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ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X289AU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 32 GB DDR5-SDRAM 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Windows 11 Home Mini PC Black

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RNUC16JNK9X289AU

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$3,962.99

Overview

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (36MB Cache), 32GB DDR5-SDRAM, 1000GB SSD, Intel Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16GB GDDR7), LAN, WLAN, Bluetooth, Windows 11 Home 64-bit

Windows 11 Home 64-bit
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (36MB Cache)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16GB GDDR7)
32GB (5600MHz) DDR5-SDRAM (2 x 16) & 1000GB SSD

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SKU	RNUC16JNK9X289AU
EAN	0199291629387
Manufacturer	ASUS
Availability	Y
Product Family	ROG
Product Series	NUC 16
Product Videos	View Video
PDF URLs	View PDF

Description

Compact, Powerful, Beyond Limits
Meet ROG NUC 16—a mini PC that redefines performance in a compact form factor. ROG NUC 16 leverages the power of the latest Intel® processors and NVIDIA® graphics to unleash immersive, ray-traced worlds with unmatched precision. Featuring a triple-fan cooling system and dual-vapor-chamber architecture, and rigorously tested for durability and reliability, the ROG NUC 16 delivers battle-ready performance without compromises. Plus, it can be stood upright or placed horizontally, so it fits any setup.

Specifications

Processor
Processor generation	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor cache	36 MB
Processor model	290HX Plus
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor boost frequency	5.5 GHz
Processor socket	BGA 2114
Processor threads	24
Processor cores	24
Processor family	Intel Core Ultra 9
Performance cores	8
Efficient cores	16
Processor base power	55 W
Maximum turbo power	160 W
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Intel AI Boost
Total processor performance up to	36 TOPs
NPU performance up to	13 TOPs
GPU performance up to	8 TOPs
Memory
Internal memory	32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 16 GB
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	5600 MHz
Storage
Storage media	SSD
Optical drive type	No
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0
SSD capacity	1 TB
Number of SSDs installed	1
Total storage capacity	1 TB
SSD form factor	M.2
Total SSDs capacity	1 TB
NVMe	Yes
Graphics
Discrete graphics card	Yes
Discrete graphics card memory	16 GB
On-board graphics card family	Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR7
On-board graphics card model	Intel® Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel
Performance
Market positioning	Gaming
Product type	Mini PC
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM870
Optical drive
Optical drive type	No
Network
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
WLAN controller model	Killer Wi-Fi BE1750x
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller manufacturer	Intel

Ports & interfaces
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0
HDMI version	2.1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
HDMI ports quantity	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
DisplayPorts quantity	1
DC-in jack	Yes
DisplayPort version	2.1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4	Yes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity	1
Power
Power supply	380 W
Technical details
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Product type	Mini PC
Product colour	Black
Chassis type	Mini PC
Cable lock slot	Yes
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM870
Design
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Product colour	Black
Chassis type	Mini PC
Cable lock slot	Yes
Introduction year	2026
Software
Operating system architecture	64-bit
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home
Display
Display included	No
Weight & dimensions
Width	11.1" (282.4 mm)
Depth	7.46" (189.5 mm)
Height	2.22" (56.5 mm)
Weight	6.88 lbs (3.12 kg)
Packaging content
Display included	No
Other features
On-board graphics card	Yes
Processor manufacturer	Intel

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Interface type	1000GB to 1500GB	1000GB to 1500GB	2000GB and above	1000GB to 1500GB	1000GB to 1500GB	1000GB to 1500GB
Optical drive type	N	N/A	N	N	N/A	N
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro
On-board graphics card	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Internal memory	32GB	32GB	64GB	32GB	32GB	32GB
Product type	Mini PC (<= 3L)	Workstation	PC	Workstation	Workstation	Workstation
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