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Intel NUC9 NUC9I7QNX (Ghost Canyon)

Intel Core i7-9750H Wi-Fi 6 AX/Bluetooth - M.2 PCIe NVMe - 1 x PCI-Express 3.0 16x

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Overview

Intel NUC9 Ghost Canyon : Scalable Gaming Mini-PC

TheIntel NUC9I7QNX Ghost Canyon is a barebone in mini PC format that offers a Intel Core i7-9750H Hexa-Core processor and the possibility of installing a gaming graphics card thanks to a free PCI-Express 3.0 16x slot. Equipped with a wide range of connectors: Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.0, USB 3.1, an extensive network offer with 2 Intel 1 GbE LANs coupled with Wi-Fi 6 AX and Bluetooth 5. 0, everything is present to make a powerful and compact gaming PC once the DDR4 RAM (SO-DIMM format, max. 64 GB) and an SSD in M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 format are added

Gaming performance

Thanks to its Intel Coffee Lake processor, the NUC9 Ghost Canyon offers both outstanding performance and reasonable power consumption. The 9th generation Intel Core processors in this generation of barebones will be at home in all kinds of applications. With two M.2 PCIe SSD slots and two DDR4 RAM slots (max. 64 GB), this NUC will offer smooth and fast operation. The addition of a dedicated graphics card will transcend it to accompany you in your intense gaming sessions.

Comprehensive connectivity

The Intel Ghost Canyon NUC offers a compact format that allows it to be installed in many environments, its gaming look will allow it to proudly sit on your desk. Its small size does not prevent it from offering a complete connectivity with HDMI 2.0, Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1, SD UHS-II card reader and a wide network offer with two Intel 1 GbE LAN in addition to Wi-Fi 6 AX and Bluetooth 5.0.

Key features:

  • Intel Core i7-9750H processor (Hexa-Core 2.6 GHz / 4.5 GHz Turbo - 12 Threads - 12 MB Cache)
  • RAM: SO-DIMM DDR4 2400/2666 MHz (2 slots - 64 GB max.) (2400 MHz max. if 64 GB installed)
  • 2 PCIe M.2 NVMe 3.0 x4slots (2242/2280/22110)
  • HDMI 2.0 and 2x Thunderbolt 3 video outputs
  • SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II memory card reader
  • PCI-Express 3.0 x16 and PCI-Express 3.0 x4 slots (PCI-Express 3.0 x4 can only be used with a One Slot graphics card)
  • 500W power supply with PCI-Express 6+2 pin and PCI-Express 6 pin
  • 6 USB 3.1 ports (two in front)
  • 2 Intel 1 GbE LANs + Wi-Fi 6 AX / Bluetooth 5.0
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General information

Product name

Intel NUC9 NUC9I7QNX (Ghost Canyon)

Brand

Intel

Model

BXNUC9I7QNX

Processor and chipset

Integrated processor

Yes

Processor

Intel Core i7

CPU frequency

2.6 GHz

Processor support

N/A

Number of CPUs supported

1

Memory

Memory format

2 X SO-DIMM 260-pin (DDR4)

Memory Frequency(ies)

DDR4 2400 MHz
DDR4 2666 MHz

Memory type

DDR4

Memory technology

Dual Channel

Dual Channel

Yes

Maximum RAM capacity per slot

32 GB

Maximum RAM capacity

64 GB

Graphic

Integrated graphics controller

Yes

Graphics chipset

Intel UHD Graphics 630

Expansion slots

Graphic connector(s)

1 X PCI Express 3.0 x16

Graphic card max. length

200 mm

Number and Type of slots

1 X PCI Express 3.0 x4

Storage

Hard drives connectors

2 X M.2 - PCI-E 3.0 x4

Supported RAID Modes

1
0

Optical drive type

None

Audio

Audio Chipset

1 X Integrated

Number of audio channels

8

Network

Number of ports/Ethernet controler

1 X Intel I219-LM

Number of ports/Ethernet controler N°2

1 X Intel I210-AT

Network standard(s)

10/100/1000 Mbps

Wireless network standard(s)

Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi 6 AX

Connectivity

Front panel connectors

1 X Headphone (3.5mm Jack Female)
2 X USB 3.1
SD (Secure Digital)
SDHC
SDXC

Rear panel connectors

1 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo
2 X RJ45 Female
4 X USB 3.1
2 X Thunderbolt 3
1 X HDMI Female

Case

Number of 2.5" slots

0

Number of invisible 3.5" slots

0

Number of visible 5.25" slots

0

Number of Slot-in slim 5.25'' slots

0

Number of Slim 5.25'' slots

0

Power

500 W

Compatibility

Supported OS

Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
Windows 10 Home 64-bit

Max CPU TDP

45 W

Physical characteristics

Barebone format

Mini PC

Width

96 mm

Height

216 mm

Depth

238 mm

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 2 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 3 Jul 2020

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  • by ThibaudG
    Posted on 10 Nov 2022
    Bought on 25 Oct 2022 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 10

    Very good product, efficient and quiet

    Very powerful and quiet NUC, a great feat by Intel to allow a powerful machine in such a small package.
    It's tight, but the CM ventilates well (hot air comes out the top), and the CG has no trouble cooling itself either. Intel has managed the airflow well.
    The 2019 motherboard is still very current and allows for some very good components (up to 64GB RAM, M2 NVME, Wifi6 and Bluetooth 5), with plenty of USB, USB-C and even a MicroSD port.
    The CM comes with a video card that does the job very well if you're not gaming (it handles my 34" non-4K screen very well). However, if you do need one, you'll have to go on a quest to find the right size graphics card (watch out for the length and thickness!).
    In my case, I was lucky enough to find a Dual GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition.
    Fortunately, Intel has a compatibility list for its NUCs, and I advise you to stick to this list for the graphics card: https://compatibleproducts.intel.com/ProductDetails?EPMID=190107

    It's a pity that Intel doesn't keep this size for its new NUC versions...

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  • by PierrickC
    Posted on 8 Jul 2021
    Bought on 9 Jun 2021 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 8

    3 weeks no big problem

    When reassembling, make sure that the top part (where the fan is located) is well inserted.

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