Intel launches NUC 13 Extreme “Raptor Canyon” featuring a Core i9-13900K CPU

Intel is launching its most powerful NUC mini-PC to date. The new NUC 13 Extreme Kit has been announced, powered by a 13th Gen Core K-series processor, and with enough space for a triple-slot graphics card. 

Powered by up to a Core i9-13900K (other options include the Core i7-13700K and the Core i5-13600K), the Compute Element found inside the NUC 13 Extreme supports up to 64GB dual-channel DDR5-5600 SODIMMs, PCIe 5.0 GPUs, and has space for three PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs.

For the network component, it packs an Intel 2.5GbE (i226-V)/10GbE (AQC113) LAN combo and an Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E + BT 5.2 (5.3 supported) module connected to two external antennas. Additional connectivity interfaces include two Thunderbolt 4/USB-C 4 ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, six USB 3.2 Gen2 ports in the rear, two USB-A 3.2 Gen1 ports at the front, and a USB-C Gen2x2 at the front.

In addition to the Compute Element, the kit includes a fully modular 750W 80+ Gold PSU with PCIe 5.0 power connectors (12VHPWR) and three 8-pin PCIe power connectors. The Compute Element in the PSU come enclosed in a 337x129x318mm (LxWxH) side-vented chassis with a 14-litre capacity. Inside, you can put a triple-slot 12-inch (30cm) GPU.

The NUC 13 Extreme kit and Compute Element will release first in China, expanding to other regions in Q4 2022 and early 2023. The Extreme kit will start at $1,179, going up to $1,549, while the Compute Element price ranges between $760 and $1,100.

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KitGuru says: Are you planning on building a powerful mini-PC over the next year? Will you be going fully DIY, or would you consider the NUC 13 Extreme as a base for your build? 

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