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Intel NUC NUC8I5BEK2

Intel Core i5-8259U Intel HD Graphics 655 Wi-Fi AC / Bluetooth 5.0 M.2 slot (no notch/memory/hard drive)

Last price 279€95
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Overview

Nuc Bean Canyon: Even more power

TheIntel NUC NUC8I5BEK2 isequipped with an 8th generation Intel Core i5-8259U Coffee Lake processor. Once the DDR4 RAM in SO-DIMM format is installed and an SSD is added in the M.2 slot, you will be perfectly equipped to carry out office and multimedia tasks in complete fluidity.

The NUC8I5BEK2 benefits from a rich connectivity that will allow you to use up to 3 4K screens and the USB 3.0 ports will be able to accommodate all your compatible peripherals.


A concentrate of power

Intel is back with a vengeance with this NUC Bean Canyon equipped with a Coffee Lake processor that offers just as many features in a case with an unmistakable design. This compact and scalable solution with 8th generation Intel Core i5 processor provides a customizable mini-PC adapted to small spaces and to all common personal or professional uses (office, multimedia, thin client, POS ...).


Main features :

  • Intel Core i5-8259U processor (Quad-Core 2.3 GHz / 3.8 Ghz Turbo - 8 Threads - 6 MB Cache)
  • RAM : SO-DIMM DDR4 2400 MHz - 2 slots - 32 GB max.
  • Video Outputs : HDMI 2.0a & Thundebolt 3 (USB 3.1 Type C and mini Display Port 1.2 compatible)
  • M.2 slot type 2242/22x80 with SATA III 6 Gbit/s / PCIe 3.0 4x interface
  • Comprehensive, high-performance network connections: Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi AC
  • UHS-1 micro-SD/micro-SDHC/micro-SDXC card reader
  • Dimensions: 117 x 112 x 35 mm
The installation of Windows 10 64-bit is recommended, so that you can make full use of the Intel NUC. Windows 7 or 8 cannot be installed with the 8th generation Coffee Lake processors.
Specifications
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General information

Product name

Intel NUC NUC8I5BEK2

Brand

Intel

Model

BOXNUC8I5BEK2

Processor and chipset

Integrated processor

Yes

Processor

Intel Core i5

CPU frequency

2.3 GHz

Processor support

N/A

Number of CPUs supported

1

Memory

Memory format

2 X SO-DIMM 260-pin (DDR4)

Memory Frequency(ies)

DDR4 2400 MHz

Memory type

DDR4

Memory technology

Dual Channel

Dual Channel

Yes

Maximum RAM capacity per slot

16 GB

Maximum RAM capacity

32 GB

Graphic

Integrated graphics controller

Yes

Graphics chipset

Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655

Expansion slots

Graphic connector(s)

None

Graphic card max. length

0 mm

Number and Type of slots

N/A

Storage

Hard drives connectors

1 X M.2 - PCI-E 2.0 x4 + SATA 6 Gb/s

Optical drive type

None

Audio

Audio Chipset

Integrated

Number of audio channels

8

Network

Number of ports/Ethernet controler

1 X Integrated Intel - 10/100/1000 Mbps

Network standard(s)

10/100/1000 Mbps

Wireless network standard(s)

Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi AC

Connectivity

Front panel connectors

1 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo
2 X USB 3.0
micro SD
micro SDHC
micro SDXC

Rear panel connectors

1 X Gigabit Ethernet - RJ45 Female
2 X USB 3.0
1 X Thunderbolt 3
1 X HDMI 2.0 Female

Case

Number of 2.5" slots

0

Number of invisible 3.5" slots

0

Number of visible 3.5" slots

0

Number of visible 5.25" slots

0

Number of invisible 5.25" slots

0

Number of Slot-in slim 5.25'' slots

0

Number of Slim 5.25'' slots

0

Compatibility

Supported OS

Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
Windows 10 Home 64-bit

Max CPU TDP

28 W

Physical characteristics

Barebone format

ITX

Width

117 mm

Height

35 mm

Depth

112 mm

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 2 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 3 Dec 2018

Customer reviews
Global rating
10/10
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  • by SebastienL
    Posted on 7 Jun 2021
    Product bought from LDLC on 9 May 2021
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Impec

    Received in detail.
    I have been using it for a while now and it is very easy to use.
    The device works perfectly and corresponds to my expectations, fast, silent and above all super discreet.

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  • by JulienD
    Posted on 4 Mar 2021
    Product bought from LDLC on 23 Feb 2021
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 8

    Satisfied

    Complete with a WD Blue NVME SSD and 8GB of Crucial RAM. Suitable for office/internet use: fairly quiet (but not completely) and fast. Small annoying electrical hiss when dyed

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  • by achatsnet
    Posted on 21 Aug 2019
    Product bought from LDLC on 19 Aug 2019
    Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 9

    Perfect

    Installed with Corsair SSD (https://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00261833.html), crucial 4GB memory (https://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00217938.html), it's perfect.
    Installed Ubuntu 18 via kington traveler USB stick (https://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00146528.html) in less than 3 minutes. Booting in 21 seconds. Hard to ask for more.
    To be seen now in the long term.

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  • by BenoitH
    Posted on 17 Jul 2019
    Product bought from LDLC on 25 Dec 2018
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Usage: ESXI / Proxmox virtualisation lab

    I've been using the Intel NUC as a virtualisation lab under ESXI / Proxmox for almost a year for projects carried out as part of my work-study programme at a computer science school.
    The + : Intel quality, Recent CPU i5 8th gen, Efficient fan, Low noise, Compact, Low power consumption, Recent connections, Up to 32 GB Ram, Coupled with an M2 SSD with good I/O, it's a treat.
    The cons: Overall, there's nothing to stop it from being a quality product. The price is a bit expensive and doesn't particularly decrease over time. Nevertheless, for my use case it's well sized to run from 4 relatively greedy VMs to a lot of lighter VMs. If you're looking for the smallest thing you could ask for a second M2 SSD slot for a RAID1, a second network interface... but here you start to move away from the NUC concept and for my case from a lab environment; and in that case you'd have to look at other product ranges :)

    Note: At the time I had to update the BIOS to be able to install ESXI 6.7, which is quite easy to do by consulting the manufacturer's website.

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  • by Remi L
    Posted on 19 Feb 2019
    Product bought from LDLC on 27 Jan 2019
    Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 10

    Small and perfect

    A very small size, a quick assembly and a reduced footprint. This small intel nuc has everything to seduce people who are looking for a desktop PC without it taking up too much space.
    The performance is also good. The intel core i5 is a great performer and can be used for office and internet use. I've put in a Samsung M2 256GB and 8GB of Ram, and finally it's ultra quiet.
    I recommend it without any problem.

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  • by Audrey D
    Posted on 7 Jan 2019
    Product bought from LDLC on 1 Jan 2019
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9

    Overall positive: an unbeatable space/power ratio.

    Finally a NUC with a latest generation 4 core i5.
    For professional use, reliable and fast! Performance wise, nothing to complain about. Incredibly small size.
    Installed with a 240GB M2 SSD and 2x4GB of RAM, it runs perfectly. The installation is quite easy, although you shouldn't be afraid to clip the components you want to add.
    4 USB ports is really limited (mouse/keyboard/printer/speakers): hub port to be planned quickly.
    On the other hand, you can still hear it. Not that it makes any noise, but I would have appreciated a passive system. Let's just say that in a quiet environment, you can hear it ventilating a bit.
    For the installation, provide the official drivers via usb key, because the network card does not connect despite an ethernet cable.

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