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Intel

Intel BOXNUC6I5SYH barebone mini PC Core i5-6260U DDR4 32GB M.2 2.5

SKU CH-PR97-KA2PY MPN BOXNUC6I5SYH

A 4×4-inch barebone mini PC with a 15 W dual-core i5-6260U, Iris 540 graphics, 7.1 audio and Gigabit LAN, ready for up to 32 GB DDR4, one 2.5″ SATA drive and an M.2 22x42/80 slot

  • Form FactorUCFF (4" x 4")
  • CPU Type6th generation Intel Core i5-6260U (1.8 GHz up to 2.9 GHz Tu
  • Memory installedNo Memory
  • Memory slot2 x 260Pin SO-DIMM
  • Memory Type SupportedDDR4 2133
  • Max Memory Supported32GB
  • 6th Gen Core i5-6260U dual-core processor with 2.9 GHz Turbo for responsive desktop performance
  • Supports up to 32 GB DDR4 2133 memory in dual-channel for smooth multitasking
  • M.2 slot with PCIe x4 lanes plus 2.5" SATA bay for flexible storage options
  • Intel Iris Graphics 540 drives 4K video and 7.1-channel audio for home-theatre use
  • Gigabit LAN, Intel Wireless-AC 8260 and Bluetooth 4.2 provide fast wired and wireless connectivity

Compact barebone with 6th-gen Core i5

The Intel BOXNUC6I5SYH is a UCFF barebone mini PC built around a Core i5-6260U dual-core processor running at 1.8 GHz with Turbo up to 2.9 GHz. It targets builders who want a 4 x 4 inch system for home-theatre, media server or light gaming use and who prefer to supply their own DDR4 SO-DIMMs and storage.

Sustained load on 15 W TDP with Iris 540

The 15 W TDP means the chip maintains its clocks within the tiny chassis without a large cooler. Intel Iris Graphics 540 handles 4K playback and light compute steadily, while the dual-channel DDR4 2133 controller feeds both CPU and graphics. Gigabit LAN and Wireless-AC 8260 with Bluetooth 4.2 keep network throughput stable during long streaming or file-transfer sessions.

Adds 2.5" bay to the M.2-only variant

Unlike the thinner NUC6i5SYK, this SYH model includes a 2.5 inch SATA 6.0 Gb/s bay alongside the M.2 slot (22x42/80, PCIe x4). That extra bay lets you pair a high-capacity hard drive with a fast M.2 SSD, a combination the SYK cannot accommodate. The jump is worthwhile when local media libraries exceed what a single M.2 drive can hold.

Highlights

  • 6th Gen Core i5-6260U dual-core processor with 2.9 GHz Turbo for responsive desktop performance
  • Supports up to 32 GB DDR4 2133 memory in dual-channel for smooth multitasking
  • M.2 slot with PCIe x4 lanes plus 2.5" SATA bay for flexible storage options
  • Intel Iris Graphics 540 drives 4K video and 7.1-channel audio for home-theatre use
  • Gigabit LAN, Intel Wireless-AC 8260 and Bluetooth 4.2 provide fast wired and wireless connectivity

Specifications

BrandIntel
SeriesNUC (Next Unit of Computing)
ModelBOXNUC6I5SYH
Form FactorUCFF (4" x 4")
CPU Type6th generation Intel Core i5-6260U (1.8 GHz up to 2.9 GHz Turbo, Dual Core, 4MB Cache, 15W TDP)
Memory installedNo Memory
Memory slot2 x 260Pin SO-DIMM
Memory Type SupportedDDR4 2133
Max Memory Supported32GB
Dual Channel Memory SupportedYes
Storage InstalledNo Hard Drive
Serial ATA2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s
M.2 SlotM.2 slot with PCIe x4 lanes
22x42/80
Integrated GraphicsIntel Iris Graphics 540
Channel7.1 Channel
LANIntel i219V
Max LAN Speed1Gbps
Wireless LANIntel Wireless-AC 8260
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2
2.5" Internal Bays1
Front USB2 x USB 3.0
Front Audio Ports1 jacks
Card ReaderSDXC with UHS-I support (Side)
HDMI1 x HDMI 1.4b
DisplayPort1 x Mini-DP 1.2
Rear USB2 x USB 3.0
RJ451
Power SupplyPower Adapter:
19V, 65W wall-mount AC-DC power adapter
Multi-country plugs
Dimensions1.89" x 4.53" x 4.37"
MaterialAluminum and Plastic
FeaturesSupport for user-replaceable 3rd party lids
NFC and AUX_PWR headers
OS certs: Windows 10, 8 & 8.1 Logo'd
OS compatibility: Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Fedora, OpenSUSE
VESA mount bracket and mounting hole support
Low-acoustics active cooling design
Kensington lock with base security
Integration Guide
12-19V DC Power Input
Shipping weight1.13 kg
Package size140 × 127 × 119 mm

Questions about this item

How much heat does the 15W TDP Core i5-6260U generate when the NUC runs continuously?

The processor has a 15W TDP, so sustained loads produce modest heat that the compact chassis and fan are designed to dissipate without throttling.

Which DDR4 SO-DIMM modules must I supply to reach the 32GB maximum?

You need two 260-pin DDR4 2133 SO-DIMMs; the board supports dual-channel operation up to 32GB total.

Can I keep my existing 2.5-inch SATA drive and add an M.2 SSD in the 22x42 or 22x80 slot?

Yes, the unit provides one 2.5-inch SATA 6.0Gb/s bay and an M.2 slot with PCIe x4 lanes accepting 22x42 or 22x80 modules.

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