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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

MG-12Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026

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 pagemaingear.com/products/custom-mg-1-mkiiRead 15 October 2026Product page is live with an add-to-cart configurator, from $2695, published 22 Apr 2026. The model is a build-to-order system, so CPU, GPU, memory, storage and board are customer choices. This file describes the reviewed Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, RTX 5090 Founders Edition, 32 GB, 2 TB configuration.

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

Black2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Technical specifications, Chassis: MAINGEAR MG-1 Mk. II (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

Gaming2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Maingear sells the MG-1 as a gaming PC, in its Prebuilt PCs range with gaming-PC product titles.

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 tower3Maker product pagemaingear.com/products/new-mg-1-ultimateRead 15 October 2026Case: MAINGEAR MG-1 MK.II Mid Tower (Black). The launch release also calls the new chassis a mid-tower.

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.

Width230Height475Depth498mm(9.1 × 18.7 × 19.6 in)2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026The page lists 475 mm (W) x 498 mm (D) x 230 mm (H), 18.70 x 19.60 x 9.05 in. The W and H labels look swapped. The case is an upright tower with a narrow side, and the maker's older MG-1 and Zero entries list the narrow side as width. Tom's Hardware gives 18.78 x 19.65 x 9.06 in without labels. The setup guide labels 18.78 W, 19.65 H and 9.06 D. Stored as width 230, height 475 and depth 498, as the case sits on a desk. Maker rounding differs by 2 mm from the review.

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.

18.14kg(40 lb)4Owner's manualmaingear.com/pages/mg-1-ultimate-setup-guide-1Read 15 October 2026Specifications panel of the guide for the MG-1 Ultimate: weight approx. 40 lbs, converted exactly to 18.14 kg. That build has the same CPU, GPU and cooler as this reference configuration, with another board, memory and SSD. Maker's weight article gives about 30 lbs for the MG-1 Mk.II in general, an estimate across builds. Shopify shipping weight is 22.68 kg and includes packaging.

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.

MAINGEAR MG-1 Mk. II2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 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 glass7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Only the tempered-glass window is stated in the open part. Other materials are not stated.

Side panel

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Tempered glass7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Introduction: a standard case with a tempered-glass window and a customizable face plate.

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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Yes8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/maingear-mg1-mk2-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of the MG-1 MK.II: the front now has a dust screen, a magnetic dust cover sits over the top panel where the AiO is mounted, and a pull-out screen covers the PSU intake at the bottom. The review unit list matches Tom's Hardware: Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, RTX 5090 FE, 32GB DDR5-6000, 2TB Samsung 9100 PRO, MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk MAX WiFi PZ, 1250W MSI MAG A1250GL. Noise of about 40 and 55 decibels and internal temperatures of 34 and 40 C are not stored, since the review gives no weighting, distance or CPU or GPU sensor.

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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MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026

Chipset

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

AMD X870E12Reviewgeekawhat.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-pz-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026X870E chipset board.

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

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ATX12Reviewgeekawhat.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-pz-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: ATX (Reverse Connector). Dimensions are standard ATX.

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

AM59Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.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.

AASUS ROG NUC (2025)

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BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

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

Source12Reviewgeekawhat.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-pz-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Primary graphics slot is a full-size Gen5 x16 slot. Two more full-length slots: one Gen4 at up to x4 and one Gen3 at up to x1. Stored as mechanical x16 with the stated electrical lanes. Slot occupancy: the RTX 5090 Founders Edition is 2 slots wide, other slots are assumed free for this build with no add-in card named.

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.

712Reviewgeekawhat.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-pz-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists CPU_Fan, Pump/Sys Fan and Sys Fan 1, plus four additional system fan headers. The JAF PWM and RGB header is not counted.

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 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specifications table of the review unit: AMD Ryzen 9950X3D2, MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk Max WiFi PZ, 32GB Kingston Fury Beast DDR5-6000, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition (32GB GDDR7, 2,407 MHz boost clock), 2TB Samsung 9100 Pro PCIe 5 M.2 SSD, Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 Wi-Fi 7, 1,250W MSI MAG A1250 GL, Maingear Epic 360 RGB AIO, Windows 11 Pro. Only the open parts of the page were used: the introduction and the specifications table. Review published 2026, review unit price about $7,067.

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

AMD9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.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

Granite Ridge9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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

AASUS ROG NUC (2025)

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.

BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	16	Zen 5	4.3	5.6

Source9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 202616 cores, Zen 5, base clock 4.3 GHz, max boost clock up to 5.6 GHz. Chip specification.

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

329Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.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

192MB9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026L3 Cache 192 MB. This chip has 3D V-Cache on both core dies. The peer-median warning is expected.

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

4nm9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026Processor Technology for CPU Cores: TSMC 4nm FinFET.

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

200W9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026Default TDP 200W. This is the chip rating, not Maingear's configured power limit.

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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Yes9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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 Graphics9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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 liquid2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Processor cooling: MAINGEAR Epic 360 AiO Liquid Cooling or TRYX Panorama SE 360 AiO. The reviewed unit has the Epic 360. Radiator affixed to the top of the case.

CPU cooler model

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MAINGEAR Epic 360 RGB AIO7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Maingear Epic 360 RGB AIO cooler.

Radiator size

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360mm2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026360 mm AiO radiator.

Radiator position

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Top6Press articlecomiccrusaders.com/editorial/tech-news/maingear-unveils-the-all-new-mg-1-a-total-redesign-of-its-most-awarded-gaming-pc-everRead 15 October 2026Top-mounted 360mm AIO radiator.

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.

AASUS ROG NUC (2025)

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BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

Position	Size (mm)	Fan rotors	On radiator	RGB
Front	140	3	No	Yes
Top	120	3	Yes	Yes

Source4Owner's manualmaingear.com/pages/mg-1-ultimate-setup-guide-1Read 15 October 2026Epic 360 AiO Liquid Cooler: 3x 120mm RGB fans on the radiator. The guide lists the chassis fans as 120 mm, which conflicts with the maker's 140 mm front fans in the launch release.6Press articlecomiccrusaders.com/editorial/tech-news/maingear-unveils-the-all-new-mg-1-a-total-redesign-of-its-most-awarded-gaming-pc-everRead 15 October 2026Release: three 140mm intake fans through a large front panel intake, with a top-mounted 360mm AIO radiator that exhausts. Windows Central confirms the trio of 140mm front fans. Tom's Hardware's open table counts 4x 120 mm case fans in total. The setup guide lists 120 mm intake fans. These conflict. The maker's 140 mm is stored. A possible rear exhaust fan is not stored, because no open source states its position and size. Radiator fans: 3x 120mm RGB for the Epic 360 per the setup guide.

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

Yes10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 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

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 509010Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026Display outputs on the card: 3x DisplayPort 2.1b and 1x HDMI 2.1b.

GPU brand

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

NVIDIA10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026

Graphics card

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Founders Edition card. Boost clock 2,407 MHz as listed for this card.

VRAM

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

32GB10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026

VRAM type

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

GDDR710Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 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.

575W10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026Founders Edition total graphics power 575 W. The installed card is the Founders Edition per both reviews.

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.

Not available

2,407MHz7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026

Graphics card length

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304mm10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026Founders Edition dimensions 304 mm (L) x 137 mm (W). Spec table says 2-slot.

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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2slots10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026

GPU power connector

Not available

16-pin (revision not stated)10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026Power connectors: 4x PCIe 8-pin via the adapter in the box, or 1x 600 W PCIe Gen 5 cable. The connector revision is not stated, so the 16-pin type is used. Reviewed PSU has a 12+4 pin cable.

Memory

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RAM

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

32GB7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026

RAM type

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

DDR57Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 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/s7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Table lists DDR5-6000. The maker says AMD EXPO or Intel XMP is enabled on every MAINGEAR PC, so 6000 is the speed as configured.

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.

6,000MT/s7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026

Memory kit

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Kingston Fury Beast DDR57Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026

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

Slots12Reviewgeekawhat.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-pz-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026

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

BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

Slot	Count
DIMM	4

Source12Reviewgeekawhat.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-pz-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Four DIMM slots, max 256GB at 8400MT/s. Occupancy for the reviewed 32 GB kit is not stated and is left out.

RAM slots

2=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

4=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

Free RAM slots

0=CalculatedFrom Memory 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

128GB2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Up to 128GB RGB DDR5 6000MT/s. This is the maker's configurator limit. The board supports more.

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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Storage

2TB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

2TB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

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.

BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation	Drive
2,000	NVMe SSD	5	Samsung 9100 PRO

Source7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 202611Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.semiconductor.samsung.com/resources/data-sheet/Samsung_NVMe_SSD_9100_PRO_Datasheet_Rev.2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Samsung 9100 PRO datasheet: interface PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0, form factor M.2 (2280). The drive model in this build comes from the Tom's Hardware and Windows Central reviews.

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.

BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

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

Source2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Storage options: up to 8TB HDD in up to 2 bays. 'Every MG-1 comes with the additional power supply and SATA cables for 2 full-size HDDs.' Two full-size HDD bays are stored as 3.5-inch bays. M.2 sockets come from the motherboard review.12Reviewgeekawhat.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-pz-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Four M.2 slots, two Gen5 and two Gen4. One Gen5 socket holds the reviewed Samsung 9100 PRO. The drive generation is the PCIe 5.0 drive, and the occupied socket is taken as a Gen5 one.

M.2 slots

2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

4=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

3=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free drive bays

0=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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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5=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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.

1,250W13Certification listcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2449Read 15 October 2026MSI MAG A1250GL PCIE5: rated power 1250 W, OEM CWT.

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

ATX13Certification listcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2449Read 15 October 2026Type ATX12V. The ATX 3.1 power excursion check is marked passed. The 80 PLUS Gold rating comes from the maker's configuration page. The Cybenetics ETA level is not read here.

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 Gold3Maker product pagemaingear.com/products/new-mg-1-ultimateRead 15 October 2026MG-1 Ultimate configuration lists Power supply: MSI MAG 1250W A1250GL 80+ Gold. This is the same PSU model as in the reviewed configuration. The Ultimate is a different preconfigured build.

Modular cables

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Fully modular13Certification listcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2449Read 15 October 2026Cable design: Fully Modular.

PSU model

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MSI MAG A1250GL7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 20261,250W MSI MAG A1250 GL with black braided cable extensions. Windows Central writes 1250W MSI MAG A1250GL.

ATX version

Not available

ATX 3.113Certification listcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2449Read 15 October 2026ATX v3.1 PSU Power Excursion is marked passed in the report summary.

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

Top2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026

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.

BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 5Gbps	1	5
USB-C	USB 20Gbps	1	20
3.5 mm audio	Audio combo jack (headphone and microphone)	1	Not available

Source2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Front I/O (located on top of system): power button, reset button, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-C 20Gbps, 1x 3.5mm audio combo jack (headphone and microphone). The setup guide for the MG-1 Ultimate lists 10Gbps USB ports instead, which comes with that build's ASRock board. The 20 Gbps USB-C matches the MSI board header in this file.

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.

BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Connected to
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	Motherboard
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	5	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	4	0.48	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5	Not available	Motherboard
HDMI	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Mic in	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Line out	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Wi-Fi antenna	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
DisplayPort	Not available	3	Not available	Not available	Graphics card
HDMI	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Graphics card

Source7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Rear Ports (Motherboard) row: HDMI, 2x USB-A 10Gbps, 3x USB-A 5Gbps, 4x USB-A 2.0, 2x USB-C 40Gbps, Ethernet, USB-C 10 GBps, Mic in, Line Out, Optical S/PDIF Out. Video Output (GPU): HDMI, 3x DisplayPort. The HDMI on the motherboard is listed by the review. The maker's guide says motherboard video outputs do not use the RTX card. Antenna connector count is not stated.

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

3=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

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

5=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

12=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speed

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

5Gbps=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.

Not available

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Connectivity: up to 10Gb LAN, Thunderbolt 4 on select motherboards, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4.

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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz14Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Qualcomm-FastConnect-7800-product-brief_87-PW329-1-B.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product brief: Wi-Fi spectral bands 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz. Chip specification. The module is named by Tom's Hardware.

Wi-Fi module

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Qualcomm FastConnect 78007Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026

Wi-Fi antenna

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

External, included4Owner's manualmaingear.com/pages/mg-1-ultimate-setup-guide-1Read 15 October 2026Setup guide for the MG-1 Ultimate: the Wi-Fi antenna is in the accessory box and attaches to the gold connectors on the rear I/O panel.

Bluetooth

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

5.42Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026

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

None of 5 known

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

Yes2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Diffused RGB by design: front panel trim, internal light bar and inward-facing RGB fans. Marked on the page as standard.

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, Case strip, Front panel, CPU cooler2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Fully diffused RGB from the front panel trim, an integrated internal lightbar and inward-facing RGB fans. The Epic 360 RGB AIO is named by Tom's Hardware.

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 Pro7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review unit lists Windows 11 Pro. The maker lists Windows 11 Home and Pro as options.

OS family

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

Windows2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Operating Systems: Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro.

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

Not available

390mm2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Supports GPUs up to 390mm.

Max CPU cooler height

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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.

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Measured noise and temperature

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

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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.

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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

Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 antenna, AC power cable4Owner's manualmaingear.com/pages/mg-1-ultimate-setup-guide-1Read 15 October 2026Setup guide: accessory box with the Wi-Fi antenna, and an AC power cable included. Other items are not listed. Written for the MG-1 Ultimate.

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

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Wi-Fi antennas, GPU support bracket4Owner's manualmaingear.com/pages/mg-1-ultimate-setup-guide-1Read 15 October 2026Antenna: setup guide. GPU bracket: the maker's MG-1 page says every MG-1 features a custom fitted GPU bracket that removes with a screwdriver.

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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1year2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Warranty: 1-year standard coverage, upgradable to 3-year coverage. Lifetime phone and email support. US market.

Warranty service

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Mail-in5Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/warranty-policyRead 15 October 2026Warranty policy: systems are repaired by MAINGEAR with remote diagnostics and advance-swap parts when it makes sense. Maingear pays ground shipping to it in the first 30 days, then the customer pays. This is read as mail-in service.

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

maingear.com/products/custom-mg-1-mkii1Maker product pagemaingear.com/products/custom-mg-1-mkiiRead 15 October 2026

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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