{"product_id":"asus-nuc-16-pro-ucff-mini-barebone-ai-pc-intel-core-ultra-5-325-90ar00w2-m00080-404714","title":"ASUS NUC 16 Pro UCFF Mini Barebone AI PC - Intel Core Ultra 5 325 90AR00W2-M00080","description":"\u003ch2\u003eASUS NUC 16 Pro UCFF Mini Barebone AI PC - Intel Core Ultra 5 325 90AR00W2-M00080\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eCompact ASUS NUC 16 Pro barebone mini PC designed for business, AI and edge-computing workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eIntel Core Ultra 5 325 processor with a configurable TDP of up to 45W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Intel Graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAI-capable Intel Core Ultra platform with integrated neural processing capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 128GB DDR5 memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDual M.2 storage support with PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eIntel Wi-Fi 7 for high-speed, low-latency wireless connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eBluetooth 6.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking and network redundancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDual Thunderbolt 4 Type-C connectivity with DisplayPort 2.1 support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDual HDMI 2.1 connections for flexible multi-display setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eASUS Tool-less Chassis 2.0 design for easier upgrades and maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFirmware TPM 2.0 support for hardware-backed security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eCompact 5 x 4 class chassis for space-conscious installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eBarebone configuration allows memory, storage and operating system to be selected for your requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com\/files\/media\/202512\/61637bcb-4aaa-4a1f-a35d-ba97011a86c9\/v1\/img\/kv.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact AI-Ready Computing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASUS NUC 16 Pro combines modern Intel Core Ultra processing with the compact form factor of the ASUS NUC platform. Designed for professional, commercial and edge-computing environments, it provides a flexible foundation for productivity, intelligent applications, digital signage and other space-conscious computing deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 5 325 processor with a configurable TDP of up to 45W and integrated Intel Graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for AI-Driven Workloads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntel Core Ultra Series 3 processors combine CPU, graphics and neural-processing capabilities within a single platform, allowing the ASUS NUC 16 Pro family to accelerate a range of AI-assisted workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe NUC 16 Pro platform is designed for secure, low-latency on-device processing, making it suitable for applications including AI-assisted productivity, analytics, collaboration and edge-computing deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com\/files\/media\/202512\/61637bcb-4aaa-4a1f-a35d-ba97011a86c9\/v1\/img\/AI_performance.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eASUS AI SuperBuild Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASUS NUC 16 Pro platform supports ASUS AI SuperBuild software, providing an interface for deploying customised AI large language models locally. Local processing can help organisations keep sensitive information on-device while enabling AI-assisted workflows without relying entirely on cloud processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the platform suitable for organisations exploring local AI applications where privacy, responsiveness and continuous availability are important considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBarebone Flexibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis ASUS NUC 16 Pro is supplied as a barebone kit, giving you the flexibility to select memory, storage and operating system according to your requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo memory or storage is included with the barebone configuration. The platform supports up to 128GB of DDR5 memory and provides support for high-performance M.2 2280 NVMe SSD storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupported operating systems include compatible versions of Windows 11 as well as supported Linux distributions, allowing the platform to be configured for a wide range of professional environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Speed Storage Expansion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact chassis supports dual M.2 SSD storage, providing PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 connectivity for compatible M.2 2280 NVMe drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives users the flexibility to configure the system for fast primary storage, additional application capacity or workloads that benefit from high-speed local data access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTool-less Chassis 2.0\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eASUS Tool-less Chassis 2.0 is designed to simplify access to internal components, making upgrades and maintenance easier without compromising the compact footprint of the NUC 16 Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact chassis is designed to maximise internal space utilisation and airflow while retaining the small footprint that makes ASUS NUC systems suitable for desks, kiosks, digital signage, edge installations and other restricted spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNext-Generation Wireless Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated Intel Wi-Fi 7 provides high-speed wireless networking with low-latency connectivity for modern business environments. 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