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ASUS RNUC15CRHI30000U NUC 15 Pro barebone mini PC Core 3 100U 96GB DDR5 dual M.2

SKU CH-0GX4-QF1QC MPN RNUC15CRHI30000U

Barebone mini PC with a 1.2 GHz Intel Core 3 100U, dual DDR5 SO-DIMM slots up to 96 GB, two empty M.2 slots, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1

  • ProcessorIntel Core 3 100U
  • Form factorTall
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
  • Installed memoryNo Memory
  • RAM slots2 × 262Pin SO-DIMM
  • Supported memorySO-DIMM DDR5-5600 MHz / CSO-DIMM DDR5-6400 MHz

CPU Type Intel Core 3 100U

Version Tall Kit

  • Intel Core 3 100U 6-core CPU at 1.2 GHz delivers responsive performance
  • Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots support up to 96 GB at 5600 or 6400 MHz
  • Dual M.2 slots (2280 and 2242) PCIe Gen 4×4 ready for fast NVMe storage
  • Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 provide high-speed wired and wireless connectivity
  • 5 Gbps Ethernet and HDMI 2.1 enable smooth networking and 4K 60 Hz display output

NUC 15 Pro barebone for compact workloads

This ASUS barebone mini PC uses an Intel Core 3 100U processor at 1.2 GHz with six cores. It targets builders who need a small, VESA-mountable system for office tasks, digital signage or light development. The tall black chassis measures 4.61" x 4.41" x 2.13" and weighs 0.8 lb. No memory or storage is included, so the buyer adds DDR5 SO-DIMMs and NVMe drives.

Sustained load on 1.2 GHz six-core CPU

The 90 W power supply and tall form factor provide thermal headroom for the 1.2 GHz six-core processor during extended workloads. Integrated Intel Graphics shares system memory, so sustained GPU compute will reduce bandwidth available to the CPU. Two SO-DIMM slots accept DDR5-5600 or CSO-DIMM DDR5-6400 modules up to 96 GB total, allowing memory capacity to match long-running multitasking demands.

Dual M.2 PCIe 4.0 storage and Thunderbolt 4 limits

One M.2 2280 slot and one M.2 2242 slot both run at PCIe Gen4x4 and are labelled PCIe Gen 5 ready, giving two NVMe drives full 4.0 bandwidth simultaneously. Thunderbolt 4 ports add DisplayPort 2.1 and 40 Gbps external expansion, while the 2.5 Gbps Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with Bluetooth 5.4 handle network traffic. HDMI 2.1 outputs support 4K at 60 Hz.

How it compares

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Price $313.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineNUC 15 Pro
Model nameRNUC15CRHI30000U
Part number90AR00Q2-M000Y0
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core 3 100U
Memory
Installed memoryNo Memory
RAM slots2 × 262Pin SO-DIMM
Supported memorySO-DIMM DDR5-5600 MHz / CSO-DIMM DDR5-6400 MHz
Maximum supported memory96 GB
Storage
Installed storageNo Hard Drive
M.2 slots1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 × 4 NVMe SSD* (empty)
1 x M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 × 4 NVMe SSD (empty)
*PCIe Gen 5 ready
Graphics
Built-in graphicsIntel Graphics
Connectivity
LAN connectionIntel i226 V
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standard802.11be
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
Front USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 Type-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
HDMI ports2 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K@60 Hz)
Thunderbolt ports2 x Thunderbolt 4 (with DisplayPort 2.1)
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
Power
Power supply90 W
Size & build
Form factorTall
Product dimensions4.61 in × 4.41 in × 2.13 in
Product weight0.8 lb (0.36 kg)
Shipping weight1.29 kg
Package size183 × 147 × 127 mm

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Questions about this item

How loud does the fan get when the Core 3 100U runs at 1.2 GHz all day?

The 90 W power supply and tall chassis keep thermals in check, so the fan stays quiet during sustained loads.

Which DDR5 modules and M.2 drives must I supply to finish the build?

Add two SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 or CSO-DIMM DDR5-6400 sticks up to 96 GB total, plus one M.2 2280 and one M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD.

Will my older USB 2.0 Type-A peripherals work with the rear ports?

Yes, the rear includes a USB 2.0 Type-A port at 480 Mbps alongside the faster USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Thunderbolt 4 connectors.

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