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Small black square mini PC barebone, compact 144 by 117 by 42 mm, matte finish, VESA mount holes visible

ASUS

ASUS RNUC16GDKU56000U barebone mini PC Core Ultra 5 325 DDR5

SKU CH-42MS-288EF MPN RNUC16GDKU56000U

Barebone mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 325, dual DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, dual M.2 NVMe bays, dual 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5 325
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
  • AI capabilityAI Ready
  • Processor cores8-Core (4P+4LE)
  • Installed memoryNo Memory
  • RAM slots2 × 262Pin SO-DIMM

Type Intel Core Ultra 5 325(Panther lake CPU )

  • AI-ready performance with Intel Core Ultra 5 325 processor
  • Dual DDR5-7200 SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 128GB memory
  • Dual M.2 2280 slots for Gen5 and Gen4 NVMe SSDs
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 with dual 2.5Gbps LAN
  • Compact 144x117x42mm VESA-mountable design with tool-less chassis

Compact AI-ready barebone

The ASUS NUC 16 Pro barebone centres on an Intel Core Ultra 5 325 processor with eight cores and integrated Intel Arc graphics. It ships without memory or storage, letting system builders choose up to 128GB of DDR5-7200 SO-DIMM and dual NVMe SSDs, one Gen5 and one Gen4. The 144x117x42mm chassis is VESA-mountable and rated for commercial deployment.

Build requirements and freedoms

Two 262-pin SO-DIMM slots accept DDR5 modules only; no memory is included. Dual M.2 2280 slots support drives from 128GB to 8TB each, freeing the builder from a single-drive limit. Dual 2.5Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 handle wired and wireless connectivity without extra cards. Two HDMI 2.1 ports drive 4K@60Hz displays directly. Front USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C and Type-A ports leave rear I/O clear for fixed cabling.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This unit fits integrators deploying compact Edge AI, digital signage or managed office fleets who need vPro-grade security and ASUS Control Center remote management. It is not for buyers wanting pre-installed RAM or an operating system, nor for workloads demanding discrete GPU power or more than two M.2 slots. Builders needing legacy serial or PCIe x1 expansion must verify the internal headers meet their add-in cards.

How it compares

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Price $424.99
Cheaper than about 68% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineNUC 16 Pro
Model nameRNUC16GDKU56000U
Part number90AR00W2-M00060
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5 325
Processor cores8-Core (4P+4LE)
Memory
Installed memoryNo Memory
RAM slots2 × 262Pin SO-DIMM
Supported memoryCSO-DIMM DDR5-7200
Maximum supported memory128 GB
Storage
M.2 slots1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 × 4 NVMe SSD Slot (supports 128 GB ~ 8 TB)
1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 × 4 NVMe SSD Slot (supports 128 GB ~ 8 TB)
Graphics
Built-in graphicsIntel Graphics
Connectivity
Maximum network speedDual 2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardIntel Wi-Fi 7 R2 BE211, 2 × 2
Bluetooth support6.0
Ports & slots
Front USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
HDMI ports2 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K@60 Hz)
Rear USB ports2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DP2.1 & USB4)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
Ethernet port2
Additional rear ports1 x Cable Locking Arm
1 x DC-in
Power
Power supply120 W AC Adapter
Size & build
Product dimensions1.65 in × 5.67 in × 4.61 in
Product weight1.51 lb (0.68 kg)
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size213 × 174 × 108 mm
More details
AI capabilityAI Ready

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Questions about this item

What is the first thermal limit reached when the Core Ultra 5 325 runs sustained workloads?

The compact 144 x 117 x 42 mm chassis relies on Tool-less Chassis 2.0 airflow; sustained loads hit the thermal headroom ceiling before CPU power limits.

What are the noise and heat characteristics during continuous all-day operation?

Dual 2.5 Gbps LAN and Wi-Fi 7 BE211 add negligible heat; the small form factor moves air through a single fan, so acoustic output rises with sustained CPU utilisation.

Which memory and storage must the buyer supply for this barebone to function?

Two CSO-DIMM DDR5-7200 modules up to 128 GB total, plus one PCIe Gen5x4 and one PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2280 NVMe SSD.

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