ASUS NUC15CRKU5 barebone mini PC Core Ultra 5 225H Arc 32GB DDR5 1TB

Compact workstation core

The ASUS NUC 15 Pro barebone delivers an Intel Core Ultra 5 225H processor with 14 cores and a 4.90 GHz maximum turbo frequency in a 0.48L tool-less chassis. Integrated Intel Arc graphics and Intel vPro technology provide visual performance and enterprise-grade security for professional workflows. It targets IT departments and creators who need a small, managed device that can drive multiple displays.

Upgrade from larger desktops

This unit replaces traditional tower workstations when space, noise or power draw are constraints, while still supporting up to four 4K screens via dual HDMI 2.1 and Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1. The jump is worth it for teams deploying fleets that require vPro manageability and Wi-Fi 7 plus Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity in a form factor that mounts behind a monitor. Buyers who need discrete GPU compute or more than two M.2 slots should look elsewhere.

Verify memory and storage needs

The board offers two 262-pin SO-DIMM slots for dual-channel DDR5-5600 memory with a 96 GB maximum, and two M.2 sockets — one 2280 and one 2242 — both wired for NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4. Confirm your chosen modules and drives match those specifications before ordering. Also ensure your displays and docks can use HDMI 2.1 or Thunderbolt 4 for the full four-screen capability.