Intel NUC 12 Extreme Kit NUC12DCMi7 RNUC12DCMI70004

₹80,399

The Intel NUC 12 Extreme Kit NUC12DCMi7 is a compact desktop platform built around a 12-core, 20-thread Intel Core i7-12700 processor paired with the Z690 chipset. It is designed as a barebone kit that accepts a full-length PCIe add-in graphics card, giving buyers the flexibility to configure their own discrete GPU, memory, and storage. With 10GbE wired networking, Wi-Fi 6E, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports and support for up to three M.2 drives, it targets users who want desktop-class performance in a small chassis.

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Key features

Intel Core i7-12700 processor (12 cores, 20 threads, up to 4.90 GHz)
Supports a double-wide PCIe x16 Gen5 add-in graphics card up to 12 inches long
Three internal M.2 SSD slots with RAID-0/RAID-1 support
10GbE wired LAN and Intel Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3
Two Thunderbolt 4 ports plus HDMI 2.0b video output
Up to 64GB dual-channel DDR4 3200MHz memory support
SDXC card slot with UHS-II support
12 USB ports across rear, front and internal headers

Technical specifications

Product Collection	Intel® NUC Kit with 12th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors
Code Name	Products formerly Dragon Canyon
Processor Included	Intel® Core™ i7-12700 Processor (25M Cache, up to 4.90 GHz)
Discrete Graphics	Via PCIe add-in card
Board Number	NUC12EDBi7
Board Chipset	Intel® Z690 Chipset
Supported Operating Systems	Windows 11, 64-bit, Windows 10, 64-bit
Marketing Status	Launched
Launch Date	Q1'22
Embedded Options Available	No
Total Cores	12
Total Threads	20
Max Turbo Frequency	4.90 GHz
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)	64 GB
# of Memory Slots	2
Memory Types	DDR4 3200MHz 1.2V SO-DIMM DDR4 3200 MHz 1.35V SO-DIMM - XMP is required to enable 1.35V memory
Max # of Memory Channels	2
Max Memory Bandwidth	51.2 GB/s
ECC Memory Supported	No
Internal Drive Form Factor	M.2 SSD
# of Internal Drives Supported	3
Removable Memory Card Slot	SDXC with UHS-II support
M.2 Card Slot (storage)	2x via PCH + 1x via CPU (NVMe)
Graphics Output	2x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.0b
# of Displays Supported	3
# of Thunderbolt™ Ports	2x Thunderbolt™ 4
# of USB Ports	12
USB Configuration	Rear: 6x USB 3.2g2, 2x TB4 (USB 3.2g2); Front: USB 3.2g2 Type-A and Type-C; Internal Header: 2x USB 2.0
USB Revision	3.2 Gen2, 2.0
USB 2.0 Configuration (External + Internal)	2x int.
Total # of SATA Ports	2
Max # of SATA 6.0 Gb/s Ports	2
RAID Configuration	2x M.2 SATA/PCIe SSD (RAID-0 RAID-1)
Audio (back channel + front channel)	7.1 digital; L+R+mic (F)
Integrated LAN	10GbE (AQC113)
Wireless Included	Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (Gig+)
Bluetooth Version	5.3
M.2 Card Slot (wireless)	Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Additional Headers	2x USB2.0, FRONT_PANEL
PCI Express Revision	Gen5, Gen4
PCI Express Configurations	2x M.2 PCIe X4 Gen4 slots (PCH), M.2 PCIe X4 Gen4 slots (CPU); Double-wide PCIe X16 Gen5 (CPU) slot, 12" max card length
TDP	65 W
Chassis Dimensions	357 x 189 x 120mm
Board Form Factor	PCIe
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology	Yes
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes
Intel® Platform Trust Technology (Intel® PTT)	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions	Yes
Ordering Code (AU cord)	RNUC12DCMI70004
MM# (AU cord)	99ALGX
MDDS Content IDs	747062
ECCN	5A992C
CCATS	G157815L2
US HTS	8471500150

Understand This Product — TechCureIndia

What it does

This is a compact barebone desktop kit that provides the CPU, motherboard, chassis and core connectivity, letting the buyer add their own graphics card, memory, storage and operating system to build a complete high-performance mini desktop.

What the key specifications mean

Intel Core i7-12700 (12 cores/20 threads): Handles multitasking, content creation and demanding applications with strong multi-core performance.
Z690 Chipset: Provides the platform features needed for PCIe Gen5 graphics, fast M.2 storage and memory overclocking support.
Double-wide PCIe x16 Gen5 slot (12" max card length): Lets you install a dedicated graphics card for gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads, within the stated size limit.
Up to 64GB DDR4 3200MHz (2 SO-DIMM slots): Defines the maximum memory you can install; buy SO-DIMM laptop-style modules, not desktop DIMMs.
3x M.2 SSD slots, RAID-0/RAID-1: Allows multiple fast NVMe/SATA SSDs with options to mirror data or combine capacity/speed.
2x Thunderbolt 4 + HDMI 2.0b, 3 displays supported: Enables multi-monitor setups and high-speed external device connections.
10GbE LAN + Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3: Gives fast wired networking plus modern wireless connectivity for high-bandwidth tasks.
12 USB ports (3.2 Gen2 and 2.0 mix): Offers extensive peripheral and external storage connectivity without needing a hub.

Practical benefits

Compact chassis with desktop-level CPU performance
Flexibility to choose your own graphics card and storage configuration
Fast networking suited to file transfer and multi-device use
Multiple display outputs for productivity setups

Who it suits

Content creators needing multi-core CPU performance
Gamers who want to add their own discrete GPU
Small-office or home-lab users needing fast networking and multiple storage drives
Users wanting a smaller alternative to a full tower desktop

Compatibility and installation

Requires a PCIe graphics card purchased separately, limited to double-wide, 12 inches maximum length
Requires DDR4 SO-DIMM memory (3200MHz, 1.2V or 1.35V with XMP) — not standard desktop DIMMs
Requires Windows 11 or Windows 10 64-bit, or another compatible 64-bit OS
M.2 NVMe/SATA SSDs needed for storage, as the kit does not include drives based on given facts
Chassis dimensions: 357 x 189 x 120mm
CPU TDP of 65W to factor into cooling and PSU selection
Internal headers available for additional USB 2.0 and front panel connections
SDXC card slot (UHS-II) built into the chassis for memory card use

Important limitations

Discrete graphics are not included — a separate PCIe graphics card must be purchased
ECC memory is not supported
Maximum memory capacity is 64GB across 2 slots
Graphics card length is limited to 12 inches due to chassis constraints

Package contents

Specification verification required.

Buy separately:

Discrete graphics card (PCIe add-in)
DDR4 SO-DIMM memory modules
M.2 SSD storage drives
Operating system license

Check before you buy

Confirm your chosen graphics card fits the double-wide, 12-inch length limit
Verify you are purchasing DDR4 SO-DIMM memory, not desktop DIMM modules
Check that your power and cooling plans account for both the 65W CPU and the added GPU
Confirm OS compatibility before installation

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Explanation written by TechCure India from the manufacturer's published specifications — it is not a measured test result.

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Intel NUC 12 Extreme Kit NUC12DCMi7 RNUC12DCMI70004 — specifications

Brand	Intel
Category	Desktop
Model / MPN	RNUC12DCMi70004
Memory type	DDR4
Condition	New, sealed box
Warranty	Manufacturer warranty · details
Invoice	GST tax invoice (input credit available)
Delivery	Insured shipping to every serviceable pin code in India