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Discover our full range of Intel® NUC gaming mini PCs, as well as components such as powerful graphics cards designed for gamers and streamers. These compact mini computers come equipped with the Intel® NUC Element Extreme card and are perfect for gaming.

Can you play video games with an Intel® NUC mini PC?

Although these mini PCs are primarily designed for professional use, many people wonder if they are powerful enough to play video games. The answer is yes! The Intel NUC Raptor Canyon, for example, is a gaming and work mini PC equipped with a 13th generation Intel i9-13900K processor and can be fitted with the most powerful graphics cards on the market up to 450 watts. With DDR5 memory up to 64 GB and three compatible Gen4 M.2 sockets, it will be just as performant as a fixed gaming PC.

The Raptor Canyon, also known as the NUC 13 Extreme, is a desktop computer with 13th generation Intel processors designed for gaming and work. It features customizable memory up to 64 GB DDR5-4800+ and up to three different SSD storages. The Raptor Canyon uses DDR5 technology with speeds up to 5600 MHz and three compatible Gen4 M.2 sockets. It has a Gen5 PCIe x16 socket to support graphics cards up to 450 Watts, even in a compact form factor. The Raptor Canyon is also equipped with enhanced features such as a Dual LAN 10GbE and 2.5GbE RJ45 connection, as well as two Thunderbolt 4 ports for additional monitors or I/O hubs. The chassis is also modular and customizable, offering more storage space and connectivity options. The modern design of the Raptor Canyon minimizes noise and performance restrictions during intensive workloads, while its powerful internal 750W power supply ensures maximum performance for a smooth gaming experience. Overall, the NUC 13 Extreme Raptor Canyon is a compact, modular, powerful, and customizable computer for an improved gaming and work experience.

The Dragon Canyon, with its format and capabilities, is a versatile computer. You can play, stream, and work in the best conditions possible, while being able to take it wherever you want. This powerful gaming mini PC is equipped with the 12th generation Intel® Core processor, which is the first Intel® NUC gaming to support a desktop processor. With up to 3 NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD storage, 64GB of DDR4 RAM at 3200 MHz, and a dual-slot graphics card up to 304.8cm in length in PCIe Gen5 x16, it is ideal for demanding gamers looking for a compact gaming computer. The advanced technologies of the Dragon Canyon include 2 Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C ports, a 10 Gbps Ethernet port, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.2. With its PCIe x16 slot, it also offers the ability to choose your favorite graphics card or add extensions. By pairing the Dragon Canyon with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 30/40 series graphics card and a VR headset, you can enjoy total immersion in the latest high-quality VR games and 360 experiences. The Dragon Canyon is also easily transportable with its lightweight chassis and reduced footprint of 8 L, offering the computing power you need, wherever you are.

The Ghost Canyon is a barebone mini PC designed for gaming in a very compact format. It is equipped with an NUC Element H card that includes a 9th generation Intel Core processor offering outstanding performance for gaming, virtual reality, and content creation. The mini PC has 3 SSD slots and 2 DDR4 RAM slots and can also accommodate a gaming graphics card thanks to a free PCI-Express 3.0 16x slot for performance enhancement. The NUC9 Ghost Canyon is extremely compact, with a sleek design and complete connectivity including HDMI 2.0, Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1, SD UHS-II card reader, and dual LAN 1 GbE Intel plus Wi-Fi 6 AX and Bluetooth 5.0 for an optimal gaming experience. The mini PC also features an internal 500 W 80+ Platinum power supply and a suitable cooling system to maintain high performance.

You will also find Intel Arc 750 and 770 graphics cards, as well as Nvidia GeForce RTX series 4000, at the lowest prices on the market.

The Intel Arc A750 and A770 are the first generation of graphics cards from Intel. Their performance competes with Nvidia on the segment of entry-level cards RTX 3050 and RTX 3060, but at a more competitive price per frame. The Intel ARC A770 is also highly sought after by streamers, with 16GB of GDDR6, it is particularly powerful in streaming.