ASUS NUC 15 Pro NUC15CRKC7 Core 7 240H 32GB 1TB barebone mini PC

Compact barebone for professionals

The ASUS NUC 15 Pro NUC15CRKC7 is a 0.48L barebone mini PC built around an Intel Core 7 240H processor and 32GB of DDR5-5600 memory. A 1TB NVMe SSD is already installed in the M.2 2280 slot. Integrated Intel Arc 140T graphics handle visual workloads, while Wi-Fi 7 provides modern wireless connectivity. The system ships with Windows 11 Pro 64-bit and supports up to 96GB of total memory.

Memory and storage limits

Two M.2 slots define the upgrade path: one 2280 socket wired for PCIe Gen5x4 accepts NVMe drives from 128GB to 8TB, while a 2242 socket wired for PCIe Gen4x4 accepts NVMe drives from 128GB to 2TB. DDR5 memory tops out at 96GB across the two SO-DIMM slots, so the pre-installed 32GB leaves room for expansion. No 2.5-inch drive bay or additional PCIe lanes are present, so storage growth stays inside the M.2 form factors.

Straightforward access with tight clearances

Removing the bottom cover exposes both SO-DIMM slots and both M.2 sockets without tools, making memory and storage swaps simple. The 2242 slot sits close to the board edge, so longer 2280 drives cannot be used there. Thermal pads on the factory SSD must be transferred to any replacement drive to maintain cooling contact. Antenna cables for Wi-Fi 7 are pre-routed; disturbing them during upgrades can degrade wireless performance.