ROG NUC (2025) Gaming Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2) ARL-HX CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile GPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD, Thunderbolt 4, triple-fan cooling, and ARGB lighting

The ASUS ROG NUC (2025) is a compact gaming mini PC with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU, 32GB DDR5 memory, and a 2TB NVMe SSD, suited to gamers who want high-end performance in a small desktop footprint.

Recommended For

• Desk-space-limited PC gamers who want to play demanding games at high settings, including at 1440p or 4K, without fitting a conventional tower under their desk.
• Creative professionals who need a compact Windows workstation for GPU-accelerated creative work and have limited desk space for a full-size PC.
• Multi-monitor desk users who want a compact PC with several display connections for a gaming, creative, or productivity setup.

Real-World Use Scenarios

• For playing demanding PC games at a desk with a 1440p monitor, the ROG NUC is suited to smooth gameplay; one review found it ran most modern games at a stable 60 fps in its tests.
• For a living-room gaming setup, connect it to a TV over HDMI and play with a controller or wireless keyboard and mouse; a reviewer found this worked well, with DLSS helping balance image quality and performance when easing demanding settings.
• For a gaming setup with limited desk or room space, the compact chassis brings a complete Windows gaming PC into a small footprint; expect the fans to become more noticeable during demanding games.
• For a desk that needs several displays—for example, keeping work apps open beside a game or creative software—the system can connect to as many as five 4K displays, according to ASUS.
• For playing graphically demanding games on a TV or monitor, DLSS can help maintain smoother performance when native rendering or maximum effects are too demanding; a review demonstrated this approach in a TV setup.

Spec Summary