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Silver anodized aluminum slim mini PC barebone, 5 by 4 inches, VESA mount visible

ASUS

ASUS RNUC14RVSU90000UI Core Ultra 9 185H barebone mini PC

SKU CH-K1JM-179Q2 MPN RNUC14RVSU90000UI

Barebone mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, dual DDR5 SO-DIMM slots up to 96 GB, dual M.2 NVMe storage, 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 in a silver aluminium chassis

  • ColorSilver
  • Form FactorSlim
  • AI FeaturesHarnesses the prowess of the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor
  • CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 9 185H
  • Memory installedNo Memory
  • Memory slot2 x 262Pin SO-DIMM

CPU Type Intel Core Ultra 9 185H

  • Locally run generative AI workloads with Core Ultra 9 185H NPU
  • Expand to 96GB DDR5 5600 via two 262-pin SO-DIMM slots
  • Dual NVMe storage with 2280 and 2242 PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 slots
  • 5Gbps Intel i226V LAN plus Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
  • Toolless anodized aluminum chassis includes VESA mount for flexible placement

What this barebone is and who it fits

The ASUS NUC 14 Pro Plus RNUC14RVSU90000UI is a slim silver mini PC barebone built around the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor. It targets developers and power users who want a compact platform for local generative AI workloads and high-speed I/O without a pre-installed operating system or memory. Buyers who need a complete out-of-the-box system should look elsewhere.

Memory and storage you must add

The board provides two 262-pin SO-DIMM slots supporting DDR5 5600 up to 96 GB total and two M.2 NVMe slots, one 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 and one 2242 PCIe x4. No memory or storage modules are included, so you must supply compatible DDR5 sticks and NVMe drives before the unit will boot.

Installation experience and common pitfalls

The anodized aluminum chassis opens without tools, giving direct access to the SO-DIMM and M.2 sockets for quick upgrades. First-time builders sometimes forget to seat both SO-DIMMs firmly or to install drives in the correct keyed orientation, which can prevent POST. Ensure the DDR5 modules are rated for 5600 MT/s and that each NVMe drive matches the slot length.

Highlights

  • Locally run generative AI workloads with Core Ultra 9 185H NPU
  • Expand to 96GB DDR5 5600 via two 262-pin SO-DIMM slots
  • Dual NVMe storage with 2280 and 2242 PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 slots
  • 5Gbps Intel i226V LAN plus Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
  • Toolless anodized aluminum chassis includes VESA mount for flexible placement

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesNUC 14 Pro Plus
ModelRNUC14RVSU90000UI
Part Number90AR0051-M000F0
ColorSilver
Form FactorSlim
AI FeaturesHarnesses the prowess of the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor to locally run generative AI workloads
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 9 185H
Memory installedNo Memory
Memory slot2 x 262Pin SO-DIMM
Memory Type SupportedDDR5 5600
Max Memory Supported96GB
M.2 Slot1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD Slot
1 x M.2 2242 PCIe x4 NVMe SSD Slot
Integrated GraphicsIntel Arc Graphics
LANIntel i226V
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LANIntel AX211 (Gig+)
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
Front USB1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
HDMI2 x HDMI 2.1
Rear USB1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
RJ451x RJ45 (2.5Gb Ethernet)
Other Rear Ports2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DP2.1 & USB4)
1 x Kensington Lock Slot
1 x DC-in
Power Supply150W AC Adapter
Dimensions5.67" x 4.41" x 1.61"
Weight1.30 lbs.
Shipping weight1.54 kg
Package size178 × 152 × 127 mm

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