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ASUS NUC 15 Pro NUC15CRKU5 Core Ultra 5 225H 8GB 512GB barebone mini PC

SKU CH-V45Q-R44PK

Compact 0.48L barebone with Core Ultra 5 225H, 14 cores, 8GB DDR5-6400, 512GB SSD, Arc graphics, Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 7

Configuration 8gb ram / 512gb ssd

  • Intel Core Ultra 5 225H with 14 cores reaches 4.90 GHz for responsive compute
  • Dual-channel DDR5-6400 supports up to 96 GB for heavy multitasking
  • Intel Arc graphics and vPro security protect data and accelerate visuals
  • Dual HDMI 2.1 plus Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1 drive four 4K displays
  • 48 L tool-less chassis enables quick upgrades in minimal space

Intel Core Ultra 5 225H barebone

The ASUS NUC 15 Pro NUC15CRKU5 is a 0.48L barebone mini PC built around an Intel Core Ultra 5 225H processor with 14 cores and 18M cache. It ships with 8GB of DDR5-6400 memory and a 512GB SSD installed. The platform supports Intel Arc graphics and Intel vPro technology for enterprise security. It targets professionals needing compact, multi-display workstations.

Verify DDR5 slots and display cables

Before ordering, confirm how many SO-DIMM slots are free for expansion up to the 96GB maximum. Check that your monitors accept HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 2.1 signals for 4K output. Ensure your workflow can use Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. The barebone format means you accept the pre-installed memory and storage configuration.

Sustained load in a 0.48L chassis

The 14-core processor reaches 4.90 GHz in bursts but thermal limits in the 0.48L volume will reduce clocks during long renders or compiles. Intel Arc graphics share the same thermal envelope so extended GPU workloads throttle alongside the CPU. Fan noise rises as the tool-less chassis exhausts heat. Expect stable throughput at lower frequencies rather than peak burst speeds.

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Price $785.99
Pricier than about 71% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).

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Questions about this item

Does the box include RAM and storage or do I need to buy them separately?

This unit ships with 8GB of DDR5-6400 memory and a 512GB SSD already installed, so no extra parts are required to start working.

Should I choose the 8GB model or plan to upgrade toward the 96GB maximum?

The board supports up to 96GB of dual-channel DDR5-6400; 8GB covers light office work while heavier workloads will benefit from adding more modules.

What does the 4.90 GHz boost clock mean when the NUC is running real workloads?

The 14-core Core Ultra 5 225H can reach 4.90 GHz on demanding threads, delivering responsive performance for compile jobs, data analysis and multi-display setups.

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