Up to a Core i9 and RTX 2080 graphics can now fit into one of the littlest computers around

For years, Intel's Next Unit of Computing (NUC) barebones PC systems have intrigued rig builders and those itching for small but powerful PCs. Still, the lack of serious graphics power kept them from being adopted by more hardcore audiences. That's about to change with the Razer Tomahawk due in the first half of 2020. Based on Intel's latest NUC 9 Extreme Compute Element and Razer's polish for hardware and PC case design, the Tomahawk can be configured to a ridiculous level to satisfy any gamer – especially if desktop real estate is a concern.

The case itself, dubbed Razer Tomahawk N1, is built from an all-aluminum body that is flanked by tempered glass on both sides. Venting on the top with dual fans keeps airflow moving and core components cool even under heavy duress. It's very reminiscent of Razer's Core line of external GPUs (eGPU). Best VPN providers 2020: Learn about ExpressVPN, NordVPN & more The NUC 9 Extreme Compute Element slides in and out of the Tomahawk N1 with a grab handle and requires no external hardware or tools for disassembly. Hardware configuration is no joke, either. The Tomahawk can be arranged with up to a Core i9 processor, 64GB of DDR4 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super GPU, one of our best graphics card picks. Razer also notes that the RAM and SSD modules of the NUC card are user-upgradable, as are the fans.

And since the GPU slides into the NUC like any proper ATX case, users can easily swap out their graphics card in just seconds. No pricing for the Tomahawk was announced, but availability will be sometime in the first half of 2020. Razer is going to sell both prefabbed systems with the Intel NUC 9 Extreme Compute Element to end-users, but pros can also just by the Tomahawk N1 case if they want to go it alone. Quick analysis