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Silver anodized aluminum slim mini PC barebone, 5 by 4 inches, VESA mount visible

ASUS

ASUS RNUC14RVSU90000UI Core Ultra 9 185H barebone mini PC

SKU CH-K1JM-179Q2 MPN RNUC14RVSU90000UI

Barebone mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, dual DDR5 SO-DIMM slots up to 96 GB, dual M.2 NVMe storage, 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 in a silver aluminium chassis

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 185H
  • Form factorSlim
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
  • AI capabilityHarnesses the prowess of the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor
  • Installed memoryNo Memory
  • RAM slots2 × 262Pin SO-DIMM

CPU Type Intel Core Ultra 9 185H

  • Locally run generative AI workloads with Core Ultra 9 185H NPU
  • Expand to 96GB DDR5 5600 via two 262-pin SO-DIMM slots
  • Dual NVMe storage with 2280 and 2242 PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 slots
  • 5Gbps Intel i226V LAN plus Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
  • Toolless anodized aluminum chassis includes VESA mount for flexible placement

What this barebone is and who it fits

The ASUS NUC 14 Pro Plus RNUC14RVSU90000UI is a slim silver mini PC barebone built around the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor. It targets developers and power users who want a compact platform for local generative AI workloads and high-speed I/O without a pre-installed operating system or memory. Buyers who need a complete out-of-the-box system should look elsewhere.

Memory and storage you must add

The board provides two 262-pin SO-DIMM slots supporting DDR5 5600 up to 96 GB total and two M.2 NVMe slots, one 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 and one 2242 PCIe x4. No memory or storage modules are included, so you must supply compatible DDR5 sticks and NVMe drives before the unit will boot.

Installation experience and common pitfalls

The anodized aluminum chassis opens without tools, giving direct access to the SO-DIMM and M.2 sockets for quick upgrades. First-time builders sometimes forget to seat both SO-DIMMs firmly or to install drives in the correct keyed orientation, which can prevent POST. Ensure the DDR5 modules are rated for 5600 MT/s and that each NVMe drive matches the slot length.

How it compares

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Price $722.99
Pricier than about 66% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineNUC 14 Pro Plus
Model nameRNUC14RVSU90000UI
Part number90AR0051-M000F0
Product colorSilver
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 185H
Memory
Installed memoryNo Memory
RAM slots2 × 262Pin SO-DIMM
Supported memoryDDR5 5600
Maximum supported memory96 GB
Storage
M.2 slots1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 × 4 NVMe SSD Slot
1 x M.2 2242 PCIe x4 NVMe SSD Slot
Graphics
Built-in graphicsIntel Arc Graphics
Connectivity
LAN connectionIntel i226 V
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardIntel AX211 (Gig+)
Bluetooth support5.3
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
Rear USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
Ethernet port1x RJ45 (2.5Gb Ethernet)
Additional rear ports2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DP2.1 & USB4)
1 x Kensington Lock Slot
1 x DC-in
Power
Power supply150 W AC Adapter
Size & build
Form factorSlim
Product dimensions5.67 in × 4.41 in × 1.61 in
Product weight1.3 lb (0.59 kg)
Shipping weight1.54 kg
Package size178 × 152 × 127 mm
More details
AI capabilityHarnesses the prowess of the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor to locally run generative AI workloads

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