Intel NUC9 NUC9I7QNX (Ghost Canyon)

Very good product, efficient and quiet

Very powerful and quiet NUC, a great feat by Intel to allow a powerful machine in such a small package.
It's tight, but the CM ventilates well (hot air comes out the top), and the CG has no trouble cooling itself either. Intel has managed the airflow well.
The 2019 motherboard is still very current and allows for some very good components (up to 64GB RAM, M2 NVME, Wifi6 and Bluetooth 5), with plenty of USB, USB-C and even a MicroSD port.
The CM comes with a video card that does the job very well if you're not gaming (it handles my 34" non-4K screen very well). However, if you do need one, you'll have to go on a quest to find the right size graphics card (watch out for the length and thickness!).
In my case, I was lucky enough to find a Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition.
Fortunately, Intel has a compatibility list for its NUCs, and I advise you to stick to this list for the graphics card: https://compatibleproducts.intel.com/ProductDetails?EPMID=190107

It's a pity that Intel doesn't keep this size for its new NUC versions...

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by ThibaudG
Posted on 10 Nov 2022

Product bought from LDLC on 25 Oct 2022

Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 10
Very good product, efficient and quiet

Very powerful and quiet NUC, a great feat by Intel to allow a powerful machine in such a small package.
It's tight, but the CM ventilates well (hot air comes out the top), and the CG has no trouble cooling itself either. Intel has managed the airflow well.
The 2019 motherboard is still very current and allows for some very good components (up to 64GB RAM, M2 NVME, Wifi6 and Bluetooth 5), with plenty of USB, USB-C and even a MicroSD port.
The CM comes with a video card that does the job very well if you're not gaming (it handles my 34" non-4K screen very well). However, if you do need one, you'll have to go on a quest to find the right size graphics card (watch out for the length and thickness!).
In my case, I was lucky enough to find a Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition.
Fortunately, Intel has a compatibility list for its NUCs, and I advise you to stick to this list for the graphics card: https://compatibleproducts.intel.com/ProductDetails?EPMID=190107

It's a pity that Intel doesn't keep this size for its new NUC versions...
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by PierrickC
Posted on 8 Jul 2021

Product bought from LDLC on 9 Jun 2021

Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 8

3 weeks no big problem

When reassembling, make sure that the top part (where the fan is located) is well inserted.

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General information	Product name	Intel NUC9 NUC9I7QNX (Ghost Canyon)
	Brand	Intel Intel
	Model	BXNUC9I7QNX
Processor and chipset	Integrated processor	Yes
	Processor	Intel Core i7
	CPU frequency	2.6 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 Frequency(ies)	DDR4 2666 MHz
	Memory type	DDR4
	Memory technology	Dual Channel
	Dual Channel	Yes
	Maximum RAM capacity per slot	32 GB
	Maximum RAM capacity	64 GB
Graphic	Integrated graphics controller	Yes
Graphic	Graphics chipset	Intel UHD Graphics 630
Expansion slots	Graphic connector(s)	1 X PCI Express 3.0 x16
	Graphic card max. length	200 mm
	Number and Type of slots	1 X PCI Express 3.0 x4
Storage	Hard drives connectors	2 X M.2 - PCI-E 3.0 x4
	Supported RAID Modes	1
	Supported RAID Modes	0
	Optical drive type	None
Audio	Audio Chipset	1 X Integrated
Audio	Number of audio channels	8
Network	Number of ports/Ethernet controler	1 X Intel I219-LM
	Number of ports/Ethernet controler N°2	1 X Intel I210-AT
	Network standard(s)	10/100/1000 Mbps
	Wireless network standard(s)	Bluetooth 5.0
	Wireless network standard(s)	Wi-Fi 6 AX
Connectivity	Front panel connectors	1 X Headphone (3.5mm Jack Female)
		2 X USB 3.1
		SD (Secure Digital)
		SDHC
		SDXC
	Rear panel connectors	1 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo
		2 X RJ45 Female
		4 X USB 3.1
		2 X Thunderbolt 3
		1 X HDMI Female
Case	Number of 2.5" slots	0
	Number of invisible 3.5" slots	0
	Number of visible 5.25" slots	0
	Number of Slot-in slim 5.25'' slots	0
	Number of Slim 5.25'' slots	0
	Power	500 W
Compatibility	Supported OS	Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
	Supported OS	Windows 10 Home 64-bit
	Max CPU TDP	45 W
Physical characteristics	Barebone format	Mini PC
	Width	96 mm
	Height	216 mm
	Depth	238 mm
Warranties	Commercial warranty	Seller 2 years
Warranties	Legal warranty	See terms & conditions

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General information

Product name

Brand

Model

Processor and chipset

Integrated processor

Processor

CPU frequency

Processor support

Number of CPUs supported

Memory

Memory format

Memory Frequency(ies)

Memory type

Memory technology

Dual Channel

Maximum RAM capacity per slot

Maximum RAM capacity

Graphic

Integrated graphics controller

Graphics chipset

Expansion slots

Graphic connector(s)

Graphic card max. length

Number and Type of slots

Storage

Hard drives connectors

Supported RAID Modes

Optical drive type

Audio

Audio Chipset

Number of audio channels

Network

Number of ports/Ethernet controler

Number of ports/Ethernet controler N°2

Network standard(s)

Wireless network standard(s)

Connectivity

Front panel connectors

Rear panel connectors

Case

Number of 2.5" slots

Number of invisible 3.5" slots

Number of visible 5.25" slots

Number of Slot-in slim 5.25'' slots

Number of Slim 5.25'' slots

Power

Compatibility

Supported OS

Max CPU TDP

Physical characteristics

Barebone format

Width

Height

Depth

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Legal warranty

Very good product, efficient and quiet

3 weeks no big problem