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Black slim square mini PC barebone, 117 by 112 by 37 mm

Intel

Intel NUC14RVKU5 barebone mini PC Core Ultra 5 125H DDR5 96GB max

SKU CH-DJXW-018PC MPN NUC14RVKU5

A barebone mini PC with an Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor, integrated NPU, Arc graphics, dual DDR5 SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 96 GB, two M.2 NVMe slots, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E.

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5
  • Form factorSlim
  • Installed memoryNo Memory
  • Supported memoryDDR5 5600
  • Maximum supported memory96 GB
  • Installed storageNo Hard Drive

Configuration 64G RAM / 1T SSD

  • 14-core Ultra 5 125H handles heavy workloads
  • Arc graphics with NPU accelerate AI tasks locally
  • DDR5-5600 dual-channel scales to 96 GB
  • Thunderbolt 4 and 2.5 GbE move data fast
  • VESA-ready 117 × 112 × 37 mm chassis fits anywhere

Ready-to-build mini PC

The Intel NUC14RVKU5 barebone delivers a Core Ultra 5 125H processor with 14 cores and 18 threads, plus integrated Arc graphics and a dedicated NPU for AI workloads. It targets builders who want a compact desktop for productivity, media playback or light creative tasks without a discrete GPU. The chassis measures 117 by 112 by 37 mm and includes VESA mounting hardware for behind-display installation. Buyers who need more than two storage drives or a full-size graphics card should look elsewhere.

Thermals and power

A 120 W 19 V adapter ships with the unit and the board accepts 12 V to 20 V DC input, so a compatible alternative supply can be used. The slim enclosure relies on an internal fan to move heat away from the 4.50 GHz boost processor and Arc graphics running at 2.2 GHz. Under typical office loads the system stays quiet, while sustained multi-core work will raise fan speed and surface temperature. No liquid-cooling provision or external radiator support exists.

Build integration

Two SO-DIMM slots take DDR5 5600 memory up to 96 GB in dual-channel mode, and two M.2 slots accept a 2280 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe drive plus a 2242 PCIe x4 NVMe drive. Connectivity includes two HDMI 2.1 TMDS ports, two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports, one USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C at 20 Gbps, three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, one USB 2.0 Type-A, 2.5 Gb Ethernet via an i226-LM controller, Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3. A Kensington lock slot secures the chassis.

How it compares

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Price $1,747.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineNUC (Next Unit of Computing)
Model nameNUC14RVKU5
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5
Memory
Installed memoryNo Memory
Supported memoryDDR5 5600
Maximum supported memory96 GB
Dual-channel supportYes
Storage
Installed storageNo Hard Drive
Connectivity
LAN connectionIntel i226-LM
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
HDMI ports2
Rear USB ports4
Ethernet port1
Size & build
Form factorSlim

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Questions about this item

How do I install memory in the NUC14RVKU5 and what step is often missed?

Insert two DDR5 5600 SO-DIMM modules into the two slots to reach up to 96 GB; the step often missed is seating both sticks fully until the side clips click, otherwise the system will not POST.

What maintenance or replacement will the NUC14RVKU5 need later?

The 120 W 19 V power adapter and the internal cooling fan are the only parts likely to need replacement after extended use; memory and storage are user-replaceable but have no scheduled service interval.

What limit appears first under sustained load on the NUC14RVKU5?

The 120 W power adapter and the slim 37 mm chassis thermal capacity limit sustained performance before the Core Ultra 5 125H hits its 4.50 GHz turbo ceiling.

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