ASUS ROG NUC 16 Intel System U9-290HX RTX5080, DDR5 32GB, 1TB Storage, Windows 11 Home (Black)

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.

Elite Core, Enduring Edge

The ROG NUC 16 is built to handle the intensive graphical demands of the latest AAA titles and creative workflows. Its up to Intel Core™ Ultra 9 290HX CPU delivers exceptional processing power that belies its ultracompact form factor.

The Ultimate Platform for Gamers and Creators

• Fifth-Gen Tensor Cores - Max AI performance with FP4 and DLSS 4.5
• New Streaming Multiprocessors - Optimized for neural shaders
• Fourth-Gen Ray Tracing Cores - Built for Mega Geometry
• Blackwell Max-Q - Maximum power efficiency

Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals. Powered by AI.

DLSS is a revolutionary suite of neural rendering technologies that uses AI to boost FPS, reduce latency, and improve image quality. DLSS 4 introduced Multi Frame Generation (MFG) and transformer models. DLSS 4.5 brings Dynamic MFG and a second-gen transformer model. All backed by an NVIDIA AI supercomputer in the cloud, constantly improving your PC’s gaming capabilities.

Innovative Cooling

The ROG NUC 16 features comprehensive thermal design employing three cooling fans, a dedicated SSD heatsink, and a vapor chamber with 72% thermal coverage — including full contact over the CPU and laptop GPU. This approach enables the system to maintain noise levels below 38dB(A)—even under sustained high load.

Vertical & Horizontal Orientation

A patented removable stand design allows the ROG NUC 16 to be positioned horizontally or vertically. A built-in G-sensor intelligently detects the orientation of ROG NUC 16 and automatically optimizes thermal settings accordingly.

Seamless Connectivity

With support for WiFi 7 and up to 320MHz channel bandwidth, the ROG NUC 16 delivers ultrafast wireless connectivity for smooth, lag-free online gaming and high-speed data transfers. Plus, Bluetooth® 5.4 ensures seamless connections to headsets, external graphics, and other peripherals for fully immersive gaming experiences.

Technical Specifications

• Operating System: Windows 11 Home
• CPU: Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 290HX Plus ,cTDP 45-160W
• Chipset: Intel Chipset HM870
• Graphics: Discrete -NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7
• Memory:
  • Max Capacity: 64GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM x 2 or 64GB DDR5-6400 CSO-DIMM x 2
  • Included: 16GB DDR5-6400 CSO-DIMM x 2
• Storage
  
  • Included:2TB M.2 2280 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD​
  • Support:
    
    • 1TB~4TB M.2 2280 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0x4 SSD
    • 1TB~4TB M.2 2280 NVMe™ PCIe® 5.0x4 SSD
• Wireless Data Network
  
  • Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 BE1750x (Gig+), Bluetooth® 5.4 wireless card
  • *Bluetooth® version may change with different OS version.
• LAN: Realtek RTL8125D, 2.5G
• Audio: ALC3342-CG
• Front(Side) I/O Ports
  
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C
  • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
• Back I/O Ports
  
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C w/ DisplayPortTM 2.1
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
  • 2 x HDMI 2.1 FRL
  • 2 x DP 2.1
  • 1 x RJ45 LAN
  • 1 x DC Input (ASUS rectangle jack)
  • 1 x Kensington Lock
• Power Supply: 20VDC, 19A, 380W Power Adapter
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 282.5 x 189.5 x 56.5 mm (11.12 x 7.46 x 2.22 inch)
• Weight: 3.2 kg (7.05 lb)