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ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRKV50000U Intel Core Ultra 5 235H barebone mini PC

SKU CH-CMZ1-WVGXB MPN RNUC15CRKV50000U

Barebone mini PC with an Intel Core Ultra 5 235H processor, Intel Arc 140T graphics, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, dual HDMI 2.1, dual Thunderbolt 4, 2.5 Gbps LAN, two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots supporting 96 GB.

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5 235H
  • Form factorSlim
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
  • Installed memoryNo Memory
  • RAM slots2 × 262Pin SO-DIMM
  • Supported memorySO-DIMM DDR5-5600 MHz / CSO-DIMM DDR5-6400 MHz
  • Intel Core Ultra 5 235H delivers up to 99 Platform TOPS for AI workloads
  • Supports up to 96GB dual-channel DDR5-6400 memory for high-speed multitasking
  • Intel Arc 140T Graphics provides AI acceleration and visual performance
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 enable fast wireless connectivity
  • Compact 0.48L tool-less chassis allows quick upgrades and deployment

Purpose-built mini PC

The ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRKV50000U is a 0.48L barebone system built around an Intel Core Ultra 5 235H processor with integrated Arc 140T graphics. It targets IT deployments and power users who want a compact desktop they can configure with their own DDR5 memory and NVMe storage. Buyers who need discrete graphics or more than two M.2 slots should look elsewhere.

Thermals and power

The 120W power supply feeds the slim chassis, which meets MIL-STD-810H durability standards. In typical office workloads the cooling solution keeps the system quiet while maintaining stable clock speeds across the CPU and integrated graphics. Power draw scales with the memory and storage modules you install.

Sustained load behaviour

Under continuous multi-threaded work the platform delivers up to 99 platform TOPS for AI tasks without thermal throttling. Dual-channel DDR5-6400 support and PCIe Gen5-ready M.2 slots keep data flowing to the compute units. The 2.5GbE, Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 interfaces maintain throughput during long file transfers or multi-display sessions.

How it compares

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Price $625.99
Pricier than about 56% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineNUC 15 Pro
Model nameRNUC15CRKV50000U
Part number90AR00R2-M001T0
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5 235H
Memory
Installed memoryNo Memory
RAM slots2 × 262Pin SO-DIMM
Supported memorySO-DIMM DDR5-5600 MHz / CSO-DIMM DDR5-6400 MHz
Maximum supported memory96 GB
Storage
Installed storageNo Hard Drive
M.2 slots1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 × 4 NVMe SSD* (empty)
1 x M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 × 4 NVMe SSD (empty)
*PCIe Gen 5 ready
Graphics
Built-in graphicsIntel Arc 140T Graphics
Connectivity
LAN connectionIntel i226-LM
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standard802.11be
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
Front USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 Type-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
HDMI ports2 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K@60 Hz)
Thunderbolt ports2 x Thunderbolt 4 (with DisplayPort 2.1)
Rear USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (5 V/0.9A, 10 Gbit/s)
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A (5 V/0.5A, 480 Mbit/s)
Ethernet port1
Power
Power supply120 W
Size & build
Form factorSlim
Product dimensions4.61 in × 4.41 in × 1.45 in
Product weight0.79 lb (0.36 kg)
Shipping weight1.27 kg
Package size183 × 152 × 127 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install memory and storage in the ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRKV50000U, and what step is often missed?

Open the tool-less chassis, insert up to two DDR5 SO-DIMM modules into the 262-pin slots and an NVMe SSD into the 2280 or 2242 M.2 slot; the step often missed is seating the M.2 screw to secure the drive.

What maintenance or replacement will the ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRKV50000U need later?

The 120 W power supply and internal cooling fan are the only field-replaceable parts; memory and storage can be upgraded later using the empty DDR5 slots and M.2 bays.

What limit appears first under sustained load on the ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRKV50000U?

The 120 W power budget caps combined CPU and Arc 140T graphics performance before thermal throttling engages in the 0.48 L chassis.

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