Intel NUC9I9QNB NUC 9 Extreme Core i9 Compute Element
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Features
Intel NUC 9 Extreme Compute Element
Build your dream rig
Intel® NUC Elements are an entirely new way to design and build solutions and Mini PCs. The Intel® NUC Compute Element along with a series of Intel-designed components, deliver the flexibility of modular computing.
Level Up. Way Up.
The Intel® NUC 9 Extreme Compute Element is the heart of your PC and gives you the performance you need with modern day advanced technologies and connectivity.
Intel Core i7-9980HK Processor
2.40 GHz – 5.00 GHz Turbo, 8 core, 16 thread, 16MB Cache, 45W
Dual channel DDR4 SODIMMs
Supports 1.2V, max 64GB at 2400MHz or 32GB at 2666MHz
Intel Optane Ready
Intel® Optane™ SSD and Intel® Optane™ Memory M10 and H10 ready
Powerful processors for gaming
The Intel® NUC 9 Extreme Compute Elements are powered by the latest 9th Gen Intel® Core™ processors that deliver seamless gameplay on the hottest AAA game titles.
Intel NUC Reliability and Support
Intel® NUC is the only mini PC platform engineered, manufactured, and backed by Intel. Every Intel® NUC comes with a three-year warranty and 24/7 support from Intel.
Intel Wi-Fi 6 Makes Wireless Gaming a Reality
Gamers traditionally use wired connections for performance, limiting where they can play. Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) delivers the performance you need to play throughout your home.
Thunderbolt 3: The USB-C That Does It All
Simplify with one port to connect Thunderbolt devices, every display, and billions of USB devices. Game on 4K displays with a single cable or access blazing fast storage and two 4K displays with a single cable.
Broad connectivity
Including four rear USB 3.1 ports, the NUC 9 Extreme Compute Element provides surplus room for peripherals. Two Intel® Gigabit LAN ports, Intel® WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5 cover all your networking needs. The NUC 9 Extreme also includes dual Thunderbolt™ 3 Ports and a HDMI 2.0a port to power displays.
What you need to get started
The Intel NUC 9 Extreme Compute Element is a new modular solution that makes it simple to max out on performance and upgrade in the future. To get started, you’ll need to choose a compatible chassis and install memory, storage, power supply and an operating system.
Specifications
Essentials
| Product Collection | Intel® NUC Compute Elements |
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows 10, 64-bit, Linux |
| Board Number | NUC9i9QNB |
| Board Form Factor | PCIe |
| Internal Drive Form Factor | M.2 SSD |
| Number of Internal Drives Supported | 2 |
| Board Chipset | Intel® CM246 Chipset |
| Processor Included | Intel® Core™ i9-9980HK Processor |
| Chassis Dimensions | 203 x 131 x 38mm |
Memory & Storage
| Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) | 64 GB |
| Memory Types | DDR4 2666 MHz 1.2V SO-DIMM |
| Max # of Memory Channels | 2 |
| Max Memory Bandwidth | 42.6 GB/s |
| Max # of DIMMs | 2 |
| ECC Memory Supported | No |
Graphics
| Processor Graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes |
| Graphics Output | 2x Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.0a |
| Number of Displays Supported | 3 |
Expansion Options
| PCI Express Revision | Gen3 |
| PCI Express Configurations | 2x M.2 PCIe X4 slots (PCH) |
| M.2 Card Slot (storage) | 2x via PCH (SATA or NVMe) |
I/O Specifications
| Number of USB Ports | 10 |
| USB Configuration | 4x rear USB 3.1g2, 2x Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1g2), 2x USB3.1g2 "Type-C" ports via internal header, 2x USB 2.0 via internal headers |
| USB Revision | 3.1 Gen2, 2.0 |
| USB 2.0 Configuration (External + Internal) | 2x int. |
| Total # of SATA Ports | 3 |
| Max # of SATA 6.0 Gb/s Ports | 3 |
| RAID Configuration | 2x 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 LAN | Intel® Ethernet Connection i219-LM and i210-AT |
| Integrated Wireless | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 |
| Integrated Bluetooth | Yes |
| S/PDIF Out Connector | TOSLINK |
| Additional Headers | CEC, 2x USB2.0, FRONT_PANEL |
| Number of Thunderbolt™ Ports | 2x Thunderbolt™ 3 |
Advanced Technologies
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | Yes |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel vPro® Platform Eligibility | No |
| TPM | Yes |
| Intel® Rapid Storage Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel® Platform Trust Technology (Intel® PTT) | Yes |
Security & Reliability
| Intel® AES New Instructions | Yes |





