Intel NUC 8I5BEH is a powerful machine, that you can use for multiple purposes: server / media center/ desktop pc/ hypervisor

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/boards-kits/nuc/kits/nuc8i5beh.html

https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/126148/intel-nuc-kit-nuc8i5beh.html

CPU Passmark result very appealing: 10991

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