Intel® NUC 9 Extreme Kit – NUC9i5QNX
Essentials
- Product CollectionIntel® NUC Kit with 9th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors
- Code NameProducts formerly Ghost Canyon
- StatusLaunched
- Launch DateQ1’20
- Supported Operating SystemsWindows 11, 64-bit*, Windows 10, 64-bit*
- Board NumberNUC9i5QNB
- Board Form FactorPCIe
- Internal Drive Form FactorM.2 SSD
- # of Internal Drives Supported3
- Board ChipsetMobile Intel® CM246 Chipset
- Processor IncludedIntel® Core™ i5-9300H Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.10 GHz)
- Total Cores4
- Total Threads8
- Processor Base Frequency2.40 GHz
- Lithography14 nm
- Max Turbo Frequency4.10 GHz
- Warranty Period3 yrs
- Recommended Customer Price$606.64 – $609.10
Supplemental Information
- Embedded Options AvailableNo
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- Included ItemsWhat’s in the box?
Memory & Storage
- Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)64 GB
- Memory TypesDDR4 2666 MHz 1.2V SO-DIMM
- Max # of Memory Channels2
- Max Memory Bandwidth42.6 GB/s
- Max # of DIMMs2
- ECC Memory Supported ‡No
Processor Graphics
- Integrated Graphics ‡Yes
- Graphics Output2x Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.0a
- # of Displays Supported ‡3
- Discrete GraphicsVia PCIe add-in card(s)
Expansion Options
- PCI Express RevisionGen3
- PCI Express Configurations ‡2x M.2 PCIe X4 slots (PCH), 1x M.2 PCIe X4 slot (CPU)
Double-wide PCIe X16 (CPU) slot shared with PCIe X4 (CPU) slot, 8″ max card length - PCIe x4 Gen 31
- PCIe x16 Gen 31
- Removable Memory Card SlotSDXC with UHS-II support
- M.2 Card Slot (storage)2x via PCH + 1x via CPU (NVMe)
I/O Specifications
- # of USB Ports11
- USB ConfigurationRear: 4x USB 3.2g2, 2x TB3 (USB 3.2g2); Front: 2x USB 3.2g2; Internal: 2x USB 2.0 header, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
- USB Revision3.2 Gen2, 2.0
- USB 2.0 Configuration (External + Internal)3x int.
- Total # of SATA Ports3
- Max # of SATA 6.0 Gb/s Ports3
- RAID Configuration2x M.2 SATA/PCIe SSD, SATA header (RAID-0 RAID-1)
- Audio (back channel + front channel)7.1 digital; L+R+mic (F); L+R+TOSLINK (R)
- Integrated LANIntel® Ethernet Connection i219-LM and i210-AT
- Integrated Wireless‡Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200
- Integrated BluetoothYes
- S/PDIF Out ConnectorTOSLINK
- Additional HeadersCEC, 2x USB2.0, FRONT_PANEL
- # of Thunderbolt™ Ports2x Thunderbolt™ 3
Package Specifications
- Chassis Dimensions238 x 216 x 96mm
Security & Reliability
FAQ
1. Can I install a dedicated graphics card inside the Intel NUC 9 Extreme NUC9i5QNX?
A. Yes, the 5-liter Ghost Canyon chassis houses a PCIe x16 slot that supports dual-slot desktop graphics cards (up to 8 inches in length) backed by an internal 500W power supply.
2. What is unique about the modular Compute Element in the NUC9i5QNX?
A. The processor, memory, and main IO reside on a modular PCIe card (NUC Compute Element), allowing quick system upgrades without replacing the main chassis or power setup
