Asus releases the first-ever ROG NUC with as much as Core Ultra 9 and RTX 4070, rates begin at $1,629

Asus is releasing its very first video gaming mini-PC with the ROG NUC. This small computer considers simply 2.6 kg and is available in a 2.5-liter framework that determines 270 x 180 x 50mm. Although it has a small type element, you will not lose out on efficiency as it features either an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H or a Core Ultra 9 185H. Both designs likewise have a distinct GPU– an RTX 4060 for the Ultra 7 and RTX 4070 for the Ultra 9.

Intel left the mini-PC company in July 2023, certifying its NUC brand name to Asus and enabling it to proceed the line of small computer systems. Asus teased an ROG variation of the NUC in January 2024, and after 6 months, it’s ultimately prepared to launch a retail variation of its very first video gaming mini-PC.

These are the specs of both Asus ROG NUC designs:

Considering that this is likewise an ROG item, you obtain gaming-specific attributes, like ARGB lights on the ROG logo design on top or side panel (depending upon just how you orient the mini-PC). Asus also states that you have the choice to develop your very own logo design, although there’s no indicator yet of just how to do that.

Although the ROG NUC is a little computer system, it can fit as much as 4 4K display screens through the HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB4 ports. Nevertheless, we would not suggest that arrangement for video gaming as an RTX 4070 may be a bit hard-pressed to provide that several pixels.

You can currently see both tools on the Asus website, yet they’re noted as ‘Briefly Unavailable.’ Nonetheless, if you’re trying to find a little video gaming computer, you can ask Asus to alert you when they appear. You must likewise prepare your purse if you desire this tool with its high beginning rate. It does include a distinct GPU, however, unlike various other mini-PC styles, where you require an eGPU dock to take pleasure in high-grade graphics.