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Intel

Intel NUC12SNKi72 Core i7-12700H Arc A770M 16GB GDDR6 512GB SSD barebone mini PC

SKU CH-TD9N-PKC4B MPN NUC12SNKi72

Barebone mini PC with a 14-core Intel Core i7-12700H and Intel Arc A770M graphics with 16 GB GDDR6, dual-channel DDR4-3200 support up to 64 GB, three M.2 slots, 2.5 Gbps Ethernet.

  • CPU TypeIntel Core i7 12th Gen
  • Memory installedNo Memory
  • Memory slot2 x 262Pin SO-DIMM
  • Memory Type SupportedDDR4 3200
  • Max Memory Supported64GB
  • Dual Channel Memory SupportedYes

CPU Type Intel Core i7-12700H

Group 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD

Options NUC 12th NUC12SNKi72

  • 14-core i7-12700H reaches 4.70 GHz for responsive compute
  • Arc A770M with 16 GB GDDR6 drives modern graphics workloads
  • Dual-channel DDR4-3200 support up to 64 GB for flexible memory
  • Three M.2 slots accept PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 SSDs for fast storage
  • 5 GbE, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 give high-speed connectivity

Serpent Canyon i7-12700H barebone

The Intel NUC12SNKi72 is a compact barebone built around a 14-core, 20-thread Core i7-12700H processor and an integrated Arc A770M GPU with 16GB GDDR6 memory. It targets creators and gamers who want a small-form-factor system they can finish with their own DDR4 SO-DIMMs and M.2 storage.

Upgrade from integrated-graphics boxes

This unit replaces mini PCs that rely solely on processor graphics, adding discrete-class Arc A770M performance for 3D work and modern titles. The jump is worth it when your workflow needs hardware-accelerated encoding, ray-traced rendering or high-refresh gaming that integrated graphics cannot sustain.

64GB DDR4 and triple M.2 headroom

Dual-channel DDR4-3200 support tops out at 64GB, giving ample room for video timelines and virtual machines. Three PCIe M.2 slots — two at Gen 4 x4 and one at Gen 3 x4 — swallow multiple terabytes of fast storage before you run out of lanes.

Highlights

  • 14-core i7-12700H reaches 4.70 GHz for responsive compute
  • Arc A770M with 16 GB GDDR6 drives modern graphics workloads
  • Dual-channel DDR4-3200 support up to 64 GB for flexible memory
  • Three M.2 slots accept PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 SSDs for fast storage
  • 5 GbE, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 give high-speed connectivity

Specifications

BrandIntel
SeriesSerpent Canyon
ModelNUC12SNKi72
CPU TypeIntel Core i7 12th Gen
Memory installedNo Memory
Memory slot2 x 262Pin SO-DIMM
Memory Type SupportedDDR4 3200
Max Memory Supported64GB
Dual Channel Memory SupportedYes
Storage InstalledNo Hard Drive
M.2 Slot3 x M.2
Discrete Graphic CardIntel Arc A770M Graphics
Onboard AudioIntegrated
Channel7.1 Channel
LANIntel® Ethernet Connection i225-LM
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LANIntel® Killer(tm) Wi-Fi 6E AX1690 (i/s)
Bluetooth5.2
Front USB2x front USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
Front Audio Ports3.5mm stereo headphone jack
Card ReaderSDXC slot with UHS-II support
Other Front PortsThunderbolt 4 port
HDMIHDMI 2.1
DisplayPort2x DisplayPort 2.0
Thunderbolt 3Thunderbolt 4 port
Rear USB4x rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
RJ45Intel® 2.5Gb (i225-LM) Ethernet port
Input19V
Power Supply330W
Dimensions35x29x29cm
Weight6kg
PackagingOriginal packaging

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Questions about this item

What size SO-DIMM slots does the NUC12SNKi72 use for its DDR4 3200 memory?

The board has two 262-pin SO-DIMM slots that accept DDR4 3200 modules up to 64 GB total in dual-channel mode.

Which screw length should I use when securing an M.2 SSD in the PCIe 4.0 x4 slots?

The three M.2 slots (two PCIe 4.0 x4, one PCIe 3.0 x4) use standard 3 mm standoffs; a 3 mm screw fits the 2280 drives without bottoming out.

When will the Arc A770M graphics driver need updating for the latest games?

Intel releases Arc driver updates roughly every month; install the newest WHQL package from Intel's support site before a major game launch.

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