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Intel

Intel NUC6i5SYH barebone mini PC i5-6260U 8GB 256GB

SKU CH-RNKE-6592S MPN NUC6i5SYH

A compact desktop with a dual-core i5-6260U, 8 GB DDR4, 256 GB SSD, dual 4K video outputs, Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2, pre-loaded with Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Memory size8 GB DDR4
  • Graphics memoryShared system memory
  • Storage drive256 GB SSD
  • CPUIntel Dual-Core i5-6260U 1.8 GHz Upto 2.9 GHz
  • Compact desktop powered by 6th-gen Core i5 up to 2.9 GHz
  • Ready for dual 4K displays via MiniDP and HDMI
  • Fast Wifi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 for wireless peripherals
  • Expandable to 32 GB DDR4 with two SoDIMM slots
  • Includes 256 GB SSD and Windows 10 Pro out of the box

Compact Business Mini PC

The Intel NUC6i5SYH is a barebone mini desktop equipped with a dual-core Intel Core i5-6260U processor running at 1.8 GHz up to 2.9 GHz. It arrives with 8 GB of DDR4 memory at 2400 MHz and a 256 GB SSD, plus Windows 10 Pro pre-installed. Dual video outputs via MiniDP and HDMI support 4K visuals through integrated Intel Iris Graphics 540.

Suited For And Limits

This unit suits home-office workers, students and digital-signage deployments that need a silent, space-saving system with wired and wireless connectivity. Buyers who require discrete graphics performance, more than 32 GB of memory or additional internal drive bays should look at larger form-factor systems instead.

Deciding Specification

The 65 W power adapter and integrated Iris Graphics 540 define the thermal and performance envelope for this NUC. If your workload demands sustained heavy compute or a discrete GPU, this power budget and graphics solution will not meet those needs.

How it compares

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

Price $360.99
Cheaper than about 75% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).
Memory size 8 GB DDR4
Lower than about 80% of the 26 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 8 GB DDR4
Lower 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 size8 GB DDR4
RAM capacity8 GB DDR4
RAM type and speedDDR4 2400
Memory configuration8 GB x 1
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots1
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

Does the NUC6i5SYH arrive with the 8 GB DDR4 and 256 GB SSD already installed, or must I buy memory and storage separately?

The unit ships with 8 GB DDR4 at 2400 MHz and a 256 GB SSD pre-installed, so no separate memory or storage purchase is required to start working.

Should I choose the single 8 GB module or add a second stick to reach the 32 GB maximum?

Two SODIMM slots are available; adding a matching 8 GB DDR4 module enables dual-channel performance and leaves room to expand up to 32 GB later.

What does the 2.9 GHz turbo figure mean when the NUC is driving a 4K display through MiniDP or HDMI?

The Core i5-6260U can burst to 2.9 GHz for short workloads, while Iris Graphics 540 handles 4K output over MiniDP and HDMI without a discrete GPU.

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