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Intel

Intel BOXNUC6I5SYH barebone mini PC Core i5-6260U DDR4 32GB M.2 2.5

SKU CH-PR97-KA2PY MPN BOXNUC6I5SYH

A 4×4-inch barebone mini PC with a 15 W dual-core i5-6260U, Iris 540 graphics, 7.1 audio and Gigabit LAN, ready for up to 32 GB DDR4, one 2.5″ SATA drive and an M.2 22x42/80 slot

  • Processor6th generation Intel Core i5-6260U (1.8 GHz up to 2.9 GHz Tu
  • Form factorUCFF (4 in x 4 in)
  • Installed memoryNo Memory
  • RAM slots2 × 260Pin SO-DIMM
  • Supported memoryDDR4 2133
  • Maximum supported memory32 GB
  • 6th Gen Core i5-6260U dual-core processor with 2.9 GHz Turbo for responsive desktop performance
  • Supports up to 32 GB DDR4 2133 memory in dual-channel for smooth multitasking
  • M.2 slot with PCIe x4 lanes plus 2.5" SATA bay for flexible storage options
  • Intel Iris Graphics 540 drives 4K video and 7.1-channel audio for home-theatre use
  • Gigabit LAN, Intel Wireless-AC 8260 and Bluetooth 4.2 provide fast wired and wireless connectivity

Compact barebone with 6th-gen Core i5

The Intel BOXNUC6I5SYH is a UCFF barebone mini PC built around a Core i5-6260U dual-core processor running at 1.8 GHz with Turbo up to 2.9 GHz. It targets builders who want a 4 x 4 inch system for home-theatre, media server or light gaming use and who prefer to supply their own DDR4 SO-DIMMs and storage.

Sustained load on 15 W TDP with Iris 540

The 15 W TDP means the chip maintains its clocks within the tiny chassis without a large cooler. Intel Iris Graphics 540 handles 4K playback and light compute steadily, while the dual-channel DDR4 2133 controller feeds both CPU and graphics. Gigabit LAN and Wireless-AC 8260 with Bluetooth 4.2 keep network throughput stable during long streaming or file-transfer sessions.

Adds 2.5" bay to the M.2-only variant

Unlike the thinner NUC6i5SYK, this SYH model includes a 2.5 inch SATA 6.0 Gb/s bay alongside the M.2 slot (22x42/80, PCIe x4). That extra bay lets you pair a high-capacity hard drive with a fast M.2 SSD, a combination the SYK cannot accommodate. The jump is worthwhile when local media libraries exceed what a single M.2 drive can hold.

How it compares

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Price $304.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineNUC (Next Unit of Computing)
Model nameBOXNUC6I5SYH
Processor
Processor6th generation Intel Core i5-6260U (1.8 GHz up to 2.9 GHz Turbo, Dual Core, 4 MB Cache, 15 W TDP)
Memory
Installed memoryNo Memory
RAM slots2 × 260Pin SO-DIMM
Supported memoryDDR4 2133
Maximum supported memory32 GB
Dual-channel supportYes
Storage
Installed storageNo Hard Drive
SATA ports2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s
M.2 slotsWith PCIe x4 lanes
22 × 42/80
2.5" internal bays1
Graphics
Built-in graphicsIntel Iris Graphics 540
Audio & video
Channel count7.1 Channel
Connectivity
LAN connectionIntel i219 V
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardIntel Wireless-AC 8260
Bluetooth support4.2
Ports & slots
Front USB ports2 x USB 3.0
Front audio jacks1 jacks
Memory card readerSDXC with UHS-I support (Side)
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 1.4b
DisplayPort connectors1 x Mini-DP 1.2
Rear USB ports2 x USB 3.0
Ethernet port1
Power
Power supplyPower Adapter:
19 V, 65 W wall-mount AC-DC power adapter
Multi-country plugs
Size & build
Form factorUCFF (4 in x 4 in)
Product dimensions1.89 in × 4.53 in × 4.37 in
Main materialAluminum and Plastic
Shipping weight1.13 kg
Package size140 × 127 × 119 mm

Questions about this item

How much heat does the 15W TDP Core i5-6260U generate when the NUC runs continuously?

The processor has a 15W TDP, so sustained loads produce modest heat that the compact chassis and fan are designed to dissipate without throttling.

Which DDR4 SO-DIMM modules must I supply to reach the 32GB maximum?

You need two 260-pin DDR4 2133 SO-DIMMs; the board supports dual-channel operation up to 32GB total.

Can I keep my existing 2.5-inch SATA drive and add an M.2 SSD in the 22x42 or 22x80 slot?

Yes, the unit provides one 2.5-inch SATA 6.0Gb/s bay and an M.2 slot with PCIe x4 lanes accepting 22x42 or 22x80 modules.

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