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Focus NX GEN 2

Kubuntu Focus NX GEN 2

Scalable • Powerful • Compact

KDE PLASMA LTS

BEAUTIFUL

DESKTOP ENVIRONMENT
INTEL® 12TH-GEN

12-CORE

PROCESSOR
MEMORY UP TO

64 GB

3200 MHz
2 x THUNDERBOLT 4

40 Gbit/s

EGPU OR DISPLAYS
NVMe UP TO

2.0 TB

PCIe 4.0 7450 MB/s
SSD UP TO

4.0 TB

SATA 560 MB/s
96 OR 80 EU

IRIS Xe

INTEL® GRAPHICS

Like all Kubuntu Focus Systems, the NX GEN 2 can save you time and hassle every day. It requires very little setup, is self-explanatory, and works well in no- and low-I.T. environments. It features validated updates for years after your purchase. See a NX GEN 1 review from Nicco Love and his preview.

PERFORMANCE

Replace your desktop tower with more power, in a footprint smaller than a CD case! Compared to a top-of-the-line i9-9900K system from just a few years ago, you can speed through builds and other jobs between 15% and 45% faster while quietly using 66% less power and far less space.[01]

PROCESSOR & MEMORY

Speed through single- and multi-core with ease. The Intel Core i7-1260P CPU has 12 cores, 16 threads, and runs at a 2.1 GHz with a max-boost clock of 4.7 GHz. Apps run noticeably faster thanks to outstanding single- and multicore performance that is an astounding 15% and 60% faster than the prior 11th generation CPU!

Enjoy hushed, cool performance for almost all tasks. Even though the processor is set to use the highest-performance 28 W setting, the efficient Intel 7 process sips power, and sleep and wake often requires less than a second. The cooling fans are often inaudible, and they do not exceed 38 dB for even the most demanding tasks.

INTEL® 12TH-GEN

CORE i7

1260P / 12C / 16T
2.1 GHz Base

4.7 GHz

TURBO BOOST
MEMORY UP TO

64 GB

DUAL CHANNEL DDR4
3200 MHz
ADVANCED PROCESS

INTEL 7

18 MB CACHE

GRAPHICS PROCESSING

Iris Xe graphics are around 3x faster than 10th-generation integrated graphics. Performance is more than adequate for DevOps, most content creation, and - with modest quality settings - even mid-level games like Team Fortress 2, CS:GO, or Minecraft at 1080p. Dual-channel RAM is required for the best GPU performance.

If you need ultimate GPU capabilities for visualization, deep learning, or games, we recommend you plug in an eGPU - the system has been tested and configure for this purpose - or consider a system like the Focus M2. However, if your GPU needs are more modest, you should be very pleased with the built-in graphics on the NX GEN 2.

Intel iRIS Xe

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DESIGN

The trim and quiet NUC chassis has a jewel-like quality and fits just about anywhere. You can even mount it behind your display with the provided bracket, yet it has room for 6 TB of combined PCIe 4.0 NVMe and SSD storage, high-speed RAM, and many high-speed ports.

Kubuntu Focus NX GEN 2

CONNECTIVITY

Connect the way you want without expensive dongles or docks. Enjoy the speed and reliability of Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5 GbE Ethernet, and Bluetooth 5.3. Communicating has never been faster or easier.

MONITORS

Drive up to four 4k monitors at once with two DisplayPort 1.4 outputs through USB-C, and two HDMI 2.1 ports.

EXPANSION

Power high-bandwidth peripherals with two Thunderbolt 4 ports. Such bandwidth was previously impossible for small form-factor systems. For example, you can run direct a deep-learning task to an eGPU on one port and still drive 3 x 4k displays with the remaining ports. You can also access the internals through an expansion panel in the back.

INTEL WI-FI 6E

2.4 Gbps

AX211 TRI-BAND
RJ-45 WIRED

2.5 Gbit/s

ETHERNET
INTEGRATED

v5.3

BLUETOOTH
UP TO

4 x 4K

ATTACHED DISPLAYS
2 x THUNDERBOLT 4

40 Gbit/s

EGPU OR DISPLAYS
Ports-01Ports-02

Focus Tools

Make hard things easy with open-source Kubuntu Focus Tools. This are integrated with the excellent and compatible Kubuntu 24.04 LTS OS. For example, open the Power and Fan Tool, unplug the AC, and see how power-saving optimizations are applied in real time. Or run System Rollback to restore your system to a snapshot from 2 weeks ago with just a few clicks.

Get started fast with the comprehensive Welcome Wizard. Explore features from the Feature Guide. Configure, install, and launch Curated Apps with a single click. Complete complex workflows in record time with Guided Solutions HOWTOs. Get enhancements automatically with Regular Software Updates. And there are many more[02].

Kubuntu Focus Rollback Dashboard

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BENCHMARKS

We benchmark Focus systems extensively to optimize for compatibility and performance. We hope you find the results below helpful when assessing the capabilities of the NX GEN 2 and encourage you to compare the results with your device or others.

Geekbench 5.5.1

GEEKBENCH 5

Far Faster Than an i9-9900K

Superior cooling and the high-quality, 3200 MHz RAM enable the 4 Performance-cores, 8 Efficiency-cores, and 16-threads of the “Alder Lake” i7-1260P CPU to perform exceedingly well. The single-thread performance is better than all but the most expensive enthusiast CPUs, and the multi-thread score shows how well suited this system is for handling many concurrent tasks such as Kubernetes clusters or web development stacks.

ModelProcessorSingle-CoreMulti-Core
NX GEN 2i7-1260P1,8959,777
NX GEN 1i7-1165G71,6555,643
M2 GEN 4i7-12700H1,89312,753
Superpostion

GRAPHICS

Strong iGPU Performance

The Iris Xe 96 EU iGPU provides excellent desktop performance and is even suitable for modest gaming at 1080p. It can drive four 4k monitors at once with desktop effects enabled, and is 3 times faster than 10th-generation iGPU performance.

If you require more GPU power, the Focus team has tested and configured the OS to accommodate Nvidia eGPUs.

BenchmarkNX GEN 2 DESKTOPM2 GEN 4 RTX 3060
Unigine Superposition
Medium 1080p
12.6/168996/12,833
Unigine Heaven 4
Medium-normal-2x
22.9/578107/2,718

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

We try to provide all the details you need to decide if the NX GEN 2 is right for you. If you have questions, please call 844-536-2871 or write TellMeMore@kfocus.org.

PROCESSOR

Soldered NUC12WSBi7 Socket

12th-Generation Intel Core i7-1260P

  • 2.1 GHz Base, 4.7 GHz Turbo
  • 12 Cores, 16 threads
  • 18 MB Smart Cache
  • 35 W TDP (high-performance)

12th Generations Intel Core i5-1240P

  • 2.1 GHz Base, 4.4 GHz Turbo
  • 12 Cores, 16 threads
  • 12 MB Smart Cache
  • 35 W TDP (high-performance)
GRAPHICS

i7-1260P Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics

  • Shared VRAM with System
  • Requires Dual-Channel RAM (16 GB+) for Maximum Performance
  • 96 Execution Units
  • 768 Shading Units / 48 TMUs / 24 ROPs
  • 300 MHz - 1400 MHz (Boost)
  • Performance is similar to the NVIDIA MX450

i5-1240P Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics

  • Requires Dual-Channel RAM (16 GB+) for Maximum Performance
  • 80 Execution Units
  • 300 MHz - 1300 MHz (Boost)
  • Shared VRAM with System
  • Codecs AVC, HEVC, VP9, AV1
  • Performance is similar to the NVIDIA MX250
MEMORY

Dual Channel DDR4-3200

  • 2 x 260 pin SODIMM
  • Up to 64 GB
STORAGE

1 x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x 4

  • Samsung Read/Write Speeds up to 3500/3200 MB/s
  • Samsung Read/Write Speeds up to 7450/6900 MB/s

1 x M.2 2242 NVME PCIe 3.0 x 1 / 2.5 inch SATA

  • Samsung Read/Write Speeds up to 560/530 MB/s
CHASSIS

Intel NUC Wall Street Canyon

  • 117 x 112 x 54 mm (4.6 x 4.4 x 2.1 inches)
  • Metal Body, Rigid Plastic Top
  • Intel® NUC Wall Street Canyon Heat Sink
  • Easy-To-Use and Full-Featured BIOS fan profiles
  • User-Accessible Components (Storage, Memory) with 4 Standard Phillips Case Screws
POWER SUPPLY
  • 150 x 70 x 24 mm (subject to change)
  • Input 100-240 Volts AC, 50-60 Hz Line Frequency
  • 120 W
  • Output 19 V DC
NETWORK AND BLUETOOTH

Built-in 2.5 GbE RJ-45 Ethernet LAN

Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (Gig+), M.2 2230 Card

  • Tri-Band 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz
  • LAN and WLAN 802.11 AC/A/B/G/N/AX
  • 2x2 Communication Channels
  • 2.4 Gbit/s @ 5 GHz, 300 Mbit/s @2.4 GHz
  • Dual-Mode Bluetooth 5.3
SOUND

● High Definition Analog Over 3.5mm 2-in-1 Audio Jack

● Digital Audio Over Selectable HDMI or DisplayPort

FRONT PORTS

● 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2

● 1 x 3.5mm 2-in-1 Audio Jack with Headphone + Mic

● 1 x Power Button

REAR PORTS AND MOUNTS

● 1 x DC-IN Power

● 2 x Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4a

● 2 x HDMI 2.1

● 1 x RJ-45 Intel i225-V 2.5 GbE LAN

● 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2

● 1 x USB-A 2.0

● 1 x Kensington Lock Mount

● 1 x Cable Management Bracket

● 1 x VESA Monitor-Mount Bracket

SLOTS AND EXPANSION

● 1 x M.2 Card Slot OS Drive

● 1 x M.2 2242 Card Slot / SATA (Data Drive)

● 1 x M.2 2230 (Wi-Fi)

● Internal 1x USB 3.2 on M.2 22x42 (pins), 2x USB 2.0 (headers)

● Additional headers:Front_panel (PWR, RST, 5V, 5Vsby, 3.3Vsby); Internal 2x2 power connector

● Rear Expansion Panel Opens with 2 Standard Phillips Screws

● Case Opens with 4 Standard Phillips Screws

COOLING

● Easy-To-Use and Full-Featured BIOS fan profiles

● Intel® NUC Wall Street Canyon Heat Sink

SECURITY

● Kensington Lock Mount

● Optional No-Cost Full Disk Encryption

● Optional Pre-Configured YubiKey 5 NFC 2FA

● Optional OpenVPN, Others

● Optional BIOS-Disabled TPM 2.0

WARRANTY

One- to Three-Year Limited Warranty with Unmatched Linux-First Support

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ADDITIONAL DETAILS

FOOTNOTES

[01] CD case footprint is 142 x 125 mm versus 117 x 112mm for the system. Average i9-9900k Geekbench scores of 1303 / 8469 versus scores of 1895 / 9777. TDP of the i9-9900K 95 W versus 28 W for the i7-1260P as configured in the system per Intel® official documentation.

[02] See the latest and full of tools on the Tools Page.

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