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title: "Turing"
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# Supports Intel 8th Gen NUC Totally silent operation Fanless passive cooling Turing

**Brand:** akasa
**Price:** VT200732
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ❄️ Silence Meets Power: Cool your NUC in style, without a whisper.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Turing by akasa
- **How much does it cost?** VT200732 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/157356351-turing)

## Best For

- akasa enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted akasa brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Flexible Fit:** Vertical or horizontal placement adapts seamlessly to your workspace aesthetic and space constraints.
- • **Expansion-Ready:** Supports IR remote, dual mics, and 2.5" SATA drives—customize your setup for productivity or entertainment.
- • **Thermal Mastery:** Aluminum heatsink shell slashes CPU temps by up to 60%, unlocking peak performance without throttling.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Powerhouse:** Fanless design eliminates noise, perfect for focused work or audiophile setups.
- • **Plug & Play Compatibility:** Engineered specifically for Intel 8th Gen NUC models, ensuring hassle-free installation and optimal synergy.

## Overview

The Akasa Turing is a premium fanless aluminum heatsink case designed exclusively for Intel 8th Generation NUC motherboards. It delivers superior passive cooling that keeps CPU temperatures dramatically lower than stock cases, enabling sustained high performance without fan noise. Its versatile vertical/horizontal design, expansion support for IR remotes, dual microphones, and 2.5" SATA drives make it ideal for professionals and audiophiles seeking a silent, stylish, and customizable compact PC solution.

## Description

The Akasa Turing is a fanless heatsink-case, able to cool 8th Generation Intel NUC motherboards : -Intel NUC8i7BEH -Intel NUC8i5BEK -Intel NUC8i5BEH -Intel NUC8i3BEK -Intel NUC8i3BEH Perfectly balanced in cooling performance, compact size and contemporary design. It measures 4.5×3.8×9.8 inches (LxWxH). The Turing can be placed horizontally or vertically to fit nicely in different spaces. There is space for one 2.5″ storage drive. A headphone jack, microphone jack, 2 USB 3.0 ports, an IR receiver opening, and a power on/off button are located on its front side. It is compatible with external power supplies that come with the Intel NUC.

Review: Cool case - I bought the original Intel NUC8i7BEH because it has a powerful CPU in a small package. The GPU of the i7 8559U is Iris Pro 655, which is also currently the most powerful Intel GPU. It's an ideal computer for playing UHD bluray discs using PowerDVD. It's also equipped with a Thunderbolt 3 port for external GPU expansion. I was able to develop VR programs and play VR games using the NUC plus an nVidia external GPU. However, the fan sound has been clicking from the purchase. More recently, after an extended period of VR programs, the fan started to make more violent noises. I was initially thinking of having Intel fix the issue until I found the Akasa Turing case. In fact, another importance use of the NUC for me is for music. I connect it to a Sony TA-ZH1ES headphone amplifier for SACD playback or a Sony MDR-HW700DS for multichannel music. When I use the analog amplifier, I also use a pair of Audeze LCD-MX4s. The fact that these are open headphones make the computer fan noise very obvious. Therefore, I decided to go fanless by purchasing the Turing case. The installation was relatively trouble free. I hope Akasa could have included instructions on how to take the NUC motherboard out. To figure it out myself, I found that it's important to remove those static foams first, which were tape-glued to the inside walls of the NUC case. Then, take only those two black screws, turn over the NUC, and pull the motherboard out. Also notice that, you need to keep the microphone array assembly. This is illustrated on the instructions. After taking the NUC apart, I found the original heatsink and fans were too tiny to be thermal effective, even smaller than a typical laptop heatsink and fan. No wonder that the NUC often reached 100C not even underload. Additionally, the original NUC case had a thick thermal pad for the M.2 SSD module while the Turing case just leaves the SSD breathing on its own. I purchased an M.2 heatsink to be installed on the SSD. If you want to keep Wifi and Bluetooth, separate antennas need to be purchased. Be very careful about the antenna connector size. The Intel Nuc uses Intel 9560 wireless card. Antennas need to be made to support this model. I found the most common antennas on desertcart usually have a larger and incompatible connector size. Additionally, in order to get reliable Wifi and Bluetooth signal within room range, a pair of decent antennas are needed. I actually bought two pairs, one of rod-like shape, and another flat. I found the rod-shaped antennas had much better range. This is especially true for the Bluetooth signals. The finished build is 3-4 times the size of the original NUC case. The Turing case can stand upright. Therefore the occupied area on a desk is actually smaller. The reduction on CPU temperature and fan noise is incredible. So far, it normally runs at about 40C when all cores are at 4.5GHz. Under the heaviest load I could give, it never goes over 80C. Of course there in no fan sound at all. But I start hearing coil whine from the NUC board. Well, that probably means quiet for a computer. The case has many sharp edges and corners. And it's heavy. Considering its benefits, the design drawbacks are negligible. I think Intel indeed cut corners on its NUC in order to deliver a tiny package. To get the full potential of the i7 8559U, the Akasa Turing is a well-balanced choice.
Review: Amazing case - This is an amazing PC case. I use it with the NUC8I5BEH. I installed 1TB XPG Gammix S11 NVME SSD (that comes preinstalled with its own cooler, so you don't have to add a separate ssd cooler) and for RAM G.SKILL 32GB (2 x 16G) Model F4-2400C16D-32GRS. I use it with Windows 10. It looks good and works well. Truly silent and with good thermals. Under normal load (web browsing, email, MS office) I see the temperature in the low 40C and under heavier load, i.e. watching 4K video, it goes in the 50C range. During playing games the temperature may go higher (70C to 80C). Overall the thermal behavior is similar to having a regular CPU cooler operating in the quiet mode. But of course, with this case, there is no noise whatsoever under any load. The nvme ssd temperature always stays in the mid to high 30C and rarely goes up to 40C. The ambient temperature in the room is about 25-30C. Building it was fun. It took me a few hours, but I am probably slow. The most challenging part for me was removing the NUC from its original case. For cleaning the thermal paste better use the Arctic cleaner liquid set with Qtips and lint-free wipes. After that, it is easy to install the NUC into the new case. I used Noctua NT-H1 thermal paste, but the Akasa paste that comes with the case should be good as well. There are many YouTube videos that show what to do. Just a piece of advice to buy the WiFi antenna hardware before as described in another review, so you do not have to open the case again later. For the antenna cable, I used the UFL to SMA M.2 NGFF IPX IPEX MHF4 to RP SMA Female (Male pin) (I used the 10 inches which was a bit long, but 6 inches would also do). I bought the external antennas separately because I wanted them to be short, so I used the WiFi Antenna 2dBi 2.4/5.8GHz RP-SMA Male Elbow Omni Direction 50mm 2Pcs. I have this PC for almost 10 months now and I have to say it is still truly amazing. In my opinion, it is an engineering miracle!

## Features

- [ Hi-performance ] - Passive CPU cooling aluminium heatsink shell effectively improves heat-dissipation for enhanced performance.
- [ Totally Silent ] - Fanless technology design ensures a truly silent and low-maintenance motherboard.
- [ Expansion Capability ] - Supports IR remote functionality, dual microphones, and accommodates 2.5" SATA HDD / SSD. Perfect for audiophile enthusiasts and commercial applications.
- [ Complete Versatility ] - With stylish diamond-edge cover panels, Turing can be positioned vertically or horizontally to suit your liking.
- [ Compatibility ] - Designed for Intel 8th Generation NUC (Bean Canyon) NUC8i7BEK / NUC8i7BEH / NUC8i5BEK / NUC8i5BEH / NUC8i3BEK / NUC8i3BEH

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07RTBF1SY |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Brand | Akasa |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Chipset Brand | Intel |
| Color | Turing Series |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (140) |
| Date First Available | May 9, 2019 |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Integrated Graphics |
| Hard Drive | No Internal Storage |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.47 x 3.74 x 9.84 inches |
| Item Weight | 4.4 pounds |
| Item model number | A-NUC45-M1B |
| Manufacturer | Akasa |
| Max Screen Resolution | 3840x2160 |
| Number of Processors | 1 |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Product Dimensions | 4.47 x 3.74 x 9.84 inches |
| RAM | DDR4 |
| Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Series | Turing |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Akasa
- **Case Type:** Desktop
- **Color:** Turing Series
- **Cooling Method:** Passive
- **Fan Size:** 250 Millimeters
- **Material:** Aluminum
- **Model Name:** Turing
- **Motherboard Compatability:** UCFF 4" X 4"
- **Power Supply Mounting Type:** Rear Mount
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Business

## Images

![Turing - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uB8g79bhL.jpg)
![Turing - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711zlgXo89L.jpg)
![Turing - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716IvD7kbSL.jpg)
![Turing - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71KOj09QgJL.jpg)
![Turing - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VdGHIQYIL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it work with 
bxnuc10i7fnh
bxnuc10i5fnk
bxnuc10i3fnk**
A: I am not sure totally. Comparing the cases on the 8th and 10th gen NUC it looks like the outside connections (ports) are in the same places (I have the 8th Gen NUC8i7BEH). The 10th Gen has what looks like a case lock opening but that won't matter to the fit. What I don't know is if they have moved the CPU on the motherboard. The case is a heatsink, so the CPU needs to lineup with the connector on the Turing case for the CPU. That is the best I can tell you. Save some money and buy the 8th Gen NUC as I do not think you will be able to tell the difference performance wise. I installed mine last night and it works great. I use it as a Roon CORE.

**Q: Does it work with the nuc8i7bek? (it's not listed? only the beh version is listed for the i7)**
A: Thank you for your query.

The "NUC8i7BEK" is Intel's Product Code for the Slim Kit/Mini PC for the 8th Generation Core i7 Bean Canyon NUC. As "NUC8i7BEK" and "NUC8i7BEH" share the same mainboard, you should have no issue to use "NUC8i7BEK" with the Turing case. 

Kind regards,
Team Akasa

**Q: Does anyone know if this will work with the new 10th generation nucs coming out in a few weeks?**
A: Hello,

Thank you for your query.

We are currently working on a compatible case for the 10th Generation Frost Canyon NUC’s. If you can let us know your email address – we endeavour to keep you posted for further information and development news?

Kind regards,
Ivan 
Akasa Customer Service Team

**Q: Akasa, are you fixing the issues mentioned below in reviews?  a lot to spend to cool my nuc 10.... can you please let your potential customers know?**
A: Well the bigger problem is the onboard NIC won't work afterwards, I have to get an USB NIC.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cool case
*by B***S on May 21, 2019*

I bought the original Intel NUC8i7BEH because it has a powerful CPU in a small package. The GPU of the i7 8559U is Iris Pro 655, which is also currently the most powerful Intel GPU. It's an ideal computer for playing UHD bluray discs using PowerDVD. It's also equipped with a Thunderbolt 3 port for external GPU expansion. I was able to develop VR programs and play VR games using the NUC plus an nVidia external GPU. However, the fan sound has been clicking from the purchase. More recently, after an extended period of VR programs, the fan started to make more violent noises. I was initially thinking of having Intel fix the issue until I found the Akasa Turing case. In fact, another importance use of the NUC for me is for music. I connect it to a Sony TA-ZH1ES headphone amplifier for SACD playback or a Sony MDR-HW700DS for multichannel music. When I use the analog amplifier, I also use a pair of Audeze LCD-MX4s. The fact that these are open headphones make the computer fan noise very obvious. Therefore, I decided to go fanless by purchasing the Turing case. The installation was relatively trouble free. I hope Akasa could have included instructions on how to take the NUC motherboard out. To figure it out myself, I found that it's important to remove those static foams first, which were tape-glued to the inside walls of the NUC case. Then, take only those two black screws, turn over the NUC, and pull the motherboard out. Also notice that, you need to keep the microphone array assembly. This is illustrated on the instructions. After taking the NUC apart, I found the original heatsink and fans were too tiny to be thermal effective, even smaller than a typical laptop heatsink and fan. No wonder that the NUC often reached 100C not even underload. Additionally, the original NUC case had a thick thermal pad for the M.2 SSD module while the Turing case just leaves the SSD breathing on its own. I purchased an M.2 heatsink to be installed on the SSD. If you want to keep Wifi and Bluetooth, separate antennas need to be purchased. Be very careful about the antenna connector size. The Intel Nuc uses Intel 9560 wireless card. Antennas need to be made to support this model. I found the most common antennas on Amazon usually have a larger and incompatible connector size. Additionally, in order to get reliable Wifi and Bluetooth signal within room range, a pair of decent antennas are needed. I actually bought two pairs, one of rod-like shape, and another flat. I found the rod-shaped antennas had much better range. This is especially true for the Bluetooth signals. The finished build is 3-4 times the size of the original NUC case. The Turing case can stand upright. Therefore the occupied area on a desk is actually smaller. The reduction on CPU temperature and fan noise is incredible. So far, it normally runs at about 40C when all cores are at 4.5GHz. Under the heaviest load I could give, it never goes over 80C. Of course there in no fan sound at all. But I start hearing coil whine from the NUC board. Well, that probably means quiet for a computer. The case has many sharp edges and corners. And it's heavy. Considering its benefits, the design drawbacks are negligible. I think Intel indeed cut corners on its NUC in order to deliver a tiny package. To get the full potential of the i7 8559U, the Akasa Turing is a well-balanced choice.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing case
*by K***N on December 27, 2019*

This is an amazing PC case. I use it with the NUC8I5BEH. I installed 1TB XPG Gammix S11 NVME SSD (that comes preinstalled with its own cooler, so you don't have to add a separate ssd cooler) and for RAM G.SKILL 32GB (2 x 16G) Model F4-2400C16D-32GRS. I use it with Windows 10. It looks good and works well. Truly silent and with good thermals. Under normal load (web browsing, email, MS office) I see the temperature in the low 40C and under heavier load, i.e. watching 4K video, it goes in the 50C range. During playing games the temperature may go higher (70C to 80C). Overall the thermal behavior is similar to having a regular CPU cooler operating in the quiet mode. But of course, with this case, there is no noise whatsoever under any load. The nvme ssd temperature always stays in the mid to high 30C and rarely goes up to 40C. The ambient temperature in the room is about 25-30C. Building it was fun. It took me a few hours, but I am probably slow. The most challenging part for me was removing the NUC from its original case. For cleaning the thermal paste better use the Arctic cleaner liquid set with Qtips and lint-free wipes. After that, it is easy to install the NUC into the new case. I used Noctua NT-H1 thermal paste, but the Akasa paste that comes with the case should be good as well. There are many YouTube videos that show what to do. Just a piece of advice to buy the WiFi antenna hardware before as described in another review, so you do not have to open the case again later. For the antenna cable, I used the UFL to SMA M.2 NGFF IPX IPEX MHF4 to RP SMA Female (Male pin) (I used the 10 inches which was a bit long, but 6 inches would also do). I bought the external antennas separately because I wanted them to be short, so I used the WiFi Antenna 2dBi 2.4/5.8GHz RP-SMA Male Elbow Omni Direction 50mm 2Pcs. I have this PC for almost 10 months now and I have to say it is still truly amazing. In my opinion, it is an engineering miracle!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great way to go fanless for the NUC.
*by A***K on August 4, 2020*

Transferred my Media PC NUC8i5BEK (short case, no 2.5" SSD) into this case and am loving it so far. Pros: No fan = no noise + less dust Good cooling capacity (seeing idle in the 30C range and full sustained load in the 60C range so far with a mildly undervolted CPU) The case looks great and feels well-made. Assembling the NUC board into the case is relatively easy if you've ever touched the inside of a PC before. Cons: WiFi cables+antennas are not included. Thermal compound cleaning solution for removing the NUC's original thermal compound is not included. Provided instructions did not include steps for disassembly of the original NUC hardware Case fins are a little sharp at the edges WiFi antenna positioning can be a little awkward depending on case orientation.

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