The Intel NUC 7 Home NUC7i3BNHXF Mini PC comes equipped with a 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3-7100U dual-core processor, 4GB of DDR4 memory, and 1TB HDD to run the preinstalled Windows 10 Home operating system. Intel has enhanced the access times of the 1TB hard drive with a 16GB Optane M.2 module that delivers SSD cache performance. Furthermore, Intel has designed this mini PC with a compact form factor so you can mount it behind a VESA-compatible monitor with an included mounting bracket, letting you maximize desktop space.

Intel's NUC7i3BNHXF mini PC utilizes an onboard Intel HD Graphics 620 chipset that delivers up to 4K visuals to your monitors utilizing a built-in HDMI 2.0 port or a user-supplied mini-DisplayPort-to-USB-C adapter connected to the NUC's USB 3.1 Type-C port, which offers speeds of up to 10 Gb/s. To complete the multimedia experience, 7.1-channel surround sound is provided through the video connections and a combo headphone/microphone jack. Other notable connections include four USB 3.0 ports for a keyboard, mouse, printer, and external storage drive. Aside from wired connections, Bluetooth 4.2 is on board so the system can wirelessly connect to speakers, mice, and other Bluetooth-enable devices.

On the exterior, the NUC 7 Home is outfitted a built-in microphone along with a multi-colored LED ring, so you can personalize it with a color you want. There's also an integrated card slot for reading and writing to microSDXC memory cards. For accessing networks, the NUC7i3BNHXF is equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet port and 802.11ac Wi-Fi. In addition, Intel includes an external 65W wall-mountable power adapter for powering the NUC.