Q: What is the 1 designation at the end of the product number: BOXNUC8i7BEH1<--- ? On the Intel website it is listed as: NUC8i7BEH (no number 1 at the end).

It’s a regional indicator. Like US, Europe, other parts of the world. It means nothing hardware wise. In Europe it can even designate a certain country, for whatever reason.

Q: Would the integrated graphics on this intel CPU support 144Hz refresh rates?

The product specifications mention that the Intel NUC comes with Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655. However, it does not specify whether the integrated graphics can support a 144Hz refresh rate.

Question 1

is a fan of some sort used? included?

Accepted Answer

No. It seems just fine without one. So is the Skull canyon version which has a pretty good video card.

Point being that even with a 4k gaming video card there is no fan in that version either and it runs just fine.

Question 2

What is involved in assembling it.  Aside from RAM and an M2 PCIe Solid state drive, what parts will I need?  Does it need a heat sync?

Accepted Answer

You only need to add one or two SODIMM modules and an M.2 module or 2.5" SSD drive, though the slim models will only take an M.2. Lastly, you will need an operating system of your choice. You will only need a Phillip's screw driver. All other components are already assembled.

Question 3

Can you populate the m.2 and 2.5" drive at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use both at the same time.

Question 4

Can you run dual displays?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and if you have the right monitor you can run 3, specifically in my situation I use the dell U2415 and daisy chain from the thunderbolt port.

Question 5

Why is the i7 cheaper than the i5 version?  What am I missing?

Accepted Answer

The i5 version is currently sold out through most distributors, including Newegg. The one retailer that has it in stock is selling the i5 version for a highly inflated price.  Normally the i5 should retail for about $460.

Question 6

Can a fan be added? For cooling

Accepted Answer

No, where would you put it? If you really had to you could open up the unit and put a fan on the bottom to blow inward and hook it up somewhere on a 12v line. Then prop the fan up a little from the bottom and sticky tape it together or something. But if you want to have something bigger and cooler, just buy something bigger and cooler.

Question 7

what is normal CPU operating temperatures. I'm seeing upwards of 83C/181F. Is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Just anecdotal, but at idle, my i7 8559U averages 48C.  When running harder, core sensors differ, but top temps range between 74 and 87C.

Question 8

What is the 1 designation at the end of the product number: BOXNUC8i7BEH1<---  ?    On the Intel website it is listed as: NUC8i7BEH (no number 1 at the end).

Accepted Answer

It’s a regional indicator. Like US, Europe, other parts of the world. It means nothing hardware wise. In Europe it can even designate a certain country, for whatever reason.

Question 9

Would the integrated graphics on this intel CPU support 144Hz refresh rates?

Accepted Answer

The product specifications mention that the Intel NUC comes with Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655. However, it does not specify whether the integrated graphics can support a 144Hz refresh rate.

Question 10

Is the M2 SSD on a PCIe lane of NVMe?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Brand	Intel
Series	NUC (Next Unit of Computing)
Model	BOXNUC8i7BEH1
Color	Black

Memory installed	No Memory
Memory slot	2 x 260Pin SO-DIMM
Memory Type Supported	DDR4 2400
Max Memory Supported	32GB

Hard Drive Installed	No Hard Drive
M.2	One M.2 connector supporting 22x42 or 22x80 M.2 SSD

LAN	Intel Gigabit LAN
Max LAN Speed	10/100/1000Mbps
Wireless LAN	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560 (802.11 ac), 2x2, up to 1.73Gbps
Bluetooth	Dual Mode Bluetooth 5.0

Front USB	2 x USB 3.1 ports including one charging port 2 x additional USB 2.0 ports via internal header
Front Audio Ports	1 jacks
Card Reader	Micro SDXC slot with UHS-I support on the side

Intel NUC (Next Unit of Computing) BOXNUC8i7BEH1 Intel i7 Quad Core Black Mini / Booksize Barebone System

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HDMI	1 x HDMI 2.0a port with 4K at 60 Hz
Thunderbolt 3	Thunderbolt 3 with data transfer up to 40Gbps
Rear USB	2 x USB 3.1 ports
RJ45	1

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