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Small black square mini PC barebone, compact 144 by 117 by 42 mm, matte finish, VESA mount holes visible

ASUS

ASUS RNUC16GDKU56000U barebone mini PC Core Ultra 5 325 DDR5

SKU CH-42MS-288EF MPN RNUC16GDKU56000U

Barebone mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 325, dual DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, dual M.2 NVMe bays, dual 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0

  • ColorBlack
  • AI FeaturesAI Ready
  • CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 5 325
  • CPU Cores8-Core (4P+4LE)
  • Memory installedNo Memory
  • Memory slot2 x 262Pin SO-DIMM

Type Intel Core Ultra 5 325(Panther lake CPU )

  • AI-ready performance with Intel Core Ultra 5 325 processor
  • Dual DDR5-7200 SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 128GB memory
  • Dual M.2 2280 slots for Gen5 and Gen4 NVMe SSDs
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 with dual 2.5Gbps LAN
  • Compact 144x117x42mm VESA-mountable design with tool-less chassis

Compact AI-ready barebone

The ASUS NUC 16 Pro barebone centres on an Intel Core Ultra 5 325 processor with eight cores and integrated Intel Arc graphics. It ships without memory or storage, letting system builders choose up to 128GB of DDR5-7200 SO-DIMM and dual NVMe SSDs, one Gen5 and one Gen4. The 144x117x42mm chassis is VESA-mountable and rated for commercial deployment.

Build requirements and freedoms

Two 262-pin SO-DIMM slots accept DDR5 modules only; no memory is included. Dual M.2 2280 slots support drives from 128GB to 8TB each, freeing the builder from a single-drive limit. Dual 2.5Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 handle wired and wireless connectivity without extra cards. Two HDMI 2.1 ports drive 4K@60Hz displays directly. Front USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C and Type-A ports leave rear I/O clear for fixed cabling.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This unit fits integrators deploying compact Edge AI, digital signage or managed office fleets who need vPro-grade security and ASUS Control Center remote management. It is not for buyers wanting pre-installed RAM or an operating system, nor for workloads demanding discrete GPU power or more than two M.2 slots. Builders needing legacy serial or PCIe x1 expansion must verify the internal headers meet their add-in cards.

Highlights

  • AI-ready performance with Intel Core Ultra 5 325 processor
  • Dual DDR5-7200 SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 128GB memory
  • Dual M.2 2280 slots for Gen5 and Gen4 NVMe SSDs
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 with dual 2.5Gbps LAN
  • Compact 144x117x42mm VESA-mountable design with tool-less chassis

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesNUC 16 Pro
ModelRNUC16GDKU56000U
Part Number90AR00W2-M00060
ColorBlack
AI FeaturesAI Ready
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 5 325
CPU Cores8-Core (4P+4LE)
Memory installedNo Memory
Memory slot2 x 262Pin SO-DIMM
Memory Type SupportedCSO-DIMM DDR5-7200
Max Memory Supported128GB
M.2 Slot1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 NVMe SSD Slot (supports 128GB ~ 8TB)
1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD Slot (supports 128GB ~ 8TB)
Integrated GraphicsIntel Graphics
Max LAN SpeedDual 2.5Gbps
Wireless LANIntel Wi-Fi 7 R2 BE211, 2x2
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0
Front USB1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
HDMI2 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K@60Hz)
Rear USB2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DP2.1 & USB4)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
RJ452
Other Rear Ports1 x Cable Locking Arm
1 x DC-in
Power Supply120W AC Adapter
Dimensions1.65" x 5.67" x 4.61"
Weight1.51 lbs.
PackagingVESA Mount & Screws / Power Adapter / US Power Cord
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size213 × 174 × 108 mm

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Questions about this item

What is the first thermal limit reached when the Core Ultra 5 325 runs sustained workloads?

The compact 144 x 117 x 42 mm chassis relies on Tool-less Chassis 2.0 airflow; sustained loads hit the thermal headroom ceiling before CPU power limits.

What are the noise and heat characteristics during continuous all-day operation?

Dual 2.5 Gbps LAN and Wi-Fi 7 BE211 add negligible heat; the small form factor moves air through a single fan, so acoustic output rises with sustained CPU utilisation.

Which memory and storage must the buyer supply for this barebone to function?

Two CSO-DIMM DDR5-7200 modules up to 128 GB total, plus one PCIe Gen5x4 and one PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2280 NVMe SSD.

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