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Compact black ITX desktop cube, 8 litre volume

Intel

Intel NUC 11 Extreme NUC11BTMi9 Core i9-11900KB RTX 3060 16GB DDR4 512GB NVMe 650W 80Plus Windows 11 Home

SKU CH-4FHK-KC6XQ

A compact 8-litre gaming desktop with an 8-core i9-11900KB, RTX 3060 graphics, 16GB DDR4, 512GB NVMe storage and a 650W 80Plus power supply

  • Screen size1.6 in (4.06 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i9 11th Gen
  • Memory sizeCrucial 16 GB DDR4 3200 MHz
  • Storage driveSolidigm PCIe 4.0 512 GB SSD
  • GraphicsGeForce RTX 3060
  • CPUIntel® Core™ i9-11900 KB Processor (24M Cache, up to 4.9 GHz
  • 8-core i9-11900KB reaches 4.90 GHz turbo for high frame rates
  • RTX 3060 FE graphics card drives 1080p and 1440p gaming
  • 16 GB DDR4 3200 MHz memory handles multitasking and modern titles
  • 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD loads games and apps quickly
  • 650 W 80 Plus Gold PSU in 8 L ITX case fits tight spaces

Compact 8 litre gaming desktop

The Intel NUC 11 Extreme NUC11BTMi9 packs an 8 core Core i9-11900KB and an RTX 3060 FE card into an ITX chassis measuring 357 x 189 x 120mm. It ships with 16GB DDR4 3200MHz memory, a 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD and Windows 11 Home. Builders who need more storage or a second graphics card will not find room inside this enclosure.

Thermals and 650W 80 Plus Gold supply

A 650W 80 Plus Gold unit powers the CPU, GPU and all onboard devices from a single internal brick. The compact layout uses the case volume to move air across the processor and the double wide graphics card without external radiators. Acoustic output stays low during typical gaming loads because the power supply fan and chassis fans share the same airflow path.

Connectivity and mounting implications

Rear I/O provides 6x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, 2x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.0b and Ethernet driven by the integrated controller. Front panel adds 2x USB 3.1 Gen 2 while internal headers expose 2x USB 3.1 and 2x USB 2.0 for case accessories. Two M.2 PCIe Gen4 slots and two Gen3 slots plus two SATA ports allow storage expansion but the 12 inch card length limit restricts future GPU upgrades.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming PCs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,202.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 24,925 comparable items (median $2,694.99).
Screen size 1.6 in (4.06 cm)
Lower than about 90% of the 159 comparable items (median 22 in).
Memory size Crucial 16 GB DDR4 3200 MHz
Lower than about 90% of the 11,703 comparable items (median 32 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineNUC 11 Extreme
Model nameNUC11BTMi9
Product typeGaming & Entertainment
Recommended useConsumer
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i9 11th Gen
CPUIntel® Core™ i9-11900 KB Processor (24M Cache, up to 4.9 GHz)
CPU modelIntel Core i9-11900 KB
Turbo clock speed4.9 GHz
Processor cache24 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU24 MB
Memory
Memory sizeCrucial 16 GB DDR4 3200 MHz
RAM capacity64 GB DDR4
RAM type and speedDDR4 3200
Total memory slots2
Max supported RAM64 GB
Storage
Storage driveSolidigm PCIe 4.0 512 GB SSD
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen size1.6 in (4.06 cm)
Graphics
GraphicsGeForce RTX 3060
GPURTX 3060 FE Card
Audio & video
SoundSound card - Integrated
Audio chipIntegrated
Sound channels7.1 channels
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
Network speed10/100/1000/2500 Mbit/s
Wired networkEthernet
Network adapterIntel® Ethernet Controller i225-LM
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (Gig+)
Bluetooth support5.2
Ports & slots
Front USB ports2 x USB 3.1 Gen2( Max to 10 Gbit/s)
Front audio jacks3.5 mm front stereo headset jack
Memory card reader1 x SDXC Support UHS-II
Video connectors1 x HDMI 2.0b
Thunderbolt 3 support2 x Thunderbolt 4
Rear USB ports4 x USB 3.1 Gen2 ( Max to 10 Gbit/s)
Ethernet port1 x Intel i225-LM RJ45 (10/100/1000/2500 Mbit/s)
Rear audio jacksAnalog audio
Power
Power supply650 W 80Plus
Size & build
ChassisITX
Overall dimensions357 × 189 × 120 mm(8L)
Product weight9kg
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home

Questions about this item

How do I install the RTX 3060 FE Card into the NUC11BTMi9 and what step is often missed?

Insert the card into the double-wide PCIe X16 Gen4 slot from the CPU, secure the bracket screws, then connect the PSU power cables; the step often missed is plugging in the auxiliary 8-pin power connector from the 650W 80Plus unit.

What maintenance or replacement will the Crucial 16GB DDR4 3200MHz memory need later?

The SO-DIMM modules run at 1.2V standard or 1.35V with XMP; if capacity becomes limiting, replace with up to 64GB total using two DDR4 3200MHz SO-DIMMs — no other generation fits.

What limit appears first on the Core i9-11900KB during sustained loads?

The 8-core processor has a 3.30 GHz base frequency and 4.90 GHz max turbo; under continuous multi-threaded work the package power limit and thermal solution in the 8L ITX case will throttle clocks before the 650W PSU reaches its 80Plus Gold rating.

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