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ASUS

ASUS NUC 14 Pro NUC14MNK150 barebone mini PC

SKU CH-Q6CA-Y9V0M

Barebone mini PC with Intel Twin Lake N150 processor, Intel UHD Graphics supporting three 4K 60 Hz displays, one DDR5 SO-DIMM slot, one M.2 slot for NVMe or SATA SSD, Wi-Fi 6E.

  • Quad-core Intel N150 up to 3.60 GHz for responsive everyday computing
  • Intel UHD Graphics (N97) 24 EUs drives three 4K 60 Hz displays
  • Single SO-DIMM slot accepts up to 16 GB DDR5-4800 memory
  • M.2 2280/2242 PCIe Gen3 x4 bay fits 128 GB to 2 TB NVMe or SATA SSD
  • 5 GbE LAN plus Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 for fast wired and wireless links

Compact barebone for custom builds

The ASUS NUC 14 Pro NUC14MNK150 is a barebone mini PC built around a 14th Gen Intel Twin Lake N150 processor with four cores and four threads up to 3.60 GHz. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics (N97) with 24 execution units at 1.25 GHz drives up to three 4K 60 Hz displays. It ships without memory, storage or an operating system.

Thermals, noise and power draw

The low-power N150 processor and integrated graphics keep thermal output modest in typical office or streaming workloads. Passive and active cooling elements are contained in the compact chassis, so acoustic levels remain low during everyday use. Power is supplied through the external DC-in adapter included with the unit.

Build quality and daily connectivity

A single SO-DIMM slot accepts one DDR5-4800 module up to 16 GB, while the M.2 2280/2242 slot takes PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe or SATA SSDs from 128 GB to 2 TB. Front I/O offers USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports and a 3.5 mm headset jack. Rear I/O adds USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C with DisplayPort 1.4, two more USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, one USB 2.0 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, 2.5 GbE LAN and DC-in. A Kensington lock slot on the side secures the device physically. Wireless connectivity uses Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3.

How it compares

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Price $248.99
Cheaper than about 86% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I install RAM and an SSD in the ASUS NUC 14 Pro barebone?

Open the chassis, insert one DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM up to 16 GB into the single slot, then secure an M.2 2280 or 2242 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe or SATA drive (128 GB–2 TB) with the mounting screw.

What parts will need replacement or servicing later?

The internal cooling fan and thermal paste on the Intel Twin Lake N150 processor are the only serviceable items; RAM and the M.2 SSD are user-replaceable if capacity needs change.

What limit appears first during sustained heavy workloads?

The 6 W Intel Twin Lake N150 hits its thermal ceiling quickly, so the single fan spins up and the CPU throttles to stay within its 3.60 GHz boost envelope.

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