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Compact tall mini PC with matte black finish and tool-less chassis

ASUS

ASUS NUC15CRHU5 barebone mini PC Core Ultra 5 225H

SKU CH-1Y7A-E96TC MPN NUC15CRHU5

Barebone mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, Intel Arc graphics, dual-channel DDR5-6400 support up to 96 GB, and quad 4K display output via HDMI 2.1 and Thunderbolt 4

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5 225H
  • Form factorTall
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
  • AI capabilityAI Ready
  • Installed memoryNo Memory
  • RAM slots2 × 262Pin SO-DIMM

Configuration 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD

  • 14-core Core Ultra 5 225H reaches 4.90 GHz for responsive compute
  • Dual-channel DDR5-5600 scales to 96 GB for heavy multitasking
  • Intel Arc graphics plus vPro security protect enterprise workloads
  • Dual HDMI 2.1 and Thunderbolt 4 drive four 4K displays
  • 48 L tool-less chassis fits tight spaces and simplifies upgrades

ASUS NUC 15 Pro Barebone

The ASUS NUC15CRHU5 is a compact barebone mini PC built around the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H processor with 14 cores and integrated Intel Arc graphics. It ships without memory or storage so you can configure the system for commercial workloads, digital signage or developer workstations. The 0.48 L tool-less chassis allows quick internal access for upgrades.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This unit suits IT teams and integrators who need a vPro-enabled platform supporting up to four 4K displays via dual HDMI 2.1 and Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1. Buyers who want a complete system with RAM and an SSD pre-installed should look at a ready-to-run mini PC instead.

The specification that decides fit

The board provides two 262-pin SO-DIMM slots for dual-channel DDR5 5600 memory up to 96 GB, plus one M.2 2280 and one M.2 2242 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 slot for storage expansion.

How it compares

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Price $797.99
Pricier than about 72% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineNUC 15 PRO
Model nameNUC15CRHU5
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5 225H
Memory
Installed memoryNo Memory
RAM slots2 × 262Pin SO-DIMM
Supported memoryDDR5 5600
Maximum supported memory96 GB
Dual-channel supportYes
Storage
Installed storageNo Hard Drive
M.2 slots1 x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe G4 × 4 SSD
1 x M.2 2242 NVMe PCIe x4 SSD
Graphics
Graphics processorIntel Arc Graphics
Audio & video
Built-in audioIntegrated
Channel count7.1 Channel
Connectivity
LAN connectionIntel i226 V
Maximum network speed10/100/1000/2500 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standard802.11ax
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
Front USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 × 2 Type-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
HDMI ports2 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K@60 Hz)
Thunderbolt ports2 x Thunderbolt 4 (with DP1.4 / 5 V/3A, 40 Gbit/s)
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 x Intel 2.5G LAN (RJ45)
Additional rear ports1 x Kensington
1 x DC-in
Input120 W
Size & build
Form factorTall
Product dimensions117 mm × 112 mm × 54 mm
Product weight1.3 lb (0.59 kg)
More details
AI capabilityAI Ready

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Questions about this item

Does the 0.48L tool-less chassis keep the Core Ultra 5 225H quiet and cool during all-day workloads?

The compact 0.48L design uses a tool-less cover for easy access to the fan and heatsink, letting you clean dust or replace thermal paste to maintain low noise and steady thermals under sustained loads.

Which DDR5 SO-DIMM kits and M.2 NVMe drives must I supply to complete this barebone?

You need two 262-pin DDR5-5600 SO-DIMMs for up to 96GB dual-channel memory, plus one M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD and optionally one M.2 2242 PCIe x4 NVMe SSD for storage.

Can the dual HDMI 2.1 and Thunderbolt 4 ports drive four 4K screens alongside my older 1080p monitors?

Yes, the Intel Arc Graphics supports up to four concurrent 4K displays via the two HDMI 2.1 ports and Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1, while also handling lower-resolution legacy monitors without issue.

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