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Compact silver mini PC with slim rectangular chassis and rounded edges

ASUS

ASUS NUC15CRSU5 barebone mini PC, Core Ultra 5 225H, 16 GB DDR5, 512 GB

SKU CH-E4AQ-1ESFJ MPN NUC15CRSU5

A slim mini PC barebone with a Core Ultra 5 225H, 16 GB DDR5, 512 GB SSD, Arc graphics, Thunderbolt, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4

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

Configuration 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD

  • High-performance Intel Core Ultra 5 225H processor handles demanding workloads
  • Dual-channel DDR5-5600 memory scales to 96 GB for responsive multitasking
  • Two M.2 slots accept NVMe SSDs up to 8 TB total storage
  • Intel Arc graphics drives up to four 4K displays via HDMI 2.1 and Thunderbolt 4
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 deliver ultra-fast wireless connectivity

Compact workstation core

The ASUS NUC15CRSU5 barebone mini PC houses an Intel Core Ultra 5 225H processor with integrated Arc graphics. It targets professionals who need a small, AI-ready system for multi-display productivity and light creative workloads. Two SO-DIMM slots accept up to 96 GB of DDR5-5600 memory in dual-channel configuration.

Thermals, noise and power draw

The slim chassis uses an integrated cooling solution designed for the 225H processor during typical office and media tasks. Fan noise remains low while handling web browsing, video playback and document editing. The platform supports smart power-off for connected displays to reduce idle consumption.

Sustained-load behaviour

Under continuous multi-threaded workloads the cooling system manages heat without thermal throttling that would cut performance. Arc graphics maintain stable frame rates during extended rendering or encode sessions. Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5 Gbps LAN keep data flowing to storage and network shares without bottlenecking the CPU.

How it compares

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Price $889.99
Pricier than about 77% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineNUC 15 PRO+
Model nameNUC15CRSU5
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 speed2.5 Gbit/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 factorSlim
Product dimensions144 mm × 112 mm × 42 mm
Product weight1.3 lb (0.59 kg)
More details
AI capabilityAI Ready

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Questions about this item

How do I install memory in the NUC15CRSU5, and which step causes the most issues?

Insert two 262-pin SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 modules into the dual-channel slots, pressing firmly until both side clips click; the common mistake is stopping at the first click instead of fully seating the module.

What maintenance or replacement will the NUC15CRSU5 need over time?

The DDR5 SO-DIMM memory and M.2 NVMe SSDs are the only user-replaceable components; the Intel Arc graphics and Core Ultra 5 225H processor are soldered and cannot be swapped.

What limit appears first during sustained heavy workloads on the NUC15CRSU5?

Thermal throttling of the Core Ultra 5 225H and integrated Arc GPU occurs before power or memory bandwidth limits in the slim chassis.

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