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Compact black slim mini PC with visible cooling vents

ASRock Industrial

ASRock Industrial NUC BOX-N97/D5 barebone mini PC

SKU CH-9P84-8XPE1 MPN NUC BOX-N97/D5

Fan-cooled barebone with an Intel N97 quad-core processor, dual 2.5 Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and room for 32 GB of DDR5

  • ProcessorIntel Processor N97
  • Form factorSlim
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
  • Processor cores4-Core
  • Installed memoryNo Memory
  • RAM slots1 × 262Pin SO-DIMM
  • Intel N97 quad-core handles everyday workloads
  • DDR5 4800 SO-DIMM slot supports up to 32GB RAM
  • Dual 2.5Gbps LAN plus Wi-Fi 6E for fast networking
  • Triple 4K display via two HDMI 2.0b and two Type-C DP 1.4a
  • Slim 117.5 x 110.0 x 47.85 mm fanned chassis with 65W adapter

Ready-to-build mini PC

The ASRock Industrial NUC BOX-N97/D5 is a fan-cooled barebone built around the Intel Processor N97 with four cores. It arrives without memory or storage so system integrators and home-lab users can choose their own DDR5 SO-DIMM and M.2 or SATA drives. The slim black chassis measures 117.5 x 110.0 x 47.85 mm and weighs 1.0 kg.

Expansion and display flexibility

A single 262-pin SO-DIMM slot accepts DDR5 4800 modules up to 32 GB. One M.2 Key M socket supports 2242, 2260 or 2280 SSDs via PCIe Gen3 x1 or SATA3, while a SATA 6.0 Gb/s port adds a 2.5-inch drive option. Triple display output is provided through two HDMI 2.0b ports and two DisplayPort 1.4a signals from the front USB-C connectors. Dual 2.5 Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 handle wired and wireless networking.

Active cooling and 65 W power budget

The integrated fan keeps the N97 within thermal limits during typical office, signage or light edge workloads. Acoustic output stays low in normal use because the processor base power is modest. The included 19 V / 65 W adapter supplies the unit, leaving headroom for the chosen memory and storage without requiring an external power brick upgrade.

How it compares

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Price $189.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASRock Industrial
Model nameNUC BOX-N97/D5
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Processor N97
Processor cores4-Core
Memory
Installed memoryNo Memory
RAM slots1 × 262Pin SO-DIMM
Supported memoryDDR5 4800
Maximum supported memory32 GB
Storage
SATA ports1 x SATA 6.0Gb/s
M.2 slots1 x M.2(KEY M, 2242/2260/2280) with PCIe Gen3 x1 and SATA3 for SSD
*M.2 Key M 2280(Supported by bracket)
Graphics
Built-in graphicsIntel UHD Graphics
Audio & video
Built-in audioRealtek ALC256
Connectivity
LAN connectionRealtek RTL8125BG
Maximum network speedDual 2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standard802.11ax
Bluetooth support5.2
Ports & slots
Front USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-C, Supports DP1.4a display output)
Front audio jacks1 jacks
HDMI ports2 x HDMI 2.0b
Rear USB ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A)
Ethernet port2 × 2.5 Gigabit LAN
Rear audio jacks1 jack
Power
Power supply19 V/65 W
Size & build
Form factorSlim
Product dimensions117.5 × 110.0 × 47.85 mm
Product weight1.0 kg
Shipping weight1.23 kg
Package size226 × 140 × 119 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 19V 65W power adapter limit sustained performance on the N97?

The 65W adapter matches the system design; the 4-core N97 processor and integrated UHD Graphics draw well within that envelope under continuous load.

How loud is the fan during all-day operation?

The slim fanned chassis uses active cooling; fan speed scales with CPU temperature so acoustics stay low at idle and rise only under heavy sustained workloads.

Which DDR5 SO-DIMM do I need to add before it will boot?

One 262-pin DDR5 4800 module up to 32GB is required; the barebone ships with no memory installed.

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