Intel NUC 5th Gen 10Gbe Networking Ring Adapter / Mount (i3, i5, i7)

[Printed in Silk Silver, 10% infill, .2 height] - Original Reddit threat on /r/NUCLABS: https://www.reddit.com/r/NUCLabs/comments/dnzeu1/intel_nuc_5i3i5i7_series_10gbe_connectivity_debut/

You want 10Gbe connectivity in a Gen 5 NUC, and you want it to look hella nice.

Similar to the original recipe that allowed the Skull Canyon NUC to achieve 10Gbe speeds, I thought I'd try my luck on a 5th generation NUC, since they are the oldest member of the NUC family to have PCIe M.2 slots. (NOTE: Celerons and Pentiums are not equipped with proper M.2 Slots; They're out).

You will need the following:

Mellanox ConnectX-3 10Gbe SFP card from eBay (~$24-$29 at time of writing). Make sure the length is x4; x8 is too long.

M.2 NGFF to PCI-E x4 Adapter (~$10 for 2pack; Get the white one; The green ones are generic poop).

PCI-E x4 extension ribbon cable from eBay ($5.68)

Wall power adapter (12v) to molex adapter.

There are several ways to accomplish this purchase; I needed 3, so I opted for the 5 pack of barrel connectors (~$13), and a couple barrel to molex adapters (~$6). This cuts down on space used (no mid-bricks on the floor).

Download and print [Too be uploaded link] from thingiverse on 3D printer.

Thanks to /u/incognitoTux for the thought on starting a Patreon for those that want to simply purchase this in case no 3D printer is available. I don't know if I'm allowed to post a patreon link, so I'll wait on posting it (mods, please PM me).

Total spent on single 5i5 10Gbe setup (including the Mellanox card): $43.68.

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Creality

Printer:

Ender 3

Rafts:

No

Supports:

No

Resolution:

.2

Infill:

10%

Filament: Generic PLA Silk Silver