ASUS ROG NUC (2025) Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 16GB 32GB DDR5 1TB barebone mini PC

ASUS ROG NUC 2025 Core Ultra 9 275HX

This mini PC barebone targets gamers and creators who want desktop-class performance in a compact 3L chassis. It ships with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU with 16GB GDDR7 memory. The system includes 32GB of DDR5 6400 RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD. It is AI Ready with up to 200+ Platform TOPS for accelerated workloads.

Triple-fan QuietFlow cooling with dual vapor chamber

The QuietFlow system uses three fans and a dual vapor chamber to manage thermals for the high-performance components. Thumb screws provide tool-free access to the interior for memory and storage upgrades. Two DDR5 288-pin DIMM slots support dual-channel operation up to 96GB. Front I/O offers one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports and a 3.5mm headset jack. A top-mounted power button adds convenience.

Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1 FRL

Rear connectivity includes four USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports at 10Gbps and one Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port with DisplayPort 2.1 support. Video output covers two HDMI 2.1 FRL ports and two DisplayPort 2.1 ports for multi-display setups. Networking uses a 2.5GbE LAN controller and Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4. Buyers who need more than two memory slots or a larger internal drive bay should consider a full-size chassis.