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General

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Series

ROG NUC1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 2026

Element 9 Pro1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026The maker lists the model under its Element 9 Gaming PCs series.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

RNUC15JNK9X28AAU, NUC15JNK, NUC15JNKU9X91Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 2026Reference configuration is US RNUC15JNK9X28AAU, Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, two 16 GB DDR5-6400 CSO-DIMMs and one 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Home. Technical Product Specification maps this hardware to NUC15JNKU9X9, regulatory model NUC15JNK. RNUC15JNK9X28AA2 is an overseas order code, not added as a variant. All other GPU and CPU configurations are excluded.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)barcodesinc.com/media/pdf/Asus/ROG_NUC_2025.pdfRead 5 October 20266Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1901680-REG/asus_rnuc15jnk9x28aau_rog_nuc_mini_desktop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact US RNUC15JNK9X28AAU with 275HX, RTX 5080, 32 GB, 2 TB confirms sold configuration, 36 MB L3 cache and power adapter/cable. Retailer states three-year manufacturer warranty, while Newegg same model lists one year. No exact primary ASUS duration was located, so warranty_years is omitted. Current prices are not launch prices.

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GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

7 January 20255Press releaserog.asus.com/us/articles/product-news/the-2025-rog-nuc-your-next-gen-mini-pc-for-tomorrows-aaa-gamesRead 5 October 2026Maker January 7, 2025 CES introduction predates May retail. Claims 3 L chassis, dual vapor chamber air cooling, ARGB ROG logo and Aura Sync lighting. Its preliminary table mistakenly says 1000 W 80 PLUS Gold supply and old DDR5-5600 slots. Final user guide and exact SKU list 330 W external adapter and DDR5-6400 CSO-DIMMs and are used instead. No early preliminary PSU value is stored.

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Status

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Available1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026The product page is live with a price in the October 2026 anniversary sale.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 20266Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1901680-REG/asus_rnuc15jnk9x28aau_rog_nuc_mini_desktop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 2026

Black1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026The page names the Element 9 PRO Gaming Case in black.

SegmentiUse the maker's product category. Do not assign a use case from performance or appearance alone.

Gaming5Press releaserog.asus.com/us/articles/product-news/the-2025-rog-nuc-your-next-gen-mini-pc-for-tomorrows-aaa-gamesRead 5 October 2026

Gaming1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026Sold in the maker's Gaming PCs category.

Form factoriThe maker's stated chassis class. Generic tower does not imply a full, mid or mini tower tier.

Mini PC5Press releaserog.asus.com/us/articles/product-news/the-2025-rog-nuc-your-next-gen-mini-pc-for-tomorrows-aaa-gamesRead 5 October 2026

Mid tower3Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/PCCase/ew6qceabz/iBuypower-Element-9-PRO-ATX-Mid-Tower-White-Tempered-Glass-Side-PanelRead 15 October 2026Listed as ATX Mid Tower. This is the white version of the same case.

Case

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Case dimensionsiChassis width, height and depth in the stated orientation. Source notes identify feet, handles or brackets excluded by the maker. An all-in-one is measured with its included stand when the maker gives both sizes.

Width56.5Height282.4Depth187.7mm(2.2 × 11.1 × 7.4 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)barcodesinc.com/media/pdf/Asus/ROG_NUC_2025.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 32 Mechanical Considerations drawing was rendered and inspected. In required vertical operating orientation, body height is 282.4 mm, thickness/width 56.5 mm and front-to-back depth 187.7 mm. Explicitly excludes stand. Headline table labels the triplet W/D/H inconsistently with this drawing, and another summary says including feet. Detailed labelled mechanical drawing is retained. Fixed base width 146 mm is not the body width. Maker states vertical-only operation and that the fixed base cannot be removed.

Width230Height507Depth442mm(9.1 × 20 × 17.4 in)2Maker product pageibuypower.com/gear-store/pc-cases/ibuypower-element-9-pro-gaming-case-%5B+free-ibuypower-mk9-pro-keyboard%5D-whiteRead 15 October 2026Case listing: 442 mm (L) x 230 mm (W) x 507 mm (H), the same case in white. Another maker listing, BuildCores and PCPartPicker give 422 mm for the length. Tom's Guide and an Amazon iBUYPOWER listing give 20 x 9.1 x 17.4 in, which is 442 mm deep. Feet are not stated as excluded.

Case volumeiVolume published by the maker. It may differ from the outer dimensions multiplied together.

3L5Press releaserog.asus.com/us/articles/product-news/the-2025-rog-nuc-your-next-gen-mini-pc-for-tomorrows-aaa-gamesRead 5 October 2026

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WeightiPublished system weight for the stated configuration. Source notes distinguish maximum, approximate and starting weights. An all-in-one is weighed with its included stand when the maker gives both weights.

3.12kg(6.9 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 2026Maker states system weight 3.12 kg. Stand-inclusion scope is not specified for weight. Detailed mechanical drawing supplies body dimensions excluding the stand and is preferred over the ambiguous W/D/H ordering in the headline specifications.

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Case model

NUC15JNK1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)barcodesinc.com/media/pdf/Asus/ROG_NUC_2025.pdfRead 5 October 2026Mechanical section explicitly identifies the NUC15JNK chassis. There is no separately sold retail case or standardized motherboard form factor stated.

iBUYPOWER Element 9 PRO Gaming Case1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026

Case materialsiPublished materials of the enclosure and panels, not every internal component. An edition with other panels, such as a wood front, can differ, so it is per variant.

Plastic7Reviewpcworld.com/article/2886749/rog-nuc-2025-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026Matching 275HX/5080/32GB/2TB review describes plastic exterior panels, front lighting strip and RGB side logo, with Armoury Crate cooling and lighting controls. Plastic is the confirmed exterior material only. Transparent panel is not assumed acrylic or glass. No generic RGB voltage/connector standard is inferred. Radio is inside chassis, with no external antenna option. Review generic port versions and description of GPU as desktop-class conflict with maker Laptop GPU and exact port table and are excluded.

Tempered glass3Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/PCCase/ew6qceabz/iBuypower-Element-9-PRO-ATX-Mid-Tower-White-Tempered-Glass-Side-PanelRead 15 October 2026Side panel: tempered glass. The steel parts are not stated.

Side panel

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Tempered glass3Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/PCCase/ew6qceabz/iBuypower-Element-9-PRO-ATX-Mid-Tower-White-Tempered-Glass-Side-PanelRead 15 October 2026Side panel: tempered glass.

Front panel

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Tool-less side paneliWhether the side panel can be opened without a tool after any shipping or security screw is removed. Conditions belong in the source note.

Yes2Owner's manualretailerno12.netset.eu/pdf/679DB2A9-4BE1-43E4-A976-B77F9D185DD6.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Dust filters

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VESA mount

None3Maker spec sheet (PDF)barcodesinc.com/media/pdf/Asus/ROG_NUC_2025.pdfRead 5 October 2026Package section explicitly says system is not wall mountable. VESA bracket not supplied or supported. No unsupported mount conversion is proposed.

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Display

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Screen sizeiActual diagonal of the primary built-in all-in-one display. Do not substitute a rounded marketed size. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Native resolutioniPhysical pixel resolution of the primary built-in all-in-one display. External video-output limits, bundled monitors and chassis status screens do not qualify.

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Panel typeiPublished panel technology of the primary built-in all-in-one display. A display brand name alone does not establish panel technology. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Max refresh rateiHighest published refresh rate of the primary built-in display at native resolution. External video-output limits do not qualify.

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TouchscreeniPublished touch-input support of the primary built-in display. A touchscreen status panel does not qualify.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer ordinary brightness rating of the primary built-in display. Preserve published conditions in source notes. Not HDR peak, outdoor peak or a reviewer measurement.

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Motherboard

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Motherboard

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ASUS B650EM MAX Gaming1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026

Chipset

Intel HM8703Maker spec sheet (PDF)barcodesinc.com/media/pdf/Asus/ROG_NUC_2025.pdfRead 5 October 2026

AMD B6504Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/all-series/b650em-max-gaming-wifi/techspecRead 15 October 2026ASUS B650EM MAX GAMING WIFI: AMD B650 chipset. The iBUYPOWER page names the board ASUS B650EM MAX Gaming with no WIFI suffix. The rear USB counts match the ASUS board (1 Type-C and 8 Type-A), so it is treated as this board.8Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-pcs/ibuypower-rdy-element-9-pro-r07-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of the R07: the board is the Asus B650EM Max Gaming. It has 5 USB 2.0 ports, 4 USB 3.0 ports and one Type-C, which matches the ASUS B650EM MAX GAMING WIFI spec page used here. This supports the board identity only. The R07 review's parts and measured results are not stored for the R08.

Motherboard form factoriMotherboard dimensions class, not the size of the computer case.

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Micro-ATX4Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/all-series/b650em-max-gaming-wifi/techspecRead 15 October 2026mATX, 9.6 x 9.6 inch.

CPU socket

FCBGA21144Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

AM54Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/all-series/b650em-max-gaming-wifi/techspecRead 15 October 2026AM5. The AMD page for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D also lists AM5.5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots and WLAN M.2 slots. Storage M.2 slots belong in storage_slots. Mechanical slot shape and electrical lane width are separate.

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Mechanical slot type	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe x16	16	5	1	Yes
PCIe x16	1	4	3	No

Source4Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/all-series/b650em-max-gaming-wifi/techspecRead 15 October 2026With Ryzen 7000 processors: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot in x16 mode and 3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots in x1 mode. The graphics card sits in the PCIe 5.0 slot. The other three are stored as free from the product photo.

PCIe x16 slotsiCounts mechanically x16 card slots, including occupied slots. A slot may have fewer electrical lanes.

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Free expansion slotsiCounts slots documented as unoccupied. GPU thickness can block access to an unoccupied slot.

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Fan headersiPhysical connectors for fans on the motherboard, not the number of installed fans.

33Maker spec sheet (PDF)barcodesinc.com/media/pdf/Asus/ROG_NUC_2025.pdfRead 5 October 2026Hardware Monitor Subsystem explicitly states three fan headers. Block diagrams name CPU, GPU and memory fan connections. Header counts are not treated as rotor counts, and total three-fan marketing count includes excluded GPU/CPU-cooler fans, so fans is omitted.

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Overclocking in BIOSiTrue when BIOS permits CPU or memory tuning. Source notes must distinguish XMP or EXPO memory tuning from CPU multiplier overclocking.

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 2026

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Processor (8X 4.2GHz/96MB L3 Cache).

Processor brand

Intel4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

AMD5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Processor codenameiChip maker's processor or platform codename. This is separate from each core's architecture name.

Arrow Lake4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Raphael5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d.htmlRead 15 October 2026Former codename Raphael AM5. Architecture Zen 4.

Core configurationiOne row per stated core category. Apple super cores are distinct from performance cores. Clock values describe that category.

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Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.7	5.4
Efficiency	16	2.1	4.6

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026275HX CPU Specifications: 8 P cores at 2.7 GHz base / 5.4 GHz turbo, 16 E cores at 2.1 GHz base / 4.6 GHz turbo, 24 threads, 36 MB Intel Smart Cache, TSMC N3B CPU node, base power 55 W, FCBGA2114, Intel Graphics, Intel AI Boost peak 13 TOPS Int8. ECC memory support explicitly No. Intel maximum turbo power 160 W is not a configured ASUS PL2 and is omitted. ASUS cTDP range 45-75 W is dependent on thermal mode and not a documented single maximum PL2.

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Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	8	Zen 4	4.2	5

Source5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d.htmlRead 15 October 20268 cores, base 4.2 GHz, max boost up to 5 GHz. One core type.

CPU cores

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Performance coresiCounts rows explicitly classified as performance cores. Apple super cores are stored separately and excluded.

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Efficiency coresiCounts efficiency and low-power efficiency cores. Zero means a complete stated core configuration has no such cores.

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Threads

244Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

165Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Max core turbo clockiHighest core-category turbo or boost clock in cpu_clusters. Separate favored-core or processor-level boost ratings are not substituted for a category's published turbo clock.

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L3 cache

36MB4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 20266Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1901680-REG/asus_rnuc15jnk9x28aau_rog_nuc_mini_desktop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

96MB5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d.htmlRead 15 October 2026L3 96 MB including 3D V-Cache. L2 is 8 MB.

CPU core process nodeiPublished CPU-core fabrication node. Package components and I/O dies may use other nodes. Maker node name belongs in the source note.

3nm4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

5nm5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d.htmlRead 15 October 2026TSMC 5nm FinFET for the CPU core die. The I/O die uses TSMC 6nm.

CPU base power (chip rating)iChip maker's base-power or default-TDP rating. It is not measured wall power or the PC maker's configured power limit.

55W4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

120W5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d.htmlRead 15 October 2026Default TDP 120 W. The PC maker's power limit is not published.

Peak CPU power (configured)iPower limit configured by the PC maker, such as PL2 or PPT. Do not substitute the chip maker's maximum turbo-power rating.

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Unlocked multiplier

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NPU performanceiPublished NPU throughput only. GPU, total-system AI throughput and different precision modes are separate. Precision belongs in the source note.

13TOPS4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Integrated GPU

Intel Graphics4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

AMD Radeon Graphics5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/7000-series/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d.htmlRead 15 October 2026Graphics model AMD Radeon Graphics, 2 cores, 2200 MHz.

Cooling

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CPU cooler

Air5Press releaserog.asus.com/us/articles/product-news/the-2025-rog-nuc-your-next-gen-mini-pc-for-tomorrows-aaa-gamesRead 5 October 2026

AIO liquid1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026iBUYPOWER 360mm Addressable RGB Liquid Cooling System.

CPU cooler model

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iBUYPOWER 360mm Addressable RGB Liquid Cooling System1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026

Radiator size

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360mm1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026

Radiator position

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Top1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026The Element 9 PRO case takes the 360 mm radiator in its top. The product photo on TechRadar shows the radiator at the top.

Case fansiInstalled chassis airflow fans, including radiator fans. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans. Count fan rotors, including multiple rotors in a single-frame assembly. A mini PC whose only fan cools the processor and moves the air through the case counts that fan.

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Position	Size (mm)	Fan rotors	On radiator	RGB
Side	120	3	No	Yes
Rear	120	1	No	Yes
Top	120	3	Yes	Yes

Source2Maker product pageibuypower.com/gear-store/pc-cases/ibuypower-element-9-pro-gaming-case-%5B+free-ibuypower-mk9-pro-keyboard%5D-whiteRead 15 October 2026The case listing shows 3 x 120 mm fans on the side and 1 x 120 mm fan at the rear as included addressable RGB fans. The 3 top fans are the 360 mm cooler's radiator fans. The product photo on TechRadar shows 3 side fans, 1 rear fan and 3 radiator fans. PWM support is not stated.

Number of case fansiSum of documented chassis and radiator fan rotors. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPU

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 2026

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, 16GB GDDR6. The page names no board partner, so no board power, clock or length is stored. The page also says the video card ships uninstalled and packed separately, with PDF install instructions, so the buyer installs it. The expansion slot table shows the slot as occupied, as it is once the card is installed.

GPU brand

NVIDIA1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 2026

AMD1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026

Graphics card

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VRAM

16GB3Maker spec sheet (PDF)barcodesinc.com/media/pdf/Asus/ROG_NUC_2025.pdfRead 5 October 2026

16GB1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026

VRAM type

GDDR73Maker spec sheet (PDF)barcodesinc.com/media/pdf/Asus/ROG_NUC_2025.pdfRead 5 October 2026

GDDR61Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026

GPU board poweriConfigured total board power of the installed card. A chip-family reference rating is not proof of an OEM card limit.

175W3Maker spec sheet (PDF)barcodesinc.com/media/pdf/Asus/ROG_NUC_2025.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 9 NUC15JNKU9X9 column: RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 150 W plus 25 W Dynamic Boost, maximum 175 W. Dynamic Boost is conditional on shared CPU/GPU thermal and power budget. Chip-family reference power, generic desktop RTX 5080 ratings and transient measured clocks are excluded.

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GPU boost clockiPublished boost clock for the installed graphics card and mode. Do not use a measured transient clock or another board model's rating.

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Graphics card length

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Graphics card thicknessiCard thickness in PCIe bracket-slot units, such as 2.5. This is not the number of connectors or motherboard slots.

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GPU power connector

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Memory

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RAM

32GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 2026

32GB1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 202632GB (2 x 16GB).

RAM type

DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 2026

DDR51Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026

Configured RAM speediMemory transfer rate configured on delivery. A rated XMP or EXPO profile may be faster when it is disabled.

6,400MT/s9Measurementalktech.co/articles/review-asus-rog-nuc-2025-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Default-profile sample Armoury Crate screenshot shows memory frequency 6400, and CPU-Z 2.16.0 Memory tab shows DDR5, 32 GB and DRAM clock 3196.4 MHz. Stores nominal configured 6400 MT/s, not a module SPD rating. Exact matched two 16 GB CSO-DIMM configuration. Installed supplier parts are not guaranteed for every US unit.

6,000MT/s1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026DDR5-6000MHz RGB. The page does not say whether the speed is an EXPO profile or the default.

Rated kit speediRated memory-kit or profile speed. This can differ from the speed configured on delivery.

6,400MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 2026Included memory is DDR5-6400 CSO-DIMM. This states module rating. Nominal stock configured 6400 MT/s is now separately verified by the matching ALKtech default-profile sample captures. Module rating and configured rate remain separate fields. Clocked SO-DIMMs use the schema sodimm physical connector class. Maximum 96 GB requires two 48 GB ordinary DDR5 SO-DIMMs at up to 5600 MT/s. The same CPU and GPU are retained.

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Memory kit

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RAM upgradeiHow installed memory is physically attached. Purchase-time capacity choices do not mean memory can be upgraded later.

Slots1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 2026

Slots4Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/all-series/b650em-max-gaming-wifi/techspecRead 15 October 2026Desktop DIMM slots.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable memory connectors, with one row per occupancy state. Package-integrated memory is not a DIMM slot.

AASUS ROG NUC (2025)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	16

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 2026

BiBUYPOWER RDY Element 9 Pro R08

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
DIMM	2	Yes	16
DIMM	2	No	Not available

Source4Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/all-series/b650em-max-gaming-wifi/techspecRead 15 October 20264 x DIMM slots. The maker lists 2 x 16 GB, so two are stored as occupied and two as free.

RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Max RAM for this CPU and GPUiMaximum stated capacity without changing the CPU or GPU configuration represented by this product. For integrated memory this is a purchase-time limit. For slot-based RAM it is the maker's supported upgrade limit.

96GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 2026

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ECC memoryiSystem-level ECC memory support or configuration. DDR5 on-die ECC alone does not establish this field.

No4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Storage

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Installed drivesiInstalled drives, one row per physical drive. Capacity is in decimal GB. Use the generic SSD option when its protocol is not published. It does not establish an interface or socket. Do not represent alternative purchase capacities as installed drives.

AASUS ROG NUC (2025)

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
2,000	NVMe SSD	4

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 2026Exact SKU includes one 2 TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. Decimal capacity is 2000 GB. Source does not fix drive vendor/model. No optional second drive is counted as installed.

BiBUYPOWER RDY Element 9 Pro R08

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
2,000	NVMe SSD	4

Source1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 20262TB M.2 NVMe Gen4. Drive brand and model are not stated. Stored as 2000 decimal GB.

Storage slots and baysiPhysical SSD connectors and drive bays, counted once each. Multiple supported M.2 lengths or alternative bay uses do not create extra slots.

AASUS ROG NUC (2025)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	1	No

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)barcodesinc.com/media/pdf/Asus/ROG_NUC_2025.pdfRead 5 October 2026Board layout and storage summary document two M.2 2280 Key-M NVMe-only connectors, one Gen4 x4 and one Gen5 x4. Matching review has one factory 2 TB drive and one free connector. The review does not identify which physical connector contains the factory Gen4 drive. Occupancy groups therefore retain one occupied and one free socket, both x4, without assigning a generation to either group. No Gen5 capability is transferred to the installed Gen4 SSD. Source confirms overall Gen5 maximum but schema derives it from rows, so it remains unavailable when that correlation cannot be proved. No SATA bay is inferred.

BiBUYPOWER RDY Element 9 Pro R08

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	5	4	1	Not available
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Not available
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	2	1	Not available
3.5-inch bay	SATA	Not available	Not available	2	No
2.5-inch bay	SATA	Not available	Not available	2	No

Source3Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/PCCase/ew6qceabz/iBuypower-Element-9-PRO-ATX-Mid-Tower-White-Tempered-Glass-Side-PanelRead 15 October 2026Case bays: 2 x 3.5 inch and 2 x 2.5 inch. They are stored as free because the system lists only one 2 TB M.2 drive. The M.2 slots are from the ASUS board page. The page does not say which slot holds the installed drive, so no M.2 slot is marked occupied.4Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/all-series/b650em-max-gaming-wifi/techspecRead 15 October 20263 x M.2 Key M slots: M.2_1 type 2280 at PCIe 5.0 x4, M.2_2 type 2242/2260/2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4, M.2_3 type 2242/2260/2280 at PCIe 4.0 x2, with Ryzen 7000. Stored as one 2280 slot each.8Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-pcs/ibuypower-rdy-element-9-pro-r07-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of the R07: three M.2 slots on the board, two on the front and one on the back, and the top slot is rated at PCIe 5.0. Only one was occupied in the R07.

M.2 slots

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Free M.2 slots

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Free drive bays

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Fastest storage-slot PCIe generationiHighest documented PCIe generation of a storage slot. This does not identify the installed drive's generation.

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Power supply

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PSU rated outputiPower supply's rated output, or an external adapter's output rating. Maximum system consumption, peak PSU power and wall draw are separate.

330W2Owner's manualretailerno12.netset.eu/pdf/679DB2A9-4BE1-43E4-A976-B77F9D185DD6.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 15-16 explicitly identify supplied 330 W external power adapter, 19.5 V output, 16.9 or 16.92 A and rated 330.0 W. The scalar is the published adapter rating, not a calculation from rounded volts and amps. No 80 PLUS tier is claimed.

850W1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026850 Watt, 80 PLUS Gold, PCIe Gen 5, non-modular. The PSU brand and model are not stated.

PSU form factoriReplacement PSU dimensions class. Electrical standards such as ATX12VO belong in psu_atx_version. A supply built into an all-in-one is proprietary unless the maker names a standard size.

External adapter2Owner's manualretailerno12.netset.eu/pdf/679DB2A9-4BE1-43E4-A976-B77F9D185DD6.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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PSU efficiencyiWhen an 80 PLUS and a Cybenetics level are both published, the 80 PLUS level is stored and the Cybenetics level goes in the source note.

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80 PLUS Gold1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026

Modular cables

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None1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026Listed as non-modular.

PSU model

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ATX version

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Native 12V-2x6 cableiThe supplied PSU has a native 12V-2x6 GPU cable. A generic 16-pin connector description alone does not establish its revision.

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Ports

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User-facing I/O positioniLocation of the accessible front, top, side or bottom port panel.

Front1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 2026

Front9Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/ibuypower-rdy-element-9-pro-r07-reviewRead 15 October 2026The R07 review (same Element 9 Pro case) says the ports are on the front. The R07 review lists the case as 20 x 9.1 x 17.4 inches. Its measured results are for the R07 and are not stored for the R08.

User-facing portsiAccessible front, top, side and bottom ports at the stated I/O position. Counts refer to physical connectors.

AASUS ROG NUC (2025)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Power out (W)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	1	20	15
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available

Source2Owner's manualretailerno12.netset.eu/pdf/679DB2A9-4BE1-43E4-A976-B77F9D185DD6.pdfRead 5 October 2026System overview and Type-C specifications, printed pages 9-10, explicitly give front USB-C 20 Gbps with 5 V / 3 A maximum 15 W. Headline technical-table text calls it USB3.2 Gen2 / 10 Gbps but detailed user guide and front-view drawing say 20 Gbps, corroborated by exact SKU retailer. Detailed port specification wins. Rear TB4 supports 40 Gbps and output up to 18 W at 9 V / 2 A or 12 V / 1.5 A.

BiBUYPOWER RDY Element 9 Pro R08

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available

Source2Maker product pageibuypower.com/gear-store/pc-cases/ibuypower-element-9-pro-gaming-case-%5B+free-ibuypower-mk9-pro-keyboard%5D-whiteRead 15 October 2026Front panel: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and 1 audio jack. USB 3.2 Gen 1 is 5 Gbps and Gen 2 is 10 Gbps. PCPartPicker lists only one Type-A.

Rear portsiPhysical rear connectors, including motherboard and discrete-GPU outputs. Source notes identify disabled onboard video ports and any incomplete GPU output evidence. A video input, such as HDMI in on an all-in-one, is Other. AC power input is a mains inlet, such as C14, for a built-in power supply. DC in is for an external adapter.

AASUS ROG NUC (2025)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4	1	40	Thunderbolt 4	18	Yes	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	4	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
HDMI	2.1 FRL	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Graphics card
DisplayPort	2.1	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Graphics card
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
DC in	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source2Owner's manualretailerno12.netset.eu/pdf/679DB2A9-4BE1-43E4-A976-B77F9D185DD6.pdfRead 5 October 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)barcodesinc.com/media/pdf/Asus/ROG_NUC_2025.pdfRead 5 October 2026Feature summary separates discrete NVIDIA two HDMI 2.1 FRL plus two DisplayPort 2.1 outputs from Intel processor Thunderbolt 4 output. No accepted timing tables or reference GPU output capability are used to invent model-specific refresh maxima.

BiBUYPOWER RDY Element 9 Pro R08

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Connected to
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Motherboard
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	5	0.48	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Gigabit Ethernet	1	1	Motherboard

Source1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026The page gives the board's back panel USB as 1 Type-C and 8 Type-A. The USB versions and the Ethernet port are from the ASUS spec page. Graphics-card outputs are not stored because the page does not name the card's board.4Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/all-series/b650em-max-gaming-wifi/techspecRead 15 October 2026Back panel: 2 x USB 10Gbps (1 Type-A and 1 Type-C), 2 x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 5 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet, 3 audio jacks, 1 DisplayPort, 1 HDMI. The motherboard video ports and audio jacks are not stored because it is not stated whether the ports are used with a graphics card installed. ASUS lists Wi-Fi 6, not Wi-Fi 6E, so no Wi-Fi version is stored.

User-facing USB portsiPhysical USB-A and USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel.

3=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

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User-facing USB-C portsiPhysical USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel, including Thunderbolt and USB4 sockets.

1=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

1=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

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ThunderboltiThunderbolt documented in the rear-port table. Front-panel-only Thunderbolt is not covered by this derived field.

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Ethernet speed

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Discrete GPU output portsiCounts rear connectors explicitly attributed to the discrete graphics card. A partial rear-port table cannot establish the card's complete output count.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 2026

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Wi-Fi bandsiBands explicitly supported by the installed radio and product region. Do not infer 6GHz use solely from a Wi-Fi version.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Maker spec sheet (PDF)barcodesinc.com/media/pdf/Asus/ROG_NUC_2025.pdfRead 5 October 2026Wireless feature summary explicitly supports 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz. Technical Product Specification calls radio Killer BE1750x, while exact live SKU table says Intel BE200. Wi-Fi module model is omitted because this label difference was not resolved. Both maker sources agree on Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. Bluetooth version may change with OS. US reference supports stated bands, not every regional restriction.

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Wi-Fi module

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Wi-Fi antenna

Internal7Reviewpcworld.com/article/2886749/rog-nuc-2025-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 2026

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Ethernet controller

Intel Killer E3100G3Maker spec sheet (PDF)barcodesinc.com/media/pdf/Asus/ROG_NUC_2025.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Camera and audio

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WebcamiPublished built-in camera description and resolution. Keep sensor megapixels, video resolution and named camera features distinct in the source note. External bundled cameras do not qualify.

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Built-in speaker driversiPhysical built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Audio channels, system beepers and external bundled speakers do not count. Do not infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

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Total speaker poweriManufacturer stated combined output of the built-in speakers. Preserve power basis in source notes. PSU ratings and external speaker output do not qualify.

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones. Beamforming channels and microphone modes do not count.

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Audio featuresiPublished built-in audio capabilities and their required software or accessories. Do not infer hardware from an audio brand name.

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Lighting

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RGB lighting

Yes5Press releaserog.asus.com/us/articles/product-news/the-2025-rog-nuc-your-next-gen-mini-pc-for-tomorrows-aaa-gamesRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026RGB memory and an addressable RGB cooler are listed.

Lit parts

Case strip7Reviewpcworld.com/article/2886749/rog-nuc-2025-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026Published front light strip is stored as case_strip. The RGB ROG logo is on the side panel, not the front. Schema has no side-panel lighting-zone option, so its location is omitted rather than map it to front_panel.

Case fans, CPU cooler, RAM1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026RGB RAM and an addressable RGB cooler are on the page. The ARGB case fans are from the case listing and the product photo.

Lighting standardiNamed physical RGB control or connector standard. ARGB lighting alone does not prove a 5V header or a standard connector.

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Lighting software

ASUS Aura Sync / Armoury Crate5Press releaserog.asus.com/us/articles/product-news/the-2025-rog-nuc-your-next-gen-mini-pc-for-tomorrows-aaa-gamesRead 5 October 20267Reviewpcworld.com/article/2886749/rog-nuc-2025-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 2026

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026Windows 11 Home.

OS family

Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026

Control software

ASUS Armoury Crate7Reviewpcworld.com/article/2886749/rog-nuc-2025-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Upgradeability

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Proprietary partsiParts or interfaces the maker or teardown identifies as requiring nonstandard replacements. Do not infer from a brand label alone.

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Max graphics card length

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415mm3Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/PCCase/ew6qceabz/iBuypower-Element-9-PRO-ATX-Mid-Tower-White-Tempered-Glass-Side-PanelRead 15 October 2026Max GPU length 415 mm.

Max CPU cooler height

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165mm2Maker product pageibuypower.com/gear-store/pc-cases/ibuypower-element-9-pro-gaming-case-%5B+free-ibuypower-mk9-pro-keyboard%5D-whiteRead 15 October 2026CPU cooler height up to 165 mm.3Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/PCCase/ew6qceabz/iBuypower-Element-9-PRO-ATX-Mid-Tower-White-Tempered-Glass-Side-PanelRead 15 October 2026Max CPU cooler 165 mm, same as the maker's case listing.

Warranty kept after upgradeiWhether the maker keeps the warranty after a user upgrade under the stated terms and market. Damage exclusions alone do not mean all warranty is void.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

133points9Measurementalktech.co/articles/review-asus-rog-nuc-2025-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Exact tested hardware: Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, 32 GB DDR5-6400 and Micron 3500 2 TB SSD, Windows 11 Home. ASUS Singapore loan unit, not the stored US part number or Singapore retail 1 TB unit. Benchmarks & Test Setup explicitly leaves maker defaults: BIOS Balance Enabled, BIOS fan Performance, Armoury Crate Performance. BIOS 0027, ambient 30 C. GPU-Z 2.68.0 screenshot identifies Nvidia 581.15. This replaces earlier TechRadar 132/2011 results whose default profile was unproved.

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

1,930points9Measurementalktech.co/articles/review-asus-rog-nuc-2025-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Cinebench 2024 multi-core 1930 on the same exact matching default-profile sample. Cinebench R23 results are excluded.

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Geekbench single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iReviewer's sequential read test. A file-copy rate or maker's SSD rating is not a sequential read measurement. Test method belongs in the source note.

6,947MB/s9Measurementalktech.co/articles/review-asus-rog-nuc-2025-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026CrystalDiskMark 9.0.1 x64 screenshot: internal Micron 3500 2 TB SSD, SEQ1M Q8T1 read 6946.63 MB/s, three runs, 1 GiB, 16% used (302/1906 GiB). Rounded to 6947 for integer field. Same proved maker-default profiles and BIOS 0027. Vendor/model describes the measured sample only and does not become a guaranteed supplier BOM.

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Game frame ratesiReviewer measurements for this CPU, GPU, memory, storage and cooling configuration. Resolution, preset, ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation conditions belong in rows or source notes.

AASUS ROG NUC (2025)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Ray tracing	Average FPS
Black Myth: Wukong	3840	2160	High	TSR, Super Resolution 100%	No	37
Black Myth: Wukong	2560	1440	High	TSR, Super Resolution 100%	No	67
Cyberpunk 2077	3840	2160	Ray Tracing Low, custom with upscaling off	Off	Yes	40.81
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1440	Ray Tracing Low, custom with upscaling off	Off	Yes	88.5
F1 23	3840	2160	Ultra High, TAA, 16x AF	Off	Not available	38
F1 23	2560	1440	Ultra High, TAA, 16x AF	Off	Not available	73
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	3840	2160	Custom, Ultra ray-traced shadows	Off	Yes	47
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	2560	1440	Custom, Ultra ray-traced shadows	Off	Yes	94

Source9Measurementalktech.co/articles/review-asus-rog-nuc-2025-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Eight in-game benchmark rows from the exact matching 32 GB / 2 TB loan unit, same proved maker-default BIOS/Armoury modes, BIOS 0027 and 30 C ambient. Wukong uses TSR 100%, DLSS off and frame generation off. Cyberpunk v2.3 uses RT Low modified to disable all resolution scaling and frame generation. F1 Ultra High uses TAA and 16x AF with upscaling off, its ray tracing and frame generation state is not separately reported. F1 4K screenshot version 1.21.1093537. Tomb Raider uses Custom settings and Ultra RT shadows, not a named Highest preset. 4K screenshot proves DX12, SMAA4x, DLSS and XeSS off and game v1.0 build 492.0_64. Minima are not average 1% lows. No Notebookcheck FPS are transferred without proof of its default profile.

BiBUYPOWER RDY Element 9 Pro R08

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

AASUS ROG NUC (2025)

Profile	Load	Distance (cm)	Noise (dB(A))
Performance	Idle	15	30.8
Performance	Gaming	15	45.2
Performance	Max load	15	45.1

Source10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Best-Mini-Gaming-PC-2025-Asus-ROG-NUC-15-with-GeForce-RTX-5080-Core-Ultra-9-review.1159781.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact tested 275HX/RTX 5080 Laptop/32 GB DDR5-6400/Micron MTFDKBA2T0TGD marketed 2 TB sample, 330 W adapter, Nvidia 581.15. Reviewer labels regional unit 90AS00I1, not US AAU. Published Performance energy profile. Its BIOS mode, fan profile and BIOS version are not reported, so factory-default status is not established. Earthworks M23R at 15 cm, ambient floor 25 dB(A). Idle maximum 30.8 from 29.5/29.8/30.8 table, maximum-load 45.1, Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra gaming 45.2. Rounded 30/45 prose is excluded. Sample header reports 115 W GPU including 25 W Dynamic Boost, distinct from maker 175 W conditional maximum. Only source-qualified noise/power observations are retained, not default-profile point scores or FPS.

BiBUYPOWER RDY Element 9 Pro R08

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Highest measured fan noiseiHighest measured row in fan_noise_measured, not a theoretical maximum. Compare only at the same distance and test conditions.

45.2dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

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Measured fan noise at idleiHighest documented idle row in fan_noise_measured. Distance and ambient noise floor belong in the source note.

30.8dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

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CPU temperature in stress testiCPU temperature measured during the named sustained load. Source notes distinguish gaming loops from synthetic CPU or combined stress tests.

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CPU clock in stress testiSustained all-core CPU clock under the stated test. A P-core-only average is not a whole-CPU all-core clock.

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

77°C9Measurementalktech.co/articles/review-asus-rog-nuc-2025-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026HWiNFO64 GPU temperature average 77.0 C, not maximum 79.7 C or memory-junction 77.1 C. Actual workload: F1 23 in-game benchmark, 3840x2160 Ultra High, TAA, 16x AF, DLSS off, Singapore circuit, five laps (~9 minutes). BIOS Balance Enabled, BIOS fan Performance and Armoury Performance maker defaults, BIOS 0027, Nvidia 581.15, ambient around 30 C. HWiNFO64 version is not stated. CPU gaming temperatures do not populate CPU stress fields.

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Measured power

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Power draw idleiMeasured system power at the wall at idle. Certification or maker claims are not reviewer measurements.

37.1W10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Best-Mini-Gaming-PC-2025-Asus-ROG-NUC-15-with-GeForce-RTX-5080-Core-Ultra-9-review.1159781.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Metrahit Energy wall-power table: average idle 37.1 W, range 30-44.4 W. Same Performance test profile and matching 32 GB / 2 TB regional review sample. AC input voltage and BIOS/fan state are not reported, so no US mains or maker-default condition is inferred.

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Power draw gamingiMeasured system power at the wall during the stated game and settings.

297W10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Best-Mini-Gaming-PC-2025-Asus-ROG-NUC-15-with-GeForce-RTX-5080-Core-Ultra-9-review.1159781.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Metrahit Energy wall-power chart: Cyberpunk 2077, 1920x1080 Ultra, FSR off, mean 297 W (287-344 W). Same Performance test profile. DLSS, frame generation, game patch and AC input voltage are not specified. Separate from ALKtech F1 GPU-only 173 W software reading.

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Power draw maxiMeasured power at the wall during combined CPU and GPU stress. A PSU rating or game-only load is not this value.

347W10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Best-Mini-Gaming-PC-2025-Asus-ROG-NUC-15-with-GeForce-RTX-5080-Core-Ultra-9-review.1159781.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Combined Prime95 28.10 and FurMark 1.25 at 1280x720: wall-power peak 347 W, mean 292 W (260-347 W), Metrahit Energy. Same Performance profile. CPU-only Prime95 peak 246 W is excluded. Wall input can exceed rated 330 W adapter output and is not a substitute PSU rating.

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Power draw sleep or offiMeasured power at the wall with the stated sleep or off mode. These modes must be identified in the source note.

4.7W10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Best-Mini-Gaming-PC-2025-Asus-ROG-NUC-15-with-GeForce-RTX-5080-Core-Ultra-9-review.1159781.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published Off/Standby row 1.3/4.7 W. Stores Standby 4.7 W only. ACPI sleep state and AC input voltage are not specified. Same regional sample and Metrahit Energy method.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

173W9Measurementalktech.co/articles/review-asus-rog-nuc-2025-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Same exact F1 five-lap workload and conditions: HWiNFO64 GPU-only software mean 173.0 W. Maximum 174.0 W is separate. This is neither wall/system gaming draw nor the 175 W maker TGP ceiling.

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Certifications

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ENERGY STARiExplicit certification status for the model or defined configuration scope. Absence from a search result is not proof of false.

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EPEATiPublished registration level. Missing registration evidence is not proof of none.

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Copilot+ PC

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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)iStandardized TEC from the named ENERGY STAR or EU product-information record. It is not a prediction of an individual user's annual energy use.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the boxiItems supplied with this exact configuration. Optional accessories and configurator add-ons are not guaranteed included.

ROG NUC (2025) mini PC, 330 W power adapter, Power cord, Safety/Caution/Regulatory insert, Warranty card1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 2026SKU accessories list adapter, power cord, safety/caution/regulatory insert and warranty card. Global note says some regional SKUs lack the cord. Exact US order number retailer confirms supplied power adapter and cable. Integrated fixed base is not treated as a separate boxed vertical stand. No mouse or keyboard is included.6Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1901680-REG/asus_rnuc15jnk9x28aau_rog_nuc_mini_desktop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Included extrasiExtras confirmed supplied with the exact configuration. Optional bundles are excluded.

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Keyboard, Mouse1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 2026An RGB gaming keyboard and an optical mouse are listed.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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3years1Maker product pageibuypower.com/store/rdy-element-9-pro-r08Read 15 October 20263 Year Standard Warranty, shown as 3 years labor and 3 years parts. US market. Tom's Guide's R07 review says 3 years labor and 2 years parts for the R07.

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Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-20251Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc-2025/specRead 5 October 2026

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Spec sheet

www.barcodesinc.com/media/pdf/Asus/ROG_NUC_2025.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)barcodesinc.com/media/pdf/Asus/ROG_NUC_2025.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original ASUS-authored E26031 First Edition May 2025 Technical Product Specifications, opened in full. Applies only NUC15JNK BIOS JNARL579. SKU table covers NUC15JNKU9X9 with 275HX / RTX 5080 Laptop GPU. Neither a barebone NUC15JNK-B specification nor a 2026 NUC16 document is used.

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Manual

retailerno12.netset.eu/pdf/679DB2A9-4BE1-43E4-A976-B77F9D185DD6.pdf2Owner's manualretailerno12.netset.eu/pdf/679DB2A9-4BE1-43E4-A976-B77F9D185DD6.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original ASUS-authored E25459 First Edition March 2025 User Guide, NUC15JNK, opened in full from public retailer mirror. Manufacturer support and Technical Product Specification also opened. This is the maker document itself, not a generated third-party guide.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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