Does it support the optane memory, a 256 gb m.2 ssd and a 2.5 inch ssd at the same time? OR it can only support a m.2 optane and 2.5 inch ssd?

It has a single M.2 slot (for an M.2 SSD or an Optane module) and a 9.5mm slot for a HDD (or 8.5mm SSD). You could install an Optane in the M.2 and a 9.5mm SSD however that combination will disappoint you (marginal if any noticeable performance gain from the optane for the added SSD). The Optane was designed to compliment a conventional (or hybrid) 9.5mm HDD. Once installed (and configured), it joins your HDD and the optane into a single drive. It migrates some of the system files from the HDD and acts as a cache for the HDD. Some very important caveats (important ones): - The Optane is designed for Windows 10 (64 bit only) OS - As previously mentioned, it only provides caching to your primary drive - You need to re-migrate files before using any partitioning software on your primary drive I strongly recommend you spend some time on Intel's site (discussing the technology) to decide whether your setup will be well served by the Optane. (Read the white papers carefully) In summary, with the single M.2 slot (which will accommodate either an M.2 SSD OR, an optane module.. not both) you can install a HDD (or hybrid HDD) in the additional 9.5mm slot (with the recommended OS) and really scoot. That is what the Optane technology is all about; performance caching a conventional HDD.

Did anybody install Linux on this?

Yes...I created a Windows 10/Linux Mint 18 (dual boot Grub). I installed Windows 10 first....then Linux. Both are super fast IMO on this box, love it. I have had some Windows Video driver issues (hardware too new I guess) but feel this will improve in time.

If i buy this now what does it come with ?? does it come with windows 10, can i upgrade the ram?? how much harddrive space does it come with?

It comes bare-bones, no RAM, no hard drives, no OS. You will need to purchase the hard drives (M.2 SSD recommended as boot drive), memory up to 32Gb and the Windows OS. The SSD drive makes it a screamer. I purchase Samsung 960 EVO Series - 250GB PCIe NVMe - M.2 Internal SSD (MZ-V6E250BW) : Crucial 32GB Kit (16GBx2) DDR4 2133 MT/s (PC4-17000) DR x8 SODIMM 260-Pin Laptop Memory - CT2K16G4SFD8213 : Seagate Firecuda Gaming 1TB 2.5-Inch SATA 6GB/s 5400rpm 128 MB Cache Internal Hard Drive (ST1000LX015) There are other configurations depending on your budget.

Standing screen display size	1
Screen Resolution	3840 x 2160
Max Screen Resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels
Processor	3.5 GHz core_i7
RAM	32 GB DRAM
Memory Speed	2133 MHz
Hard Drive	SSD
Graphics Coprocessor	Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650
Chipset Brand	Intel
Card Description	Integrated
Graphics Card Ram Size	32 GB
Wireless Type	Bluetooth
Brand	Intel
Series	INTEL CORPORATION
Item model number	BOXNUC7i7BNH
Operating System	Windows 10
Item Weight	10.6 ounces
Product Dimensions	4.53 x 2 x 4.37 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH	4.53 x 2 x 4.37 inches
Color	Black
Processor Brand	Intel
Number of Processors	2
Computer Memory Type	DDR4 SDRAM
Hard Drive Interface	eSATA
Hard Drive Rotational Speed	7200 RPM
Batteries	1 Product Specific batteries required. (included)

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