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Intel

Intel NUC8i3BEH Barebone Mini PC Core i3 8109U Tall

SKU CH-2X8B-52EXS

A barebone mini PC with an 8th generation Core i3 8109U, Iris Plus Graphics 655, dual-channel DDR4 2400 SODIMM slots up to 32 GB, an M.2 22x42/80 slot for NVMe or SATA SSD, and a 2.5 inch drive bay

  • 8th Gen Core i3 8109U handles everyday workloads smoothly
  • Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 drives 4K media and light creative tasks
  • M.2 22x42/80 slot accepts PCIe NVMe or SATA SSD for fast storage
  • 5 inch bay adds room for HDD or SSD expansion
  • Dual-channel DDR4 2400 SODIMM support up to 32 GB boosts multitasking

Intel NUC8i3BEH Tall Barebone Kit

This Intel NUC8i3BEH is a tall barebone mini PC built around an 8th Generation Intel Core i3 8109U processor with Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655. It targets users who want a compact desktop foundation and plan to supply their own memory, storage and operating system. The chassis includes both an M.2 22x42/80 slot and a 2.5 Inches drive bay for flexible storage choices.

Installation notes and common issues

Installing components requires opening the case to access two SODIMM slots supporting dual channel DDR4 2400 up to 32GB max, the M.2 slot for PCIe NVMe or SATA SSD, and the 2.5 Inches bay for a SATA drive. A frequent mistake is buying a 2280 NVMe drive when the keying or length does not match the 22x42/80 slot specification. Another common oversight is forgetting that no RAM, storage or OS licence is included in the box.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This kit suits builders who need a small-footprint PC for office work, media playback or light development and who are comfortable adding DDR4 SODIMMs and an SSD themselves. It is not for buyers who want a complete system ready to run out of the box, nor for those who require discrete graphics performance, more than 32GB of memory, or additional internal drive bays beyond the single M.2 and single 2.5 Inches bay.

Highlights

  • 8th Gen Core i3 8109U handles everyday workloads smoothly
  • Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 drives 4K media and light creative tasks
  • M.2 22x42/80 slot accepts PCIe NVMe or SATA SSD for fast storage
  • 5 inch bay adds room for HDD or SSD expansion
  • Dual-channel DDR4 2400 SODIMM support up to 32 GB boosts multitasking

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 is active after I finish building the NUC8i3BEH?

Open Device Manager in Windows 10 and verify Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 appears under Display adapters without a warning icon.

Which parts come with the NUC8i3BEH kit and which ones must I purchase separately?

The kit includes the chassis, motherboard with soldered Core i3 8109U and Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, an M.2 22x42/80 slot, a 2.5 Inches bay and dual-channel DDR4 2400 SODIMM sockets supporting 32GB max; you must buy DDR4 2400 SODIMM modules and either an M.2 NVMe or SATA SSD or a 2.5 Inches SSD/HDD.

Should I choose an M.2 22x42 or 22x80 NVMe or SATA SSD for the NUC8i3BEH?

Both 22x42 and 22x80 lengths fit the M.2 slot; pick 22x80 for higher-capacity NVMe or SATA drives, or 22x42 if space or cost is a concern.

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