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Compact silver mini PC with front USB-C and dual HDMI ports

ASUS

ASUS NUC16GDKU7 barebone mini PC, Core Ultra 7 356H, 32GB DDR5, 1TB Nvme

SKU CH-N51T-CSPEW MPN NUC16GDKU7

Compact barebone mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, 32 GB DDR5-5600, 1 TB Nvme, dual 2.5 Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and two Thunderbolt 4 ports

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 356H
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
  • Installed memory32 GB
  • RAM slots2 × 262Pin SO-DIMM
  • Supported memoryDDR5 5600
  • Installed storage1 TB
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 356H powers demanding workloads
  • 32GB DDR5 5600 memory handles multitasking smoothly
  • 1TB Nvme SSD provides fast storage out of the box
  • Dual 2.5Gb Ethernet plus Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 for flexible connectivity
  • Two Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort 2.1 drive multiple 4K displays

ASUS NUC 16 Pro Mini PC

The ASUS NUC16GDKU7 is a barebone mini PC powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 356H processor with integrated Intel Graphics. It arrives with 32GB of DDR5 5600 memory installed across two 262-pin SO-DIMM slots and a 1TB NVMe SSD in the M.2 2280 slot. Dual 2.5Gbps Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, two HDMI 2.1 ports and two Thunderbolt 4 ports provide extensive connectivity for professional or home use.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This compact system suits users who need a ready-to-run desktop with high-speed wired and wireless networking, multiple 4K display outputs and Thunderbolt 4 expansion in a VESA-mountable chassis. Buyers who require discrete graphics performance, additional internal 2.5-inch drive bays or legacy COM and parallel ports should consider alternative form factors.

Storage expansion decided by M.2 slot specification

The board provides one M.2 2280 slot with PCIe Gen5 x4 wiring and one M.2 2242 slot with PCIe Gen4 x4 wiring, each accepting NVMe SSDs from 128GB up to 8TB. This slot layout and lane allocation determine which drives can be added and the maximum throughput available for storage upgrades.

How it compares

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Price $1,337.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineNUC 16 PRO
Model nameNUC16GDKU7
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 356H
Memory
Installed memory32 GB
RAM slots2 × 262Pin SO-DIMM
Supported memoryDDR5 5600
Storage
Installed storage1 TB
M.2 slots1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 × 4 Support 128G~8 TB Nvme SSD
1 x M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 × 4 Support 128G~8 TB Nvme SSD
Graphics
Built-in graphicsIntel Graphics
Connectivity
LAN connectionIntel® Ethernet Controller I226-V, 2.5G
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standard802.11be
Bluetooth support6.0
Ports & slots
Front USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 × 1 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 (include DisplayPort 2.1 and USB4)
Rear USB ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
Ethernet port2x RJ45 (2.5Gb Ethernet)
Input19.5VDC, 7.7A
Power
Power supply150 W Power Adapter
Size & build
Product dimensions144 mm × 117 mm × 42 mm
Product weight720g

Questions about this item

How do I install an additional NVMe SSD in the M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 slot, and which step is often missed?

Remove the chassis cover, insert the 2280 drive at an angle into the Gen5x4 slot, secure it with the standoff screw, then reinstall the cover and enable the new drive in the BIOS so the OS recognises it.

What maintenance or replacement will the pre-installed 32GB DDR5 5600 memory need later?

The two SO-DIMM slots support up to 128GB DDR5-7200 total; you can add or replace modules later, but no routine maintenance is required for the existing memory.

Which limit appears first under sustained heavy workloads on the Core Ultra 7 356H with integrated Intel Graphics?

Thermal throttling of the 356H processor typically occurs before the 2.5Gb Ethernet or Thunderbolt 4 interfaces saturate during prolonged high-load tasks.

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