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ASUS RNUC14MNK1500000 barebone mini PC Intel N150 512GB

SKU CH-S0Y9-TCNHT MPN RNUC14MNK1500000

Barebone mini PC with an Intel N150 processor supporting DDR5 memory up to 16 GB, a single M.2 slot for NVMe or SATA storage, triple-display output, 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3

  • ProcessorIntel N150 Processor 4 Cores / 4 Threads 3.6 GHz 6 W TDP, 6
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
  • Installed memoryNo Memory
  • RAM slots1 × 262Pin SO-DIMM
  • Supported memoryDDR5 4800
  • Maximum supported memory16 GB

Configuration 16G RAN / 512G SSD

  • Intel N150 processor with 4 cores at 3.60 GHz for efficient everyday computing
  • Supports up to 16 GB DDR5-4800 memory in a single SO-DIMM slot
  • Triple 4K display output via DisplayPort, HDMI and USB Type-C
  • M.2 2280 slot accepts PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe or SATA SSDs from 128 GB to 4 TB
  • 5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 in a 5.31 x 4.53 x 1.42 inch chassis

Essential N150 barebone for compact builds

The ASUS NUC 14 Essential RNUC14MNK1500000 is a barebone mini PC built around the Intel N150 processor with four cores and four threads at 3.60 GHz. It targets system integrators and home users who want a 5.31 x 4.53 x 1.42 inch platform for office work, digital signage or light media playback. The chassis includes a VESA mount so it can disappear behind a display. No memory or storage is installed, leaving the final specification entirely to the builder.

Upgrade path from older NUCs or entry desktops

The N150 delivers 6 W TDP performance with 6 MB Smart Cache and Intel UHD graphics running at 1.25 GHz with 32 execution units. Builders moving from a dual-core Celeron or an earlier NUC kit gain triple-display support over DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI and USB Type-C, each capable of 4096 x 2160 at 60 Hz. The jump is worth it when a fanless-adjacent thermal envelope and 2.5 GbE wired networking are required without stepping up to a higher-power CPU.

Build requirements and expansion headroom

A single 262-pin SO-DIMM slot accepts DDR5-4800 up to 16 GB in single-channel mode, and one M.2 2280/2242 slot takes a PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe or SATA drive from 128 GB to 4 TB. Wireless connectivity uses Wi-Fi 6E AX211 with Bluetooth 5.3, while audio outputs 7.1 channels through the integrated codec. The barebone ships without RAM or SSD, so the installer must supply both to complete a working system.

How it compares

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Price $462.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineASUS NUC 14 Essential
Model nameRNUC14MNK1500000
Processor
ProcessorIntel N150 Processor 4 Cores / 4 Threads 3.6 GHz 6 W TDP, 6 MB Intel Smart Cache
Memory
Installed memoryNo Memory
RAM slots1 × 262Pin SO-DIMM
Supported memoryDDR5 4800
Maximum supported memory16 GB
Dual-channel supportNo
Storage
Installed storageNo Hard Drive
M.2 slots1 x M.2 2280/2242 PCIe Gen3 × 4 NVMe or SATA SSD (empty)
(M.2 SSD / supports 128 GB ~ 4 TB)
Graphics
Graphics processorIntel UHD
Built-in graphicsIntel Graphics
1.25 GHz
32 Execution Units
DisplayPort 1.4 Max Resolution: 4096 × 2160@60 Hz
HDMI Max Resolution: 4096 × 2160@60 Hz
Supports Triple Displays
Audio & video
Built-in audioIntegrated
Channel count7.1 Channel
Connectivity
LAN connection1 x Realtek RTL8125BG-CG (2.5 GbE)
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E AX211 (Gig+)
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
Front USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
Front audio jacks1 × 3.5 mm Headset Jack
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1 (TMDS)
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort 1.4
Rear USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C ?? DP 1.4
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
Ethernet port1 x RJ45 LAN
Power
Power supply19 V DC-IN
65 W 19 V AC-DC Adapter
Size & build
Product dimensions135 × 115 × 36 mm
5.31 in × 4.53 in × 1.42 in (in inches)
Product weight2.05 lb (0.93 kg)

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Questions about this item

What size SO-DIMM slot does the RNUC14MNK1500000 have for DDR5 memory?

It has one 262-pin SO-DIMM slot that accepts DDR5-4800 modules up to 16 GB in a single stick; dual-channel is not supported.

Which screw or standoff positions do I use when fitting an M.2 2280 drive in this barebone?

The M.2 2280/2242 slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe or SATA SSDs; use the 2280 standoff already on the board and secure the drive with the supplied M2 screw.

Will the pre-installed Wi-Fi 6E AX211 module need a firmware update or replacement down the line?

The AX211 is soldered to the board and supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3; driver updates come through Windows Update, no hardware swap is required.

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