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BRE NUC

BRE NUC N7A i5-12450H 16GB 512GB barebone mini PC

SKU CH-BX9X-ST37C

Compact barebone mini PC with a 12th-gen Core i5-12450H, 16 GB DDR4-3200, 512 GB NVMe and triple 4K video outputs

  • Processor socketFCBGA1744
  • Installed memory16 GB
  • RAM slots2
  • Supported memoryDDR4
  • Maximum supported memory64 GB
  • Installed storage512
  • Intel Core i5-12450H with 8 cores and 12 threads turbo to 4.4 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 16 GB dual-channel DDR4-3200 memory expandable to 64 GB for smooth workloads
  • 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD plus a second M.2 slot for fast storage growth
  • Triple 4K output via HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort and USB-C with DP 1.4a
  • 5 Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6 for high-speed wired and wireless connectivity

Core i5-12450H barebone

The BRE NUC N7A is a compact barebone mini PC built around a 12th-generation Core i5-12450H processor with eight cores and twelve threads reaching 4.4 GHz. It ships with 16 GB of dual-channel DDR4-3200 memory and a 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD, targeting remote-work, office and home-server deployments.

Triple 4K display limits

Integrated UHD Graphics drives up to three 4K panels through one HDMI 2.0 port, one DisplayPort connection and one USB Type-C port with DP 1.4a support. The Type-C output can also power a compatible monitor directly, while the HDMI 2.0 and DP 1.4a interfaces cap each stream at 4K resolution.

Memory and storage headroom

Two SODIMM slots accept DDR4 modules up to a combined 64 GB, leaving room to double the factory 16 GB. Storage uses two M.2 2280 key-M slots: one wired for PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe and the other for PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe, so a second high-speed drive can be added without sacrificing the boot volume.

How it compares

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Price $409.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBRE NUC
Model nameN7A i5-12450H 16G+512G
Part numberN7A i5-12450H 16G+512G
Processor
Processor socketFCBGA1744
Memory
Installed memory16 GB
RAM slots2
Supported memoryDDR4
Maximum supported memory64 GB
Storage
Installed storage512
SATA portsPci express x16
M.2 slotsSSD
Size & build
Product weight1.5 kg

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 16 GB DDR4 version or add more memory up to 64 GB?

The unit ships with 16 GB of dual-channel DDR4-3200 SODIMM installed. Two slots are available and the board supports up to 64 GB total, so you can add a matching 16 GB or 32 GB module later if your workloads need more capacity.

What does the i5-12450H 4.4 GHz turbo mean for everyday workloads?

The 12th-gen Core i5-12450H has 8 cores (4 performance + 4 efficient) and 12 threads with a 45 W TDP. It reaches 4.4 GHz on short bursts, giving snappy response for browser tabs, video calls, spreadsheets and light creative tasks while the integrated UHD Graphics handles triple 4K output.

Which display ports are on the N7A and what resolutions do they support?

Video outputs are HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort and a USB-C port with DP 1.4a alt-mode. All three can drive 4K displays simultaneously, and the USB-C port can also power a compatible monitor directly.

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