ASUS ROG NUC 16 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 32GB, 2TB, RTX 5080, Win 11 Home Mini PC, Black

The ASUS ROG NUC 16 Mini PC - Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5080, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Windows 11 Home is a compact gaming desktop. Its processor has 24 cores and 24 threads for demanding games, content creation, and multitasking. Clock speeds range from a 1.8 GHz base to a maximum 5.5 GHz boost. The dedicated NVIDIA graphics card supports ray tracing and GPU-accelerated creative workloads. Integrated Intel Graphics is also available alongside the discrete GPU.

The black Mini PC chassis provides an alternative to a conventional tower for space-constrained desks. Memory runs at 5600 MHz and uses DDR5-SDRAM, with two 16 GB modules occupying both SO-DIMM slots. Support for up to 128 GB allows increased memory capacity, although the installed modules would need replacing. Storage consists of one 2 TB SSD for the operating system, applications, games, and project files. The preinstalled operating system is the 64-bit edition of Windows 11 Home, and an AC adapter and power cord are included.

• Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be): wireless network connectivity.
• Bluetooth 5.4: connectivity for compatible wireless peripherals.
• One Gigabit Ethernet port: supports wired network speeds up to 1000 Mbit/s.
• Two HDMI outputs and one DisplayPort: connections for external displays.
• One 3.5 mm headphone output: connection for wired headphones.
• 380 W power supply: supplied with the system.
• No keyboard included: a separate keyboard is required.