Wednesday, June 8th 2022

Simply NUC Launches the First 4x4 NUC Powered by 12th Gen Intel Core Processors

Simply NUC, Inc, a leading mini PC integration company, announces we are taking orders for our new Topaz 2 NUC. As the successor to the first generation Topaz, Topaz 2 is the first available NUC to be powered by Intel's latest 12th Gen Core processors. From home office to digital signage, Topaz 2 is designed to be used across a wide range of computing applications. Offering up to 12 cores and 16 threads paired with the new Intel Thread Director, Topaz 2 provides powerful performance no matter the application or workload, thanks to its hybrid core architecture.

Starting at $599, three Topaz 2 models (NUC12TZi7, NUC12TZi5, and NUC12TZi3) are available to preorder from Simply NUC across our global sites. The NUC12TZi7 model based on the Intel Core i7-1260P processor is intended for usage where higher performance is needed. To accommodate a variety of price points, more cost-effective performance options are also available with the NUC12TZi5 model based on the Intel Core i5-1240P processor and the NUC12TZi3 model based on the Intel Core i3-1215U processor. Units are expected to begin shipping in late June.
"Perfect for everyday computing, we saw an opportunity to grow our product line based on our customers' needs for a mini PC that keeps them at the forefront of technology," said Aaron Rowsell, Simply NUC CEO, "By launching Topaz 2, we're thrilled to be the first to offer a 4x4 NUC that leverages the brand-new 12th Gen Intel Core processors."

Providing a truly versatile experience, Topaz 2 has a substantial range of ports, with a replaceable lid to extend IO functionality with add-ons such as extra HDMI or USB ports, or a quad HDTV tuner. It also offers dual Ethernet supporting 2.5 GbE speeds and a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) for secure communications where encryption is required. Topaz 2 is driven by Intel Xe graphics, allowing it to control a single 8K display, or up to four 4K displays with crystal clear visuals. This feature rich mini supports a variety of usages including office productivity workstation, home entertainment, and digital signage to name a few. With numerous processor, memory, storage, OS, and mounting options, Topaz 2 can be customized to meet your exact needs.

Formed in 2015 and headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, Simply NUC, Inc. is a global systems integrator and OEM specializing in mini computers. Simply NUC provides fully configured, warrantied, and supported mini PC systems to businesses and consumers, as well as end-to-end NUC project development, custom operating system installations, and NUC accessories.
Source: Simply NUC
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6 Comments on Simply NUC Launches the First 4x4 NUC Powered by 12th Gen Intel Core Processors

#1
Solaris17
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You know I have an "i5" Intel (brand) NUC and I think its interesting. As I get older and space and heat becomes a premium. I have seriously considered something like:

www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/216963/intel-nuc-12-extreme-kit-nuc12dcmi9/specifications.html

and an external GPU enclosure. Given the virt support and other parity to even some HDET CPU's combined with the features it is starting to make a lot more sense. They def have more features then they did in 2014.
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#2
Lew Zealand
Solaris17You know I have an "i5" Intel (brand) NUC and I think its interesting. As I get older and space and heat becomes a premium. I have seriously considered something like:

www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/216963/intel-nuc-12-extreme-kit-nuc12dcmi9/specifications.html

and an external GPU enclosure. Given the virt support and other parity to even some HDET CPU's combined with the features it is starting to make a lot more sense. They def have more features then they did in 2014.
I've been gaming off an on with NUCs and different eGPUs for years and IMO the performance loss is not worth it. For a laptop? Yes because it adds function when you're home and you only need one PC. But for a NUC, which you need to add an eGPU which has the same footprint as a smaller PC case? No way.

If you're looking for idle power use then the right Mobo/CPU/GPU choice can help. I'm currently using a B360/i7-9700/RX6600XT and it idles at 25W from the wall. Yes my quad core NUC8i5 pulls 8W idle from the wall (w/o eGPU), so the gaming PC is 3x that, but it's still less than 2 LED light bulbs. IMO that's low enough.

And anyway this NUC doesn't use an eGPU, right? It has an internal bay for a regular one which does need to physically fit but good 2-fan models should do nicely.
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#3
bonehead123
Well, since I retired 2 years ago and don't do anything requiring massive computer power anymore (I was neva a gammer either), I decided to downsize from the big box, supa-dupa GPU/PSU rigs to a 11th gen i5 mini-pc for less than $400 (similar to the one in this thread), and haven't look back since....

The only things I kinda splurged on was the ram @64GB & a 2TB m.2 drive + an 8TB external storage/back-up drive, just to sure I was somewhat "future-proofed" for a few years, since windows and practically every app out there continues to add moar & moar bloat....
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#4
Durvelle27
If these has better IGPs they'd sell so many more

Heck I'd buy 2 with a Intel A730M-A770M
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#5
AsRock
TPU addict
Wow they really needed another different power connector. Always seem way over priced for my liking.
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#6
Owen1982
$599 for i3 NUC? Not for this callsign.
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