What is the Intel NUC gaming price in 2020? The gaming market is one of the most dynamic segments within the PC market. Clients in this market look for performance, expansion, and now with the Intel NUC they can add sleek designs to list of available options. With most small form factor devices features such as Core i7 processors, discrete graphics, NVMe SSD, and VR were not available, until now. The Intel NUC8i7HNK and NUC8i7HVK offer many features users may only find in higher end desktops.
Another benefit of the Intel NUC is that it is customizable in that VARs can determine the memory, storage, and operating system configuration. The ability to fine tune the configuration and brand the system under their name with their support programs is a vital added value. How much is Intel NUC gaming price in 2020?
Intel NUC 9 Extreme Kit – new in gaming world
Intel NUC 9 Extreme kit comes in below 2 versions –
- Intel® NUC 9 Extreme Kit with Intel® Core™ i9-9980HK Processor
Powerful, upgradeable, and customizable. Intel® Core™ i9-9980HK processors are unlocked and overclockable to push your performance to the extreme. Build it the way you want!
- Intel® NUC 9 Extreme Kit (Intel® Core™ i7-9750H/i5-9300H Processor)
Built for gamers looking for performance, portability, and a small footprint. Game hard and play anywhere with the Intel® NUC 9 Extreme kit.
1. Intel® NUC 9 Extreme kit gaming price $1,700 approx
Product specifications
- NUC : NUC9i9QNX
- Processor : 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-9980HK processor
- Graphics : Intel® UHD Graphics 630, 350 MHz–1.25 GHz PCIe x16 slot, supports discrete graphics, up to 8-inch card length, dual-slot capable
- Memory : Dual-channel SO-DIMM slots DDR4-2666+, up to 32 GB, or DDR4-2400, up to 64 GB
- Storage : 2x M.2 slots: 42/80 + 42/80/110 NVMe or SATA, RAID-0/1 capable, 1x M.2 slot: 42/80/110 NVMe
- Operating System : Not included
- Features : 2x Thunderbolt™ 3 ports, Intel® Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 with dual antennas built in, 2x Intel® Gigabit LAN ports, HDMI 2.0a port, SDXC card slot with UHS-II support, 4x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, 500W internal power supply
- What’s Needed : Memory, storage, operating system
2. Intel NUC 8 Performance-G Kit (NUC8i7HVK) gaming price $1,099.95
Product specifications
| Screen Size | 1 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 3.1 GHz Intel Core i7 |
| RAM | 32 GB DDR4 |
| Hard Drive | Flash Memory Solid State |
| Graphics Coprocessor | RadeonTM RX Vega M GH Graphics |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Graphics Card Ram Size | 32 GB |
| Wireless Type | 802.11a, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 5 |
| Brand Name | Intel |
|---|---|
| Series | BOXNUC8I7HVK1 |
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| Item model number | BOXNUC8i7HVK1 |
| Item Weight | 6.4 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 10.8 x 7.8 x 4.8 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 10.8 x 7.8 x 4.8 inches |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 4 |
| Hard Drive Interface | eSATA |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Optical Drive Type | None |
| Voltage | 120240 volts |
3. Intel NUC 8 VR NUC8I7HVK Gaming Mini PC price $1,559
Intel NUC8i7HNK/HVK
- Intel 8th Generation Core i7 processor with AMD Radeon Vega M graphics processor
- Support for up to 6 displays utilizing Thunderbolt, HDMI and DP connections
- Support for up to 32GB of memory in two DDR4 SODIMM slots
- Two M.2 PCIex4 slots
- Support for M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drives
- Support for Intel Optane Memory
- 7.1 Digital Sound
- Integrated Intel AC 8265 wireless + Bluetooth
- VR Ready
| Intel Model | NUC8i7HNK | NUC8i7HVK |
| ASI SKU | 212367 | 212366 |
| Intel Processor | Core i7-8706G | Core i7-8809G |
| Base Speed / Turbo Boost | 3.1GHz / 4.1GHz | 3.1GHz / 4.2GHz |
| Cores / Thread | 4C / 8T | 4C / 8T |
| Cache | 8MB | 8MB |
| Graphics | Radeon VX Vega M GL | Radeon VX Vega M GH |
| Memory Supported | Up to 32GB DDR-2400 SODIMM x2 | Up to 32GB DDR-2400 SODIMM x2 |
| M.2 Slots | Dual M.2 PCIex2 2242/80, 2280 | Dual M.2 PCIex2 2242/80, 2280 |
| Optane Memory Support | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless | Intel AC 8265 + BT | Intel AC 8265 + BT |
| Displays Supported | 6 | 6 |
4. Intel NUC 6 Performance Kit (NUC6i7KYK) gaming price $365
Product specifications
| Screen Size | 1 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 |
| Hard Drive | 250 GB Hybrid Drive |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
| Chipset Brand | Intel |
| Card Description | integrated |
| Wireless Type | 802.11ac |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 4 |
| Brand Name | Intel |
|---|---|
| Series | BOXNUC6I7KYK1 |
| Item model number | BOXNUC6I7KYK1 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10, 8.1, 7 |
| Item Weight | 3.3 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 8.3 x 4.6 x 1.1 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8.3 x 4.6 x 1.1 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 4 |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR SDRAM |
| Flash Memory Size | 250 |
| Hard Drive Interface | eSATA |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Optical Drive Type | None |
| Power Source | 19V 120W power supply with replaceable AC cords |
Is there a better alternative?
That depends on what you’re looking for.
The NUC 9 Extreme Kit’s unique modular design leaves it without a direct competitor, but you might cross-shop it with other small PCs like Apple’s Mac Mini, or smaller incarnations of the Lenovo ThinkCentre and HP Z Workstations. The Intel NUC 9 might be a compelling small workstation thanks to its excellent port selection and promises of future upgrades, though I’m not sure its processor performance is price competitive. It’s a great mobile chip, but you can find standard desktop components in some systems at a comparable price point.
As a gaming desktop, the NUC 9 is simply too expensive. A system configured like the one I tested would set you back between $2,400 and $2,800, depending on the exact components you source and any sales you might manage to snag. That’s just too much for the performance offered. You can easily snag a desktop with an RTX 2070 Super for that price, and it doesn’t have to be much larger. The Origin Chronos and Falcon Northwest Tiki are great lesser-known alternatives.
Why you should buy Intel gaming unit?
You Intel gaming kit is popular because of its flexibility along with its own product line as below.
- Intel processor : Intel® NUC 9 Extreme kits or any other gaming kits are powered by the latest Intel® Core™ processors that deliver seamless gameplay on the hottest AAA game titles.
- Warranty : Every Intel® NUC comes with a three-year warranty and 24/7 support from Intel. Intel® NUC is the only mini PC platform engineered, manufactured, and backed by Intel.
- Effective heat control: The Intel® NUC 9 Extreme kit utilizes an innovative L-shaped vapor chamber and optimally uses firmware-controlled fans. It efficiently draws cool air to critical components to ensure the system is consistently cool and quiet as you game and create.
- 4K display : Intel® NUC mini PCs include integrated Intel® graphics that can drive multiple 4K displays. The Intel® NUC 9 Extreme kit offers the ability to add discrete graphics for the exact level of video performance you want.
- Ports & connectivity : Intel NUC offers the flexibility of ports and connectivity. All Intel® NUC mini PCs are packed with I/Os – Thunderbolt™ 3, front and back USB 3 ports, HDMI, SD card slot, the latest Wi-Fi technology, and LAN ports are all standard.
- Portability : Intel® NUC mini PCs are so compact, light weight and slim, you can drop one into a backpack and take it anywhere. Going to a LAN party? eSports competition? Carry it with you.