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Intel NUC6i5SYH barebone mini PC i5-6260U 16GB 256GB

SKU CH-Q1N7-RZQQC MPN NUC6i5SYH

Compact mini PC with a dual-core 1.8 GHz i5-6260U, 16 GB DDR4, 256 GB SSD, MiniDP, HDMI, Wifi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 and Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR4
  • Graphics memoryShared system memory
  • Storage drive256 GB SSD
  • CPUIntel Dual-Core i5-6260U 1.8 GHz Upto 2.9 GHz
  • Ready for 4K work with Intel Iris Graphics 540
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory handles multitasking smoothly
  • 256 GB SSD provides fast boot and load times
  • Dual-band Wifi 5 plus Bluetooth 4.2 keeps connections stable
  • Two SODIMM slots support up to 32 GB total memory

Ready-to-use mini desktop for office work

This Intel NUC6i5SYH arrives with a dual-core i5-6260U processor, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 256 GB SSD already installed. Windows 10 Pro is pre-loaded so the system is operational straight from the box. It targets students and home-office users who need a compact, quiet computer for everyday productivity.

Aluminium chassis with front and rear I/O

The black-and-silver enclosure holds two SoDIMM slots, one occupied by the supplied 16 GB module and one free for expansion up to 32 GB total. Front-facing ports include two USB 3.0 sockets and a headset jack; the rear adds two more USB 3.0 ports, mini-DisplayPort, HDMI and gigabit Ethernet. A 3-in-1 card reader, Wifi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 handle removable media and wireless peripherals without extra dongles.

65 W adapter and integrated graphics set

The 65 watt power brick limits sustained turbo clocks, so heavy multi-threaded workloads will throttle below the 2.9 GHz maximum. Iris Graphics 540 drives 4K video playback through either video output but lacks the 3D throughput for modern gaming or GPU-accelerated rendering. Buyers who need discrete graphics headroom or more than two display outputs should look at larger form factors.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Mini PC Barebone Systems, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $400.99
Cheaper than about 71% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).
Memory size 16 GB DDR4
Typical for this category: the median of 26 items is 16 GB.
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR4
Higher than about 60% of the 56 comparable items (median 12 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Model nameNUC6i5SYH
Product typeStudent / Home Office
Recommended useBusiness
Product colorBlack/Silver
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
CPUIntel Dual-Core i5-6260U 1.8 GHz Upto 2.9 GHz
CPU modelIntel Core i5-6260U
Processor cache4 MB
L2 cache per processor4 MB
L3 cache per CPU4 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB DDR4
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
RAM type and speedDDR4 2400
Memory configuration8 GB x 2
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
Storage drive256 GB SSD
SSD storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration256 GB SSD
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
Graphics memoryShared system memory
GraphicsIntel Iris Graphics 540
GPUIntel Iris Graphics 540
GPU modelIntel Iris Graphics 540
Audio & video
SoundHigh Definition Audio
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wired networkEthernet
Wireless adapterWifi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-FiWifi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth support4.2
Ports & slots
Front USB ports2 x USB 3.0
Front audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Memory card reader3-in-1
Video connectorsMiniDP, HDMI
Rear USB ports2 x USB 3.0
Ethernet port1 port
Power
Power supply65 W
Size & build
Form factorSoDIMM
Overall dimensions4 × 4 × 2
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro

Questions about this item

What display interfaces does the MiniDP and HDMI support for 4K output?

The Intel Iris Graphics 540 drives 4K visuals through the mini-DisplayPort and HDMI ports on this NUC.

What physical memory slots are available inside the chassis for upgrades?

Two SODIMM slots accept DDR4 modules up to a total of 32 GB of system memory.

How is the operating system activated on this barebone and what step is often missed?

Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed; connect to the internet after first boot so the digital licence can activate automatically.

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