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Intel NUC 13 (Arena Canyon)

What type of RAM does the Intel NUC 13 (Arena 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 RAM slots does this NUC have?

It has two SO-DIMM slots, both accessible after removing the bottom panel.

What storage options are available in the Intel NUC 13 (Arena Canyon)?

It includes one M.2 2280 slot for PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe SSDs and one M.2 2242 slot for PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe or SATA SSDs. There is no 2.5-inch drive bay.

Which CPU is used in this mini PC?

It uses 13th Gen Intel Core processors (Raptor Lake), specifically the Core i3-1315U, i5-1340P, or i7-1360P, depending on the model.

What ports does the Intel NUC 13 (Arena Canyon) have?

It features two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, two HDMI 2.1 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 Type-A ports, one 2.5 GbE RJ45 Ethernet port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and an SDXC card reader.

Can the RAM or storage be upgraded after purchase?

Yes, both RAM and M.2 SSDs are user-upgradeable. The bottom panel is easily removable for access to the SO-DIMM slots and M.2 slots.

Does the Intel NUC 13 (Arena Canyon) support SATA drives?

It does not have a SATA data connector or a 2.5-inch drive bay. However, the M.2 2242 slot supports SATA SSDs in the M.2 form factor.

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