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ASUS

ASUS RNUC16GDKU76000U Core Ultra 7 356H barebone mini PC

SKU CH-1R2Q-2RQQ0 MPN RNUC16GDKU76000U

Barebone mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, dual DDR5-7200 slots up to 128 GB, Gen5 and Gen4 NVMe bays, dual 2.5 Gb LAN, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, Thunderbolt 4 and dual HDMI 2.1

  • ColorBlack
  • AI FeaturesAI Ready
  • CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 7 356H
  • CPU Cores16-Core (6P+8E+4LP)
  • Memory installedNo Memory
  • Memory slot2 x 262Pin SO-DIMM

Type Intel Core Ultra 7 356H(Panther lake CPU )

  • AI-ready performance with Intel Core Ultra 7 356H 16-core processor
  • Dual DDR5-7200 SO-DIMM slots support up to 128GB memory
  • Gen5x4 and Gen4x4 M.2 2280 NVMe slots for fast storage
  • Dual 2.5Gbps LAN plus Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity
  • Dual Thunderbolt 4 and dual HDMI 2.1 for versatile display output

ASUS NUC 16 Pro barebone with Core Ultra 7 356H

This barebone mini PC ships without memory or storage so integrators can populate the two 262-pin CSO-DIMM DDR5-7200 slots and two M.2 2280 NVMe bays. It targets businesses that need a compact, AI-ready platform for edge inference, digital signage or secure office workloads.

Dual M.2 slots with one Gen5x4 and one Gen4x4 lane

The first slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x4 for the fastest NVMe drives on the market while the second operates at PCIe 4.0 x4. Both accept 2280 modules from 128 GB to 8 TB, letting buyers match capacity and speed to the workload without compromise.

Suits IT teams building managed fleets

Buyers who want a complete out-of-the-box system should look elsewhere because memory, storage and an operating system are not included. The chassis also lacks discrete graphics expansion so workloads needing add-in GPU acceleration will need a different form factor.

Highlights

  • AI-ready performance with Intel Core Ultra 7 356H 16-core processor
  • Dual DDR5-7200 SO-DIMM slots support up to 128GB memory
  • Gen5x4 and Gen4x4 M.2 2280 NVMe slots for fast storage
  • Dual 2.5Gbps LAN plus Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity
  • Dual Thunderbolt 4 and dual HDMI 2.1 for versatile display output

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelRNUC16GDKU76000U
Part Number90AR00W2-M00040
ColorBlack
AI FeaturesAI Ready
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 7 356H
CPU Cores16-Core (6P+8E+4LP)
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 weight1.47 kg
Package size213 × 173 × 109 mm

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Questions about this item

What does the 16-core layout of the Core Ultra 7 356H mean for everyday workloads?

The 6 performance, 8 efficient and 4 low-power cores let the system run heavy AI or creative tasks on the performance cores while background work stays on the efficient and low-power cores, keeping total power at the 65 W cTDP.

How do the two Thunderbolt 4 ports limit external display and storage speeds?

Each Thunderbolt 4 port carries DP 2.1 and USB4, so a single 8K display or two 4K displays run at full bandwidth, and PCIe Gen 4 NVMe enclosures reach their rated throughput without being capped by the port.

What physical space and mounting options does the barebone need?

The chassis accepts a VESA mount for behind-monitor installation and fits two 262-pin CSO-DIMM DDR5-7200 modules plus one PCIe Gen5x4 and one PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2280 NVMe SSD.

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