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Intel

Intel NUC BXNUC9i5QNX1 Core i5-9300H barebone pc

SKU CH-VQHX-CVJ1V MPN BXNUC9i5QNX1

Barebone PC with Core i5-9300H, dual LAN, Thunderbolt 3 and three M.2 NVMe slots for up to 64 GB DDR4-2666

  • Video RAMShared
  • CPU installedIntel Core i5-9300H Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.1 GHz)
  • ChipsetMobile Intel CM246
  • Installed memoryNo Memory
  • RAM slots2 × 260Pin SO-DIMM
  • Supported memoryDDR4 2666
  • 9th Gen Core i5-9300H up to 4.10 GHz for responsive compute
  • Dual-channel DDR4 2666 supports up to 64 GB memory
  • Three M.2 PCIe x4 slots plus three SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports for flexible storage
  • Dual 1 GbE LAN plus Wi-Fi 6 AX200 for fast wired and wireless links
  • Two Thunderbolt 3 ports and HDMI drive multiple displays

Compact barebone with Core i5-9300H

This Intel NUC barebone system ships with a 9th Generation Intel Core i5-9300H processor installed and the Mobile Intel CM246 chipset. It is built for users who want a small-form-factor foundation for virtual reality, gaming or content creation workloads. No memory or storage is included, so the builder supplies DDR4 2666 SO-DIMMs and NVMe or SATA drives.

Suits DIY builders who provide their own parts

The kit targets enthusiasts comfortable installing up to 64 GB of dual-channel DDR4 across two 260-pin slots and populating three M.2 PCIe x4 slots plus three SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports. Buyers who need a ready-to-run PC with memory, storage and an operating system pre-installed should look at a fully configured system instead.

Single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for discrete graphics

A full-length PCI Express 3.0 x16 expansion slot lets you add a dedicated graphics card, which is the deciding factor for gaming or VR performance. Onboard Intel UHD Graphics 630 handles basic display output through one HDMI port and dual Thunderbolt 3 connectors, but 3D workloads rely on the card you install.

How it compares

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Price $873.99
Cheaper than about 57% of the 28 comparable items (median $911.49).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineNUC
Model nameBXNUC9i5QNX1
Processor
CPU installedIntel Core i5-9300H Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.1 GHz)
ChipsetMobile Intel CM246
Memory
Installed memoryNo Memory
RAM slots2 × 260Pin SO-DIMM
Supported memoryDDR4 2666
Maximum supported memory64 GB
Memory channel supportedDual Channel
Storage
Installed storageNo Hard Drive
SATA ports3 x SATA 6.0Gb/s
M.2 slots2 x M.2 PCIe X4 slots (PCH), 1 x M.2 PCIe X4 slot (CPU) (NVMe)
Graphics
Video RAMShared
Audio & video
Channel count7.1-CH
Connectivity
Primary LAN controlleri219-LM
Second LANi210-AT
Wi-Fi standardIntel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2.4 Gbit/s, dual internal antennas
Bluetooth supportv5
Maximum network speedDual 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1
PCIe slots1 x PCIe x4 Gen 3
Front USB ports2 x USB3.1 GEN2 Type-A
Memory card readerSDXC with UHS-II support
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Thunderbolt 3 support2
Rear USB ports4 x USB3.1 GEN2 Type-A
Ethernet port2
Compatibility
Support OSWindows 10, 64-bit, Linux
More details
Onboard videoIntel UHD Graphics 630

Questions about this item

Should I choose DDR4 2666 modules for the two SO-DIMM slots?

Yes, the board supports DDR4 2666 in dual-channel mode with a maximum of 64 GB across the two 260-pin slots.

What does the Core i5-9300H boost to 4.10 GHz mean for daily workloads?

The processor can reach 4.10 GHz on a single core for short bursts, while sustained multi-core speeds will settle lower depending on cooling and power limits.

How fast can an NVMe drive run in the CPU-attached M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 3 slot?

That slot is limited to PCIe 3.0 x4, so NVMe drives will top out at the Gen 3 x4 ceiling of roughly 4 GB/s sequential throughput.

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