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Compact black mini PC, 144 by 117 by 42 mm, tool-free matte chassis

ASUS

ASUS NUC 16 Pro Mini PC Barebone Intel Core Ultra 7 356H 32GB 2TB

SKU CH-CXWT-2KXXE

Compact barebone Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 7 356H processor, 32 GB DDR5 memory, 2 TB storage, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, dual 2.5G LAN and Thunderbolt 4 in a 144 x 117 x 42 mm chassis

RAM and SSD size 32GB RAM+2TB SSD

  • Intel Core Ultra 7 356H with 16 cores up to 4.7 GHz for demanding AI workloads
  • Dedicated NPU delivers 57 TOPS for accelerated machine learning and data analysis
  • Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort 2.1 plus dual 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0
  • MIL-STD 810H certified durability with fTPM 2.0 for secure enterprise deployment
  • Tool-free 144 mm x 117 mm x 42 mm chassis supports DDR5 7200 MT/s and PCIe 5.0 storage

Compact AI workstation

The ASUS NUC 16 Pro is a barebone mini PC built around the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H processor with 16 cores and a maximum frequency of 4.7GHz. It ships with 32GB of DDR5 7200 MT/s memory and a 2TB PCIe 5.0 SSD installed. The system targets developers and analysts who need 57 TOPS of NPU performance for local AI inference and machine learning workloads in a 144mm x 117mm x 42mm chassis.

Upgrade path from older NUCs

This unit replaces earlier NUC models that lacked a dedicated NPU and Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1 support. The jump is worth it when workloads demand hardware-accelerated AI compute, dual 2.5G LAN (Intel I226-V and I226-LM), Wi-Fi 7 BE211, and Bluetooth 6.0 in a fan-cooled enclosure that supports tool-free access to memory and storage slots.

Thunderbolt 4 and display limits

Two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports provide DisplayPort 2.1 signalling and carry data, video and power on a single cable, but total bandwidth is shared across both ports and any daisy-chained devices. The integrated Intel Xe3 graphics can drive up to four displays, yet the available lanes and port count cap simultaneous high-refresh 4K or 8K output. Dual-fan cooling manages sustained loads, though thermal headroom in the 1.65-inch height remains finite.

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Price $1,353.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameASUS
Product lineNUC 16 PRO

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Questions about this item

What physical space does the 144mm x 117mm x 42mm chassis need for mounting?

The unit measures 144mm wide by 117mm deep by 42mm high; allow clearance for the dual-fan cooling vents and the rear I/O panel with dual Thunderbolt 4 and dual 2.5G LAN ports.

Which parts will need replacement first under heavy AI workloads?

The dual-fan cooling assembly and the PCIe 5.0 SSD are the primary wear items; the fans can be swapped after removing the top cover, and the SSD slot supports a fresh drive when capacity or endurance runs out.

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