Intel® NUC Extreme Compute Element
The next evolution of small form factor gaming
The modular future of extreme gaming
Combines an Intel® Core™ processor with a motherboard, Wi-Fi, Thunderbolt™ technology, I/O, memory, and M.2 slots all into one compact component—making Intel® NUC 12 Extreme Compute Element a high-performance foundation for the immersive gaming experiences customers want.
Build a powerful gaming rig
The plug-and-play modular system of the Intel® NUC Extreme Compute Element makes it easy to build the small, feature-rich gaming PC you want:
- Build custom designs and unique systems.
- Power-packed with up to Intel® Core™ processors, PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, and 2.5GbE and additional 10GbE LAN on some SKUs.
- Get the latest and greatest for wireless gaming with Intel® Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+).
For gamers
For gamers
Build your next gaming PC with Intel NUC Extreme. For a truly unique PC, select a kit or chose from a wide variety of solutions fro our ecosystem partners.
For streamers and content creators
For streamers and content creators
Build powerful devices for streaming and content creation. Start with powerful Intel NUC Extreme Compute Elements, then integrate the components you want. Choose from Intel® NUC Chassis or others from partner brands to fit your specific needs.
Incredible features for unbelievable gaming
All the elements you need in a compact form factor
Powerful processors
Revolutionary performance with latest gen Intel® Core™ i7 and unlocked Intel® Core™ i9 H-Series processors.
Latest gen Wi-Fi
Get the latest in lightning-fast connectivity with Intel® Wi-Fi 6E (Gig +).
Discrete graphics
For even more powerful performance, pair with the latest discrete graphics cards with PCIe 4.0 or 5.0.
Memory and storage
Supports 64GB max dual channel DDR4-3200 SODIMMs and storage over M.2 card slots.
Intel NUC Extreme Compute Element—ready to connect
Make the most of your PC’s power with lightning fast wired and wireless connections.
Thunderbolt™ technology
Thunderbolt™ 4 ports power peripherals, monitors, fast data transfers and more.
Ethernet
Experience fast play with 2.5Gbps Intel® Ethernet Connection and additional 10GbE LAN (AQC113) on some models.
USB
Connect to your peripherals through up to 6x USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (Type-A).
Wireless
Up to Intel® Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+) for the latest in wireless gaming and streaming
Intel® NUC 12 Extreme Compute Element
Powerful, customizable components for extreme gaming, content creation and more. The Intel® NUC 12 Compute Element features 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and the latest technologies. Simply choose the chassis and other features you want.
Intel® NUC 11 Extreme Compute Element
The Intel® NUC 11 Compute Element—part of a family of modular computing components—lets you quickly add to your extreme gaming rig. Build uniquely custom, extreme-performance gaming systems that deliver more exciting, more immersive experiences.
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