Intel NUC 12 (Dragon Canyon)

What type of RAM does the Intel NUC 12 (Dragon Canyon) support, and what is the maximum capacity?

It supports dual-channel DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM memory, with a maximum capacity of 64 GB (2 x 32 GB modules).

How many M.2 slots are available for storage, and what interface do they use?

The NUC 12 Dragon Canyon has two M.2 slots, both supporting PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe SSDs. One slot accepts M.2 2280 drives, and the other accepts M.2 2280 or 2242 drives.

Does the Intel NUC 12 Dragon Canyon support a 2.5-inch SATA drive?

No, there is no 2.5-inch drive bay. All storage must be installed via the M.2 slots.

Which CPU is compatible with the Intel NUC 12 Dragon Canyon?

It uses a socketed, desktop-class LGA 1700 processor, compatible with 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700 or i9-12900 (65W TDP) CPUs only.

What video output ports are available on the Intel NUC 12 Dragon Canyon?

It features two HDMI 2.1 ports and two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, supporting up to four 4K displays simultaneously.

What other front and rear I/O ports does the NUC 12 Dragon Canyon include?

The front has two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, a 3.5mm headphone/mic jack, and an SDXC card reader. The rear adds two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, a 2.5GbE RJ45 Ethernet port, and a DC power input.

Can the RAM or storage be upgraded after purchase?

Yes, both the SO-DIMM RAM and M.2 SSDs are user-replaceable. The CPU is also socketed and replaceable, but only with compatible 12th Gen LGA 1700 processors.