Intel NUC 8 (Bean Canyon)

What type of RAM does the Intel NUC 8 (Bean Canyon) support, and what is the maximum capacity?

It supports dual-channel DDR4-2400/2666 SO-DIMM memory, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB (2 x 16 GB).

How many RAM slots does the NUC 8 Bean Canyon have?

It has two SO-DIMM slots, both accessible under the bottom cover.

What storage options are available in the Intel NUC 8 Bean Canyon?

It includes one M.2 2280 slot for NVMe or SATA SSDs, and one 2.5-inch SATA III bay for a 7mm-thick hard drive or SSD.

Which CPU is used in the Intel NUC 8 Bean Canyon?

It uses 8th Gen Intel Core processors (Whiskey Lake-U), specifically the Core i3-8109U, i5-8259U, or i7-8559U, depending on the model.

What ports are on the front of the Intel NUC 8 Bean Canyon?

The front panel includes two USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports, one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port (with Thunderbolt 3 support), and a 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack.

What ports are on the rear of the Intel NUC 8 Bean Canyon?

The rear has one HDMI 2.0a port, one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port, one Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) port, and the DC power input.

Can the Intel NUC 8 Bean Canyon be expanded with additional internal storage or wireless upgrades?

It has one M.2 2230 slot for a wireless card (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth), and the M.2 2280 slot supports both storage and optional Intel Optane Memory. No additional SATA ports or PCIe expansion slots are available due to the compact form factor.