i3-8121U dual-core processor. This mini PC also houses 8GB of LPDDR4 memory and a 1TB SATA3 hard drive for all your multitasking and data management needs. Moreover, the NUC 8's hard drive features an extra M.2 slot where you can install an Intel Optane Memory module, which is used as a cache to enhance a hard drive's performance. In addition to speedy performance, the Core i3-8121U processor is equipped with 4MB of cache memory and has a thermal design power of 15W.
The NUC 8 Home has a dedicated AMD Radeon 540 Graphics chipset with 2GB of GDDR5 memory on-board. When you want to extend your mini PC's display onto external monitors, choose between two available HDMI 2.0a ports to back your presentation. These ports support 4K resolution at 60 Hz, so you can enjoy your favorite movies and games in style. To complete your multimedia experience, the NUC 8 outputs 7.1-channel surround sound along with a combo headphone/microphone jack.
Intel has outfitted the NUC 8 Home with four USB 3.1 Type-A ports and two USB 2.0 Type-A internal header ports, as well as an integrated SDXC memory card slot with UHS-I support. For accessing networks, the NUC 8 is equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet port and 802.11ac Wi-Fi. There's also Bluetooth 5 built-in for connecting your system to wireless peripherals. Furthermore, this mini PC is preloaded with a Windows 10 Home operating system. If you want to physically secure your device, the NUC 8's small form factor allows you to mount it behind a VESA-compatible monitor with an included mounting bracket and mountable power adapter.
- One of the front-facing USB 3.0 ports is designed to charge battery-powered devices
- Fan sense input used to monitor fan activity
- Kensington anti-theft lock slot with base security
- Mountable design allows the system to be secured on a wall or other surfaces