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Compact silver mini PC barebone with slim rectangular chassis

ASUS

ASUS NUC15CRSU5 barebone mini PC Core Ultra 5 225H 32GB DDR5 1TB

SKU CH-4CGM-JGF6Z MPN NUC15CRSU5

A slim mini PC barebone with a Core Ultra 5 225H processor, 32 GB DDR5 memory, 1 TB NVMe storage, Arc graphics, Thunderbolt 4, 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 32G RAM / 1T SSD

  • Intel Core Ultra 5 225H drives demanding workloads with high-performance computing
  • Supports up to 96GB DDR5-6400 RAM for exceptional multitasking and system responsiveness
  • Dual M.2 slots enable 128GB to 8TB NVMe SSD plus 128GB to 2TB NVMe SSD storage
  • Intel Arc Graphics powers up to four 4K displays via HDMI 2.1 and Thunderbolt 4
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 deliver ultra-fast wireless connections and data transfer speeds

Ready for AI workloads

The ASUS NUC15CRSU5 is a slim barebone mini PC built around the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H processor with integrated Arc graphics. It targets developers and professionals who need local AI inference, multi-display productivity or compact workstation performance without a full-size tower.

Expansion layout and I/O

Two SO-DIMM slots accept DDR5 5600 memory up to 96 GB in dual-channel mode. Storage uses one M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 slot for drives from 128 GB to 8 TB and one M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4x4 slot for 128 GB to 2 TB. Video output runs through HDMI 2.1 and Thunderbolt 4 for up to four 4K displays, while 2.5 Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 handle networking.

Sustained thermal behaviour

The slim chassis relies on an integrated cooling solution sized for the 225H package and Arc GPU. Under continuous compute or graphics load the fan curve ramps to maintain frequencies, trading acoustic presence for stability. Builders who need silent operation or higher sustained power should consider larger form factors.

How it compares

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Price $1,089.99
Pricier than about 86% 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

Does the Core Ultra 5 225H throttle under sustained multi-core workloads?

The processor is rated at 15 W base power and can boost higher for short bursts; prolonged heavy loads will hit the thermal ceiling of the slim chassis and reduce clocks.

How loud does the fan get when the NUC runs at full load all day?

The slim form factor uses a single small fan that spins up noticeably under continuous load, producing an audible whine in a quiet room.

Which DDR5 SO-DIMMs do I need to populate the two 262-pin slots?

Buy two DDR5-5600 262-pin SO-DIMMs; the board supports up to 96 GB total in dual-channel mode.

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