{"product_id":"asus-rog-nuc-16-mini-ai-pc-intel-core-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2tb-ssd-32gb-ram-rtx-5080-win-11-home-black-407179","title":"ASUS ROG NUC 16 Mini AI PC - Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 2TB SSD 32GB RAM RTX 5080 Win 11 Home Black","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"ice_summary_long_description\"\u003eASUS ROG NUC 16 Mini AI PC - Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 2TB SSD 32GB RAM RTX 5080 Win 11 Home Black\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eWindows 11 Home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePowered by Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Processor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePowered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eReliable Wi-Fi 7 Connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.lockstok.com\/\/ProductImages\/ASUS\/b95d7455-9b71-4ffc-8ab0-084f58bf8125-2.jpg?1791208346036\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact, Powerful, Beyond Limits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeet ROG NUC 16—a mini PC that redefines performance in a compact form factor. ROG NUC 16 leverages the power of the latest Intel\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e processors and NVIDIA\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e graphics to unleash immersive, ray-traced worlds with unmatched precision. Featuring a triple-fan cooling system and dual-vapor-chamber architecture, and rigorously tested for durability and reliability, the ROG NUC 16 delivers battle-ready performance without compromises. Plus, it can be stood upright or placed horizontally, so it fits any setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cvideo controls=\"\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com\/files\/media\/202603\/2c9f1de6-7c53-44f8-9660-a2ca7057d472\/V1\/video\/ROG_NUC_16_2.mp4\"\u003eYour browser does not support the video tag.\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eElite Core, Enduring Edge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ROG NUC 16 is built to handle the intensive graphical demands of the latest AAA titles and creative workflows. Its up to Intel Core™ Ultra 9 290HX CPU delivers exceptional processing power that belies its ultracompact form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eElite Core, Enduring Edge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ROG NUC 16 is built to handle the intensive graphical demands of the latest AAA titles and creative workflows. Its up to Intel Core™ Ultra 9 290HX Plus CPU delivers exceptional processing power that belies its ultracompact form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com\/files\/media\/202603\/2c9f1de6-7c53-44f8-9660-a2ca7057d472\/V1\/img\/performance-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ultimate Platform for Gamers and Creators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFifth-Gen Tensor Cores - Max AI performance with FP4 and DLSS 4.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eNew Streaming Multiprocessors - Optimized for neural shaders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFourth-Gen Ray Tracing Cores - Built for Mega Geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eBlackwell Max-Q - Maximum power efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSupreme Speed.\u003cbr\u003e\nSuperior Visuals.\u003cbr\u003e\nPowered by AI.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDLSS is a revolutionary suite of neural rendering technologies that uses AI to boost FPS, reduce latency, and improve image quality. DLSS 4 introduced Multi Frame Generation (MFG) and transformer models. DLSS 4.5 brings Dynamic MFG and a second-gen transformer model. All backed by an NVIDIA AI supercomputer in the cloud, constantly improving your PC’s gaming capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGen-Over-Gen Improvements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mini PC delivers up to 2.3% better graphics performance in 3DMark Time Spy test for a smoother and more responsive visual experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePCIe\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Gen 5 SSD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ROG NUC 16 accommodates PCIe\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Gen 5 SSDs, delivering higher bandwidth and faster data throughput.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDDR5-6400-CSODIMM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 128GB of DDR5-6400 memory enables ultrasmooth gameplay with reduced stutter, as well as seamless multitasking for creative workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNext Generation Adapter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOptimized for compact systems, the ROG NUC 16 includes a 380-watt power adapter that delivers 15% more wattage while being 18% lighter than the adapter of ROG NUC 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInnovative Cooling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ROG NUC 16 features comprehensive thermal design employing three cooling fans, a dedicated SSD heatsink, and a vapor chamber with 72% thermal coverage — including full contact over the CPU and laptop GPU. 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