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 (2x 32 GB).

How many M.2 slots does the NUC 12 Dragon Canyon have, and what are their specifications?

It has two M.2 slots: one M.2 2280 slot supporting PCIe Gen 4 x4 for NVMe SSDs, and one M.2 2242 slot supporting PCIe Gen 3 x4 for NVMe or SATA SSDs.

Can I install a 2.5-inch SATA drive in this NUC?

Yes, it includes a single SATA III port and a mounting bracket for a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or SSD (up to 7mm height).

Which CPUs are compatible with the NUC 12 Dragon Canyon?

It uses a socketed LGA 1700 socket and supports 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors (Alder Lake), including Core i5, i7, and i9 models with a TDP of up to 65W.

Is the RAM upgradeable in this NUC, and what form factor is required?

Yes, the RAM is upgradeable via two SO-DIMM slots. It requires DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM modules (not standard desktop DIMMs).

What other components can be upgraded in the NUC 12 Dragon Canyon?

Besides RAM and storage, the CPU is socketed and upgradeable within the LGA 1700 12th Gen family. The Intel Wi-Fi 6E module is also replaceable via an M.2 2230 key E slot.

Does the NUC 12 Dragon Canyon support PCIe Gen 4 for storage?

Yes, the primary M.2 2280 slot supports PCIe Gen 4 x4, enabling high-speed NVMe SSDs with up to 7,000+ MB/s sequential read speeds.