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Intel Dragon Canyon NUC 12 Extreme Mini Barebones PC: i7-12700, 2x DDR4 Slots $700 + Free Shipping

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Sep 8, 2023 5:21 AM
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CookielessSep 8, 2023 5:21 AM
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Not to be an Alec, because I've always wanted to build a mini, but why is this so expensive? It doesn't seem to have any of the better specs.
Sep 8, 2023 12:32 PM
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turbodogSep 8, 2023 12:32 PM
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Extreeeeeeemmeeee!
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Quote from Cookieless View quoted comment :
Not to be an Alec, because I've always wanted to build a mini, but why is this so expensive? It doesn't seem to have any of the better specs.
Intel hardware is usually top quality and comes at a price premium, which is part of why these NUC's didn't sell all that well. This is a last gen non-overclockable i7 which is still a very capable processor. You would want to compare this to other barebones kits or a DIY combo of Case, MB, CPU, Cooler and PSU. For example just an i7-13700K and good mid-range MB will run you over $600. Here's an example build around $700:

PCPartPicker Part List [pcpartpicker.com]

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core Processor [pcpartpicker.com] ($275.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition 42 CFM CPU Cooler [pcpartpicker.com] ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z790M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard [pcpartpicker.com] ($194.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Pop Mini Air MicroATX Mid Tower Case [pcpartpicker.com] ($89.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750 GT 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply [pcpartpicker.com] ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $694.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker [pcpartpicker.com] 2023-09-08 09:10 EDT-0400
Last edited by turbodog September 8, 2023 at 06:11 AM.
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Quote from turbodog View quoted comment :
Intel hardware is usually top quality and comes at a price premium, which is part of why these NUC's didn't sell all that well. This is a last gen non-overclockable i7 which is still a very capable processor. You would want to compare this to other barebones kits or a DIY combo of Case, MB, CPU, Cooler and PSU. For example just an i7-13700K and good mid-range MB will run you over $600.
Really informative. Thank you!
Sep 8, 2023 1:29 PM
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Quote from Cookieless View quoted comment :
Not to be an Alec, because I've always wanted to build a mini, but why is this so expensive? It doesn't seem to have any of the better specs.
I'm a big fan of NUCs, but yes they're much more expensive than others like Beelink or other Chinese brands.

From my experience having used NUCs, Gigabyte mini PC, Beelink and AceMagician, I can contribute the price premium to much higher build quality than other brands and 3 year warranty/support. Intel also releases BIOS updates patching new vulnerabilities found. My NUC from 2017 had a vulnerability patched via BIOS 2 months ago.

Just my 2 cents.
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Sep 8, 2023 2:00 PM
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Quote from Cookieless View quoted comment :
Really informative. Thank you!
Happy to help. DDR4 32GB is super cheap right now and this only supports 3200 so nothing exotic. NVMe drives are also dirt cheap, you could do a 2TB boot NVMe and a 4TB SATA. The tough call is GPU, I wouldn't go any less than a 4060 Ti (or 2080 Ti, or 3070) at about $400 or so. 3060/4060 is not enough, 4070 would be great if you could spend $600.
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Quote from turbodog View quoted comment :
Intel hardware is usually top quality and comes at a price premium, which is part of why these NUC's didn't sell all that well. This is a last gen non-overclockable i7 which is still a very capable processor. You would want to compare this to other barebones kits or a DIY combo of Case, MB, CPU, Cooler and PSU. For example just an i7-13700K and good mid-range MB will run you over $600. Here's an example build around $700:

PCPartPicker Part List [pcpartpicker.com]

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core Processor [pcpartpicker.com] ($275.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition 42 CFM CPU Cooler [pcpartpicker.com] ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z790M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard [pcpartpicker.com] ($194.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Pop Mini Air MicroATX Mid Tower Case [pcpartpicker.com] ($89.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750 GT 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply [pcpartpicker.com] ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $694.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker [pcpartpicker.com] 2023-09-08 09:10 EDT-0400
Part of the NUC appeal/niche is the small form factor. The case you listed is 36.4L vs 8L.
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Sep 8, 2023 2:11 PM
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MadPupSep 8, 2023 2:11 PM
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Direct link...

https://www.newegg.com/intel-nuc-...6856102355
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Quote from xtreme571 View quoted comment :
I'm a big fan of NUCs, but yes they're much more expensive than others like Beelink or other Chinese brands.

From my experience having used NUCs, Gigabyte mini PC, Beelink and AceMagician, I can contribute the price premium to much higher build quality than other brands and 3 year warranty/support. Intel also releases BIOS updates patching new vulnerabilities found. My NUC from 2017 had a vulnerability patched via BIOS 2 months ago.

Just my 2 cents.
So it's worth it's weight because it's a higher quality compared to the competition?
Sep 8, 2023 3:05 PM
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xtreme571Sep 8, 2023 3:05 PM
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Quote from Cookieless View quoted comment :
So it's worth it's weight because it's a higher quality compared to the competition?
In my experience, definitely. I'm on my 5th NUC or so. There's a reason people buy a Lexus that has a Toyota engine in it. To each their own.
Last edited by xtreme571 September 8, 2023 at 08:13 AM.
Sep 8, 2023 3:24 PM
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silowSep 8, 2023 3:24 PM
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I just recently built an 8L itx 13400 build for ~$600 and would have 100% bought this instead if it were available. In addition to the faster 12700, and build quality I would've also gained 2x TB4 and 10Gbe.

These NUCs are obviously niche and targeted towards buyers who will pay the premium for the form factor and Intel components.
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Sep 8, 2023 3:30 PM
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-bruce-Sep 8, 2023 3:30 PM
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Intel NUCs are a worthwhile "deal" if:

- You value the size - it is smaller than you can build out of component parts.
* And you are going to install a graphics card - there are plenty of cheaper mini PCs that are this size or smaller that do not have a place for a graphics card.

- You value thunderbolt and/or 10G ethernet - these components come at a premium.

That's it. Premium size and premium connectivity. If you want basic parts, you can easily beat this price, I did rough math and came out with $550. And that's if you have no case or power supply to re-purpose ($275 processor, $25 cooler, $93 MB, $85 case, $71 PSU).

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Quote from turbodog View quoted comment :
Happy to help. DDR4 32GB is super cheap right now and this only supports 3200 so nothing exotic. NVMe drives are also dirt cheap, you could do a 2TB boot NVMe and a 4TB SATA. The tough call is GPU, I wouldn't go any less than a 4060 Ti (or 2080 Ti, or 3070) at about $400 or so. 3060/4060 is not enough, 4070 would be great if you could spend $600.
Can a 4070 fit in this? Aren't they.. Huge? 😰
Sep 8, 2023 3:42 PM
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Quote from xtreme571 View quoted comment :
In my experience, definitely. I'm on my 5th NUC or so. There's a reason people buy a Lexus that has a Toyota engine in it. To each their own.
Ah, I totally understand! Thanks for the input. I've built much bigger rigs, but I want something I can lug around for Lan nights with the dudes. And because they're small and cute.

Needs more pink though 🤔

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Sep 8, 2023 3:52 PM
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Quote from Cookieless View quoted comment :
Can a 4070 fit in this? Aren't they.. Huge?
a 4070 Founder's Edition will fit and still have room to spare.
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