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Intel Dragon Canyon NUC 12 Extreme Mini Desktop Gaming Computer (Barebone)

BH #INDCCI9KUS • MFR #RNUC12DCMI90001
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Intel Dragon Canyon NUC 12 Extreme Mini Desktop Gaming Computer (Barebone)
Key Features
  • 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 16-Core (12th Gen)
  • Supports Up to 64GB DDR4 3200 MHz RAM
  • Integrated Intel UHD 770 Graphics
  • 3 x M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD Slots
Experience massive gaming performance without the bulk by customizing the Intel Dragon Canyon NUC 12 Extreme Mini Desktop Gaming Computer. Featuring a 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 16-core processor, this barebones system proves that you don't need a giant tower system to play immersive games and create professional-grade content. Connecting a monitor to the HDMI port allows you to take advantage of the integrated Intel UHD 770 graphics, but you can enhance the graphical performance further by installing a dual-slot dedicated graphics card up to 12" in length into the available PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. Additionally, you install up to 64GB of DDR4-3200 memory and up to three M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 solid-state drives to run and multitask demanding applications.
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Intel Extreme Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Small Size
  • 3Big Performance
  • 4Full-Size Graphics Card Support
  • 5Efficient Cooling
  • 6High-Speed Network
  • 7Exceptional Connectivity
  • 8Thunderbolt 4
  • 9Turn It Up
  • 10Personal Style
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Experience massive gaming performance without the bulk by customizing the Intel Dragon Canyon NUC 12 Extreme Mini Desktop Gaming Computer. Featuring a 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 16-core processor, this barebones system proves that you don't need a giant tower system to play immersive games and create professional-grade content. Connecting a monitor to the HDMI port allows you to take advantage of the integrated Intel UHD 770 graphics, but you can enhance the graphical performance further by installing a dual-slot dedicated graphics card up to 12" in length into the available PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. Additionally, you install up to 64GB of DDR4-3200 memory and up to three M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 solid-state drives to run and multitask demanding applications.

Transfer photos, videos, and other files to the system through the front-facing SD card reader. High-speed Thunderbolt 4, which are included alongside USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports, available for external peripherals. Built-in Wi-Fi 6E capabilities allow you to connect to compatible wireless networks. There are also 10G and a 2.5G Ethernet ports that provide wired connections to compatible high-speed devices. A US power cable is included. Please note that this system does not include an operating system.

Small Size
Measuring just 14.1 x 7.4 x 4.7", the Dragon Canyon NUC 12 system is small enough to carry to competitions, parties, and other events.
Big Performance
The 12th generation Intel Core i9-12900 16-core processor has a 5.1 GHz Max Turbo Boost 3.0 frequency and includes eight Performance cores that drive demanding applications and games while the eight Efficiency cores handle background tasks and multitasking. You can customize the system's performance by installing up to 64GB of 3200 MHz DDR4 memory and up to three M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSDs. A 650W 80 Plus Gold power supply is included.
Full-Size Graphics Card Support
The NUC 12 Extreme supports up to a 12" double-width dedicated graphics card with its PCIe 5.0 x16 slot.
Efficient Cooling
Three 92mm fans help to provide efficient airflow to the system for optimal performance.
High-Speed Network
The built-in Wi-Fi 6E connectivity allows you to transfer up to 2.4 Gb/s over the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and less congested 6 GHz bands, helping to deliver smooth online gaming and 4K video streaming experience. One 10G Ethernet port is also available alongside a 2.5G Ethernet port for high-speed wired connections to compatible devices.
Exceptional Connectivity
Connect compatible peripherals to the two Thunderbolt 4 ports. There are also seven 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports in addition to a front-facing USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port.
Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt 4 is a hardware interface that utilizes the reversible USB Type-C connector and features a maximum throughput of 40 Gb/s when used with compatible devices. The connector also transmits data via USB4 at up to 20 Gb/s, and dual-bandwidth DisplayPort allows you to connect either one 8K monitor or up to two 4K displays simultaneously. Additionally, you can daisy chain up to six devices from a single Thunderbolt 4 port.
Turn It Up
Immerse yourself in music, movies, and games with support for a 7.1 sound system. You can connect a headset to the 3.5mm audio jack or pair the system with a wireless Bluetooth device for listening privacy.
Personal Style
Customize the RGB underglow lighting and the replaceable front panel logo to match your mood, game, and style.

Intel Extreme Specs

Key Specs
Processor
Intel Core i9-12900 (12th Gen)
GPU
Intel UHD Graphics 770
SSD Slots
1 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (Available)
2 x M.2 SATA / PCIe 4.0 x4 (Available)
Ports
7 x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
USB-C
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery)
1 x USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
Display I/O
1x HDMI 2.0b
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); Tri-Band (2.4, 5, & 6 GHz)
Bluetooth
5.0
Performance
CPU Architecture
x86
Processor
Intel Core i9-12900 (12th Gen)
CPU Socket
LGA 1700
CPU
2.4 to 5 GHz Performance 8-Core
1.8 to 3.8 GHz Efficiency 8-Core
L3 Cache
30 MB
Graphics Type
Integrated
GPU
Intel UHD Graphics 770
Total Installed Memory
No
Buffered Memory
No
Storage and Expansion
Total Drive Bays
No
SSD Slots
1 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (Available)
2 x M.2 SATA / PCIe 4.0 x4 (Available)
PCI Expansion
1x PCIe 5.0 x16 [x16 Mechanical] (Available)
Optical Drive
No
Inputs / Outputs
Ports
7 x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
USB-C
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery)
1 x USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
Display I/O
1x HDMI 2.0b
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output
Built-In Speakers
No
Built-In Microphones
No
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Communications
Network I/O
1x RJ45 (2.5Gb Ethernet)
1x RJ45 (10Gb Ethernet)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); Tri-Band (2.4, 5, & 6 GHz)
Bluetooth
5.0
GPS
No
NFC
No
Keyboard & Mouse
Keyboard
No
Pointing Device
No
General
Power Supply
650 W with IEC
Mounting-Hole Pattern
No
Dimensions
14.1 x 7.4 x 4.7" / 357 x 189 x 120 mm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
17.92 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
21.4 x 15 x 13.3"

Intel Extreme Reviews

B&H and NUC12 Extreme are Great

By Gary
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-16

My latest purchase experience with Intel NUC12 Extreme from B&H was just great. By Payboo enrolling you get the BEST price on the market. My order placed late in the day was still ship the same day for free. Availability the live person on the phone streamlined Payboo questions. Better then Amazon. I watched several assembly trainings on YouTube and was able to put the system together within 20 min. Installation of Windows 11 was a bit of a problem as LAN and WiFi presence in a computer was not detected by Windows. And so you have two choices: to complete the installation w/o network connection (find how to do it on internet as it's not straightforward as in Windows 10), or download, as I did, WiFi drivers from Intel web site for this model and reference them during Windows 11installation/setup to be included. I installed NVIDIA 3070 Ti video card when assembled the machine and my recommendation is do not install anything from the Intel web site but run several rounds of windows updates till all drivers including NVIDIA will be installed and system is running. BIOS update from Intel may be installed after. I had not very good experience with the latest NVIDIA drivers and decided to stay with everything from windows updates only. It allowed me to install Windows 11 22H2 w/o any conflicts and delays. The system is very stable, 12-14 hours a day, good power management and fans only up as needed. Quiet and powerful system. I am happy with NUC12 Extreme and B&H.

Incorrect info and photos

By Mark
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-13

This states that there are 2 10gig nics a couple times in the description/specs. The photo shows 2 nics. They have the specs mixed with the i9 and the photos are for the i9 not the i7. Contacted support and their response was to sell me a $100 nic for their mistake. Not not interested in spending more money for their mistake so will be returning it. I bought this because of the 2 nics.

BEWARE - Defective

By Scott
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-10

The i9 NUC claims to support XMP RAM, but after trying multiple kits (including one that Intel specifically validated), it turns out it will never get full speed. There's something fundamentally broken with this. The DDR4 support to save money was disappointing, but on top of that Intel didn't even release a gaming product that fully supports ancient RAM. Avoid, avoid, avoid. This is a fundamentally broken product.

Great Product, and Great Retail Service

By Russell
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-20

Absolutely beautiful computer, love how it looks, and the install of components was a breeze. The delivery was really fast, first time buying from B&H and I will recommend them to anyone. My only issue was with what size graphics card can fit in the case. While Intel says it can fit graphics cards up to two slots, you have to make sure the width of the graphics card is under 4.3 inches.

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Is this the NUC12DCMi9 (without vpro) or ...

Is this the NUC12DCMi9 (without vpro) or NUC12DCMv9 (with vpro) or something else?
Asked by: Ye Htut
No, this Intel Dragon Canyon NUC 12 is not vPro compatible. https://intel.ly/3d2bWR0
Answered by: Sagi
Date published: 2022-08-03

Does it have 4 Gen4 m.2 NVME SSD slots or only 3?

Does it have 4 Gen4 m.2 NVME SSD slots or only 3?
Asked by: Rohit
The NUC 12 Extreme has three M.2 slots. Two on the front of the processor module and one on the rear. The rear slot, accessible from an inside hatch, does not require the processor module to be opened for installation, though the left side of the unit need to be removed. Further, the rear slot is directly attached to the CPU rather than going through the chipset.
Answered by: Jeff
Date published: 2022-10-15

How loud are the fans? Would a microphone pic ...

How loud are the fans? Would a microphone pic them up from a couple feet away?
Asked by: Isaac
The amount of noise would largely depend on if and which GPU you chose to install and if it was under load.
Answered by: Reuben
Date published: 2023-02-02

Without using the front 3.5mm headphone jack, ...

Without using the front 3.5mm headphone jack, what's the best way to get audio from this box?
Asked by: Jeff
So there's an audio issue with USB audio, that I assume doesn't affect "headphone jack" audio and that is a series of pops during machine shutdown and start/restart. Somewhat annoying and I haven't found a fix. I don't believe the issue is restricted to the NUC, but I am not certain. In regard to "background noise," my NUC 12 Extreme is silent. I had an issue with a background hum and I had a very loud hum with a specific 3.5mm-to-3.5mm cable, but I was able to eliminate them. I'd suggest first that you reroute any cables you can inside the NUC. There's not that much you can do, but unbundling the video card power cables and running some of those cables UP and some of them DOWN may help. Changing the 3.5mm cable might help. As I said, I used one that was quite non-silent. I used an older cable I had on hand and that worked fine... AFTER I made sure that the cable wasn't routed too close to any other cables. As I said, I have been able to get crystal clear sound out of the unit, and sometimes I think it has even better sound than other machines I've recently used. Better separation and/or clarity.
Answered by: Jeff
Date published: 2022-08-11

What are the exact dimension limits for the ...

What are the exact dimension limits for the graphics card, eg. does a 2 1/2 slot card fit OR just the dimensions in mm/inches?
Asked by: John
The Dragon Canyon NUC 12 can fit one 12" double-width dedicated graphics card with its PCIe 5.0 x16 slot.
Answered by: calvinm
Date published: 2023-01-20

Is the power supply enough to handle the ...

Is the power supply enough to handle the processor and a 3080TI card?
Asked by: Wayne
The Intel Dragon Canyon NUC 12 Extreme Mini Desktop Gaming Computer (Barebone) BH #INDCCI9KUS has a 650w power supply that would not be recommended for a RTX 3080 Ti.
Answered by: Reuben
Date published: 2023-05-14
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