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Compact silver mini desktop PC with rounded top and Intel branding

Intel

Intel BXNUC8i5INHJA1 NUC 8 i5-8265U 8 GB LPDDR3 1 TB HDD 16 GB Optane Radeon 540X Windows 10 Home desktop PC

SKU CH-XXR8-9DX6F MPN BXNUC8i5INHJA1

Compact mini desktop with a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor, 8 GB LPDDR3, 1 TB HDD, 16 GB Optane Memory and Radeon 540X graphics for home or office use

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • Memory size8 GB LPDDR3 + 16 GB Optane Memory
  • Graphics memory2 GB GDDR5
  • Storage drive1 TB HDD
  • CPUIntel Core i5-8265U 1.6 GHz
  • Quad-core i5-8265U at 1.60 GHz handles daily workloads smoothly
  • 8 GB LPDDR3 plus 16 GB Optane memory accelerates app launch and file access
  • 1 TB hard drive stores large media libraries and backups
  • AMD Radeon 540X with 2 GB GDDR5 drives entry-level gaming and creative tasks
  • Windows 10 Home 64-bit provides a familiar, ready-to-use desktop environment

Compact Mini PC for Home and Study

The Intel NUC 8 BXNUC8i5INHJA1 is a small-form-factor desktop built around a 1.60 GHz Core i5-8265U quad-core processor. It ships with 8 GB of LPDDR3 memory, a 1 TB hard drive and 16 GB of Optane memory to accelerate frequent tasks. Windows 10 Home 64-bit comes pre-installed and the AMD Radeon 540X GPU adds 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory. HDMI and Mini DisplayPort outputs handle external displays.

Suited for everyday productivity

Students, home-office users and anyone needing a space-saving Windows machine for web browsing, document editing or media playback will find the specification adequate. The Radeon 540X supports casual gaming and basic GPU-accelerated apps. Buyers who need user-replaceable system memory, additional internal drive bays or discrete graphics headroom for modern titles should look elsewhere.

8 GB soldered LPDDR3 memory

The system memory is integrated on the board and cannot be upgraded after purchase. This single constraint decides whether the unit fits a workflow that may demand more than 8 GB of RAM in the future.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Tower & Compact Desktop PCs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $700.99
Pricier than about 63% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 8 GB LPDDR3 + 16 GB Optane Memory
Lower than about 80% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
Graphics memory 2 GB GDDR5
Lower than about 99% of the 51 comparable items (median 8 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineNUC 8
Model nameBXNUC8i5INHJA1
Product typeStudent / Home Office
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
CPUIntel Core i5-8265U 1.6 GHz
CPU modelIntel Core i5-8265U
Base clock speed1.6 GHz
Processor cache8 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU6 MB
Memory
Memory size8 GB LPDDR3 + 16 GB Optane Memory
RAM capacity8 GB LPDDR3
Optane support16 GB
Storage
Storage drive1 TB HDD
Hard drive1 TB
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
Graphics memory2 GB GDDR5
GraphicsAMD Radeon 540X
GPUAMD Radeon 540X 2 GB GDDR5
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiIntel Wireless-AC 9560
Ports & slots
Video connectors1 HDMI, 1 Mini DisplayPort
Rear USB ports3 x USB 3.1 (one charging)
1 x USB 3.1 Type-C
Size & build
Form factorMini PC
Shipping weight1.40 kg
Package size483 × 127 × 117 mm
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Home 🙋‍♀️Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Upgrade
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Questions about this item

How much heat and noise does the Core i5-8265U generate when the NUC runs all day?

The 1.60 GHz quad-core processor has a low base power design; the tall chassis includes a fan that spins up under load but stays quiet during typical office or streaming tasks.

Which display cables and monitor inputs do I need to connect this Mini PC?

The unit provides HDMI and Mini DisplayPort outputs, so a monitor with either input and the matching cable is all that is required.

Will my older USB 2.0 keyboard, mouse and external hard drive work with the front and rear ports?

Yes — the USB ports are backward compatible, so legacy USB 2.0 peripherals function normally alongside newer devices.

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