Intel NUC Bean Canyon i3 Mini PC Kit, Intel Core i3-8109U, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 (Slim)

The Intel BOXNUC8i3BEK1 is a Mini PC kit from Intel’s Bean Canyon line that delivers desktop-grade performance in a form factor you can hide behind a monitor or slip onto a shelf. At its core sits a dual-core Intel Core i3-8109U processor that starts at 3.0 GHz and boosts to 3.6 GHz when extra speed is needed. Everyday work such as web browsing, office suites, and streaming media feels quick and responsive.

The kit arrives ready for you to configure. Two SO-DIMM slots accept up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory, and a single M.2 slot lets you install the NVMe or SATA solid-state drive that best suits your budget and capacity requirements. Because you choose the components, you can build anything from a streamlined office workstation to a snappy digital signage controller.

Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 is integrated, so you can power presentations, casual photo edits, and Full HD video playback without needing a discrete card. Display options include HDMI 2.0, mini DisplayPort 1.2, and Thunderbolt 3, making it straightforward to hook up modern monitors or large television screens.

Four USB-A 3.1 Gen 2 ports stand ready for fast external storage, a webcam, or your favorite mechanical keyboard. Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 are built in, giving you reliable wireless networking and easy pairing for headphones and other accessories without extra adapters.

Thanks to its compact size and efficient cooling, the system operates quietly and fits places where a full tower would be intrusive. It works well in a home office, a living room media corner, a conference room podium, or a student dorm where space and power outlets are at a premium.

• Intel Core i3-8109U processor, 3.0 GHz base and up to 3.6 GHz boost
• Integrated Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
• Supports up to 32 GB DDR4-2400 memory in two SO-DIMM slots
• One M.2 slot for NVMe or SATA SSD storage
• HDMI 2.0, mini DisplayPort 1.2, and Thunderbolt 3 video outputs
• Four USB-A 3.1 Gen 2 ports for high-speed peripherals
• Built-in Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity
• Measures 4.6 × 4.4 × 1.4 inches, ideal for space-constrained setups