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Translucent black-gold mini PC with semi-transparent acrylic top, compact vertical stand, front USB-C and Type-A ports

ASUS

ASUS ROG NUC 16 Edition 20 Barebone Mini PC Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus RTX 5090 128GB 2TB

SKU CH-1EQB-YX375

A barebone mini PC with an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, 128GB DDR5 6400 memory and a 2TB PCIe 5.0 SSD in a 3-litre chassis

  • AI FeaturesAI Ready
  • CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 9
  • CPU SocketIntel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 290HX,cTDP 45-75W
  • Memory installed128GB
  • Memory slot2 x 288Pin DIMM
  • Memory Type SupportedDDR5 6400
  • 20th-anniversary translucent black-gold design celebrates ROG heritage
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and RTX 5090 Laptop GPU deliver 175W flagship performance
  • 128GB DDR5 6400 memory and PCIe 5.0 SSD enable lightning-fast multitasking
  • Glacier Cooling with 72% vapour-chamber coverage sustains silent high-load operation
  • WiFi 7, 2.5G LAN, Thunderbolt 4 and dual HDMI 2.1/DP 2.1 drive five 4K displays

Built for flagship gaming and AI workloads

The ROG NUC 16 Edition 20 is a 3-litre barebone mini-PC that ships complete with an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with 24GB GDDR7, 128GB DDR5 6400 memory and a 2TB PCIe 5.0 SSD. It targets enthusiasts and professionals who need desktop-grade performance in an ultra-compact chassis.

Verify your display and peripheral needs

The unit provides dual HDMI 2.1 and dual DisplayPort 2.1 outputs supporting up to five 4K displays, plus Thunderbolt 4, 2.5Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. Check that your monitors and docks can use these interfaces; the system has no legacy video ports or additional USB headers beyond the front 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A and 1x Type-C.

Replaces a full-size tower when space is critical

This barebone upgrades from traditional desktop builds that require large cases, custom cooling and separate component assembly. The jump is worth it when you need 175W GPU power, 128GB memory capacity and Glacier Cooling with 72% vapour-chamber coverage in a footprint that fits vertically or horizontally on any desk. Buyers who want user-replaceable graphics cards or more than two M.2 slots should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • 20th-anniversary translucent black-gold design celebrates ROG heritage
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and RTX 5090 Laptop GPU deliver 175W flagship performance
  • 128GB DDR5 6400 memory and PCIe 5.0 SSD enable lightning-fast multitasking
  • Glacier Cooling with 72% vapour-chamber coverage sustains silent high-load operation
  • WiFi 7, 2.5G LAN, Thunderbolt 4 and dual HDMI 2.1/DP 2.1 drive five 4K displays

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesROG NUC
ModelROG NUC 16 Edition 20
AI FeaturesAI Ready
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 9
CPU SocketIntel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 290HX,cTDP 45-75W
Memory installed128GB
Memory slot2 x 288Pin DIMM
Memory Type SupportedDDR5 6400
Max Memory Supported128GB
Dual Channel Memory SupportedYes
Storage Installed2T
M.2 SlotSupport:
1TB~4TB M.2 2280 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0x4 SSD and
1TB~4TB M.2 2280 NVMe™ PCIe® 5.0x4 SSD
Discrete Graphic CardNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
24GB GDDR7
LAN2.5Gbps
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LANIntel® Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750x
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
Front USB2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C
Front Audio Ports1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
HDMI2 x HDMI 2.1 FRL
DisplayPort2 x DisplayPort 2.1
Thunderbolt1 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C w/ DisplayPortTM 2.1
Rear USB4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
RJ451 x 2.5Gbps
Other Rear Ports1 x Kensington Lock
Power Supply20VDC, 19A, 380W Power Adapter
Dimensions282.4 mm x 189.5 mm x 56.5 mm (base bracket width: 117.9 mm)
Weight3.12kg (6.88 lbs)

Questions about this item

Does the ROG NUC 16 Edition 20 ship with RAM and SSD already installed, or must I buy them separately?

The unit arrives fully populated with 128 GB DDR5 6400 memory and a 2 TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD, so no extra modules or drives are required for operation.

Should I choose the 64 GB or 128 GB DDR5 6400 configuration for this model?

This SKU is the 128 GB version — the maximum supported capacity — leaving both 288-pin DIMM slots filled and no headroom for further memory upgrades.

What does the 175 W GPU power figure mean for real-world gaming and rendering?

The RTX 5090 Laptop GPU can draw up to 175 W, enabling desktop-class frame rates in 4K titles and sustained compute throughput for AI workloads, cooled by the triple-fan vapour-chamber system.

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