ASUS ROG NUC 16 launched

ASUS has unveiled the new ASUS ROG NUC 16, a mini gaming desktop designed for gamers, creators, and AI workloads.

The ROG NUC 16 can be configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU. It also supports up to 128GB DDR5 memory and NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 for smoother gaming performance.

ASUS added a new QuietFlow Cooling system with three fans and dual vapor chambers to keep temperatures low while reducing noise during heavy workloads.

The gaming PC also features Thunderbolt 4, GlideX screen sharing, and a removable stand for vertical or horizontal placement.

Details on the local arrival of the ASUS ROG NUC 16 haven’t been announced yet, so stay tuned for more updates.

ASUS ROG NUC 16 specs:
Windows 11 Home
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 290HX, cTDP 45-75W
Integrated Intel Chipset HM870
Intel Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR7 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7
16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM x 2 | 16GB DDR5-6400 CSO-DIMM x 2, Max 64GB
1TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | 2TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD, Support up to 4TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750x (Gig+)
Bluetooth 5.4
Realtek RTL8125D 2.5G LAN
ALC3342-CG Audio
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A,
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C,
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C w/ DisplayPort 2.1,
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A,
2 x HDMI 2.1 FRL,
2 x DP 2.1,
1 x RJ45 LAN,
1 x DC Input (ASUS rectangle jack),
1 x Kensington Lock
20VDC, 19A, 380W Power Adapter
282.4mm x 189.5mm x 56.5mm (bottom: 117.9mm)
3.12kg