Mini PCs are fast becoming the preferred desktop form factor owing to their compact footprint. Modern mini PCs pack enough horsepower to help you sail through demanding creative and productivity workflows.
Intel heralded a new chapter in mini PC design with its Next Unit of Computing (NUC) products. Featuring the latest Intel Core processors and offering a host of customization options for both pre-built and DIY segments, Intel NUCs provide an uncompromised computing experience in a size that is no bigger than a stack of textbooks.
Intel NUC 13 Pro Arena Canyon: Seamless, next-gen productivity workhorse
The Intel NUC 13 Pro Arena Canyon packs quite a punch with Intel's latest 13th gen Core processors including the Core i5-1340P and the Core i7-1360P. Featuring up to 12 cores and 16 threads with turbo boost up to 5 GHz, the Core i7-1360P processor makes for effortless multitasking and handling intensive workloads at school, home, or at the office.
Integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics offers enough headroom to power smooth 4K 60 Hz visuals and multiple monitor outputs. Buyers can configure the NUC 13 Pro Arena Canyon with up to 64 GB of dual-channel memory and up to a 2 TB SSD.
Intel NUCs are known for their versatile connectivity, and the NUC 13 Pro Arena is no different. There's a 2.5 GbE LAN port, but you can go full wireless thanks to the latest Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 standards. A pair of HDMI 2.1 ports and a pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports further provide a multitude of options for peripheral and display connectivity.
With excellent networking and connectivity options combined with class-leading internals, the Intel NUC 13 Pro Arena Canyon powers through your academic, business, and productivity needs in a size that is no bigger than the palm of your hand.
- Check out the Intel NUC 13 Pro Arena Canyon (Core i7-1360P, 32 GB RAM, and 2 TB SSD) for US$1,045 at GeekNUC.
Use the coupon notebookchecknuc120 for an additional US$120 discount until September 30.
Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast Serpent Canyon: Low footprint, high fidelity gaming
High-end gaming and content creation are often not the first considerations when shopping for a mini PC. However, advances in chip architecture, cooling, and connectivity have changed paradigms for the better, and this is where the Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast Serpent Canyon fits the bill perfectly.
This venomous viper of a mini PC strikes with Intel's powerful 12th gen Core i7-12700H processor and a brand-new Arc A770M discrete GPU featuring 16 GB of ultra-fast GDDR6 memory to slay high fps gaming and streaming together without breaking a sweat.
The NUC 12 Enthusiast Serpent Canyon lives up to its name by offering up to 64 GB DDR4-3200 memory, two lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSDs, and an additional PCIe 3.0 or SATA SSD to devour massive files and games. With six USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort-outs, together with fast Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5 Gb Ethernet, the Serpent Canyon has all your connectivity needs covered with enough room for more.
The NUC 12 Enthusiast Serpent Canyon's desktop-caliber performance is perfect for rigorous academics during the day and for unwinding with a competitive fragging session at night.
- Check out the Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast Serpent Canyon (Core i7-12700H, Arc A770M, 64 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD) for US$1,199 at GeekNUC.
Use coupon code notebookchecknuc120 for a US$120 discount until September 30.
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