ASUS ROG NUC 2025 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 16GB 32GB DDR5 2TB NVMe barebone mini PC

Compact gaming workstation

The ASUS ROG NUC 2025 packs an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU with 16GB GDDR7 into a 3-litre barebone chassis. It ships with 32GB of DDR5-6400 memory and a 2TB NVMe SSD, targeting gamers and creators who need desktop-class graphics in a footprint that fits on a crowded desk. Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5GbE LAN handle high-speed peripherals and networking without extra cards.

Sustained thermal behaviour

Three fans and a dual vapor-chamber design form the QuietFlow cooling system, built to dissipate heat from both the Core Ultra 9 275HX and the RTX 5080 during extended gaming or rendering sessions. The layout keeps component temperatures in check while aiming for low acoustic output, so the system remains usable in quiet rooms without throttling the 200-plus platform TOPS of AI compute over long workloads.

Interface and upgrade limits

Memory tops out at 96GB across two 288-pin DDR5 slots running at 6400 MT/s, and storage expands via additional M.2 NVMe bays accessible through a tool-free thumbscrew panel. Display outputs include two HDMI 2.1 FRL ports, two DisplayPort 2.1 connectors and the Thunderbolt 4 port with DisplayPort 2.1 alt-mode, capping external display bandwidth at the limits of those standards. USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10Gbps is the fastest data rate available on the Type-A ports.