The NUC13RNGi5 ships as a ready-to-populate barebone system: the NUC 13 Extreme chassis arrives fully assembled with the Core i5-13600K Compute Element installed and the 750W SFX PSU wired in. There’s no chassis sourcing, no PSU compatibility to figure out, and no assembly beyond installing your DDR5 SO-DIMM modules, M.2 SSDs, optional GPU, and operating system. The Core i5-13600K is a full 125W unlocked desktop-class Raptor Lake processor — 14 cores (6 Performance + 8 Efficient), 20 threads, boosting to 5.1GHz on the Intel Z690 platform. This is not a laptop chip in a small box; it is a desktop workstation in a chassis measuring roughly 337 × 318 × 129mm.

Triple-Slot GPU Support — Full PCIe 5.0 x16

The NUC 13 Extreme’s defining feature is its full-bandwidth PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion slot, which accepts triple-slot discrete graphics cards up to 313mm in length at up to approximately 450W via 12VHPWR and three 6+2-pin PCIe power connectors. The 750W SFX PSU is sized for demanding GPU configurations. For GPU-accelerated workloads, 3D rendering, content creation, or high-refresh gaming at 1440p and 4K, no other Mini PC in this lineup comes close.

Storage, Connectivity, and Networking

Three M.2 slots handle storage: one CPU-attached PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe (2280), and two PCH-attached slots supporting PCIe 4.0 NVMe or SATA3 (42/80mm) with RAID-0 and RAID-1 support. Rear I/O includes two Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Type-C ports, six USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (10Gbps), HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz), three 3.5mm audio jacks, and dual LAN — Intel 2.5GbE and AQtia 10GbE. The front panel adds a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps) port, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, and a 3.5mm combo audio jack. Wireless is Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i with Bluetooth 5.2 and dual external antennas.

RAM, SSD, GPU, and OS Not Included: This is a barebone kit. DDR5 SO-DIMM memory, M.2 NVMe SSDs, a discrete GPU (optional), and an operating system must be sourced separately. Windows 11 64-bit is supported.

125W Desktop Processor — Not a Low-Power Device: The Core i5-13600K is an unlocked desktop-class CPU rated at 125W base power. The NUC 13 Extreme is engineered and cooled for this TDP, but this is a high-performance computing platform — not a quiet office appliance. Thermal and acoustic output reflect the desktop-class hardware inside.

Intel NUC Programme Discontinued: Intel exited the NUC business in 2023, making the NUC 13 Extreme the final Intel-produced generation. Ongoing BIOS updates, support, and warranty services have transferred to ASUS following their acquisition of the NUC product line. Factor this into long-term support planning for business or production deployments.

Key Highlights

• Processor: Intel Core i5-13600K, 13th Gen Raptor Lake, 14 Cores (6P+8E) / 20 Threads, up to 5.1GHz, 125W, Unlocked
• Integrated Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 770
• Chipset: Intel Z690
• RAM: 2× DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, up to 64GB (not included)
• Storage: 3× M.2 — 1× CPU PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe (2280) + 2× PCH PCIe 4.0 / SATA3 (42/80mm), RAID capable (not included)
• GPU Slot: PCIe 5.0 x16 — triple-slot, up to 313mm, up to ~450W (GPU not included)
• Display Outputs: 2× Thunderbolt 4 (DP Alt Mode) | 1× HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz)
• Front I/O: 1× USB-C 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps) | 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A | 1× 3.5mm Combo Audio
• Rear I/O: 2× Thunderbolt 4 | 6× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps) | 1× HDMI 2.1 | 1× RJ45 2.5GbE | 1× RJ45 10GbE | 3× 3.5mm Audio
• Networking: Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i (802.11ax, ~3.0Gbps, 6GHz) | Bluetooth 5.2 | 2.5GbE + 10GbE Dual LAN
• PSU: 750W SFX (included)
• Chassis Dimensions: ~337 × 318 × 129mm
• OS: Not included (Windows 11 64-bit compatible)
• Warranty: 3 Years (ASUS NUC)

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The PowerEdge R640 is Dell’s 14th-generation 1U two-socket rack server — the go-to platform for dense data centre deployments where performance per rack unit matters. This unit comes pre-fitted with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8176 processors: each is a 28-core, 56-thread Skylake-SP CPU running at 2.1GHz with a 3.8GHz Turbo Boost ceiling and a 38.5MB L3 cache. Combined, you’re working with 56 physical cores and 112 threads from the factory — a serious foundation for virtualisation hosts, HPC workloads, and large database deployments.

The 10 x 2.5″ SFF hot-swap backplane supports SAS, SATA, and — depending on the backplane variant fitted — NVMe drives, giving you flexibility in how you build out storage. Dual redundant 750W PSUs are installed, providing hot-swap power redundancy out of the box.

Memory and Storage — Your Choice

The R640 has 24 DDR4 memory slots — 12 per processor — supporting a maximum of 3TB of RAM. This unit ships with all 24 slots empty, so you select the capacity, speed, and DIMM type that suits your workload and budget. A RAID controller will be required to make use of the drive bays — compatible options include the PERC H330, H730P, and H740P.

Management

Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller, providing out-of-band access for remote console, power management, firmware updates, and server provisioning. QuickSync 2 is supported for mobile-based management access. The R640 integrates with Dell OpenManage Enterprise for centralised multi-server management.

No RAM included — 24 x DDR4 DIMM slots (12 per CPU), max 3TB. ECC RDIMMs or LRDIMMs required.

No drives included — 10 x 2.5″ hot-swap SFF bays. SAS/SATA supported; NVMe support depends on the backplane variant fitted — verify before purchasing NVMe drives.

No OS included — compatible with Windows Server, RHEL, VMware ESXi, and other supported platforms.

No bezel included — front bezel must be sourced separately if required.

165W TDP per processor — confirm your rack power budget and cooling capacity before deployment. Two CPUs at full load draw substantial power.

Key Highlights

• 1U dual-socket rack server (14th Gen Dell PowerEdge)
• 2x Intel Xeon Platinum 8176 installed — 28 cores / 56 threads each, 56 cores / 112 threads total
• 2.1GHz base, 3.8GHz Turbo Boost, 38.5MB L3 cache per CPU
• 10 x 2.5″ hot-swap SFF bays — SAS/SATA (NVMe backplane variant dependent)
• 24 x DDR4 DIMM slots — empty, expandable to 3TB
• H730P Mini PERC RAID Controller
• Dell Intel I350 Quad-Port Gigabit Network Daughter Card
• Dell Mellanox ConnectX 4LX 25GbE Dual Port SFP PCIe Adapter
• Dual 750W hot-plug redundant PSUs included
• iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
• No RAM, drives, bezel, or OS — configure to your requirements

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Antec’s new generation of Atom power supplies is crafted for quality, efficiency, and performance. At 750W, the ATOM V750 gives you comfortable overhead for a mid-range discrete GPU paired with a modern multi-core CPU — making it well-suited to gaming rigs, content creation machines, and productive workstations that need dependable, sustained power delivery. It is compliant with Intel ATX 12V Ver2.31 standards for broad system compatibility.

Quiet Operation with Thermal Manager

The 120mm silent fan is designed for quiet computing and built for longer life, guaranteeing hours of reliable operation. Thermal Manager provides advanced fan speed control for optimal heat and noise management — staying near-silent at lower loads and only ramping up when your system truly needs the airflow.

CircuitShield Industrial-Grade Protection

CircuitShield covers industrial-grade protections including OPP (over-power), OVP (over-voltage), UVP (under-voltage), and SCP (short-circuit), keeping your components safe from electrical faults whether you’re gaming at full tilt or leaving the machine running overnight.

Note for buyers: With two PCIe connectors, the ATOM V750 comfortably supports a single mid-range GPU. It is not recommended for high-end GPUs requiring three or more PCIe power connections.

Connector Layout

The non-modular cable harness covers a broad range of mainstream and mid-range configurations:

• 1× 24-pin ATX motherboard connector
• 2× 8(4+4)-pin EPS 12V CPU connectors
• 2× 8(6+2)-pin PCIe connectors
• 5× SATA power connectors
• 2× Molex connectors
• 1× FDD connector

Key Highlights

• 750W continuous rated output
• Non-modular ATX design — ATX 12V 2.31 compliant
• 120mm silent fan with Thermal Manager speed control
• CircuitShield protection: OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP
• Dual 8(4+4)-pin EPS CPU connectors
• Dual 8(6+2)-pin PCIe connectors
• Input: 230V AC, 50Hz
• Dimensions: 150 × 140 × 86mm
• 2-year Antec warranty

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