ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X289AU Desktop PC

Gaming · Intel 290HX Plus · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 · 32 GB

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Type Gaming
Processor Intel 290HX Plus
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Memory 32 GB
Storage 1 TB
os Windows 11 Home

ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X289AU Desktop PC is a gaming desktop with an Intel 290HX Plus processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. Ready to play out of the box; compare it with building the same PC yourself. It came out in 2026.

Released: 2026-05-22

Specifications

Key specs

Type: Gaming
Processor: Intel 290HX Plus
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Memory: 32 GB
Storage: 1 TB
os: Windows 11 Home
Released: 2026-05-22
Part number: 90AS00S1-M00260
EAN / UPC: 0199291629387

Processor

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generation: Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor model: 290HX Plus
Processor cores: 24
Processor threads: 24
Processor boost frequency: 5.5 GHz
Performance cores: 8
Efficient cores: 16
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.7 GHz
Processor cache: 36 MB
Processor cache type: Smart Cache
Processor socket: BGA 2114
Processor base power: 55 W
Maximum turbo power: 160 W

Neural processor unit (NPU)

Neural processor unit (NPU): Intel AI Boost
Total processor performance up to: 36 TOPs
NPU performance up to: 13 TOPs
GPU performance up to: 8 TOPs

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Memory

Internal memory: 32 GB
Maximum internal memory: 128 GB
Internal memory type: DDR5-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size): 2 x 16 GB
Memory slots: 2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed: 5600 MHz

Storage

Total storage capacity: 1 TB
Storage media: SSD
Total SSDs capacity: 1 TB
Number of SSDs installed: 1
SSD capacity: 1 TB
SSD interface: PCI Express 4.0
NVMe: Yes
SSD form factor: M.2

Graphics

Discrete graphics card: Yes
Discrete GPU manufacturer: NVIDIA
On-board graphics card: Yes
Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Discrete graphics card memory: 16 GB
Discrete graphics memory type: GDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturer: Intel
On-board graphics card family: Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card model: Intel® Graphics

Performance

Market positioning: Gaming
Motherboard chipset: Intel HM870
Product type: Mini PC

Ports & interfaces

USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: 6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity: 1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4: Yes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity: 1
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
DisplayPort version: 2.1
HDMI ports quantity: 2
HDMI version: 2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
Combo headphone/mic port: Yes
DC-in jack: Yes

Power

Power supply: 380 W

Design

Chassis type: Mini PC
Cable lock slot: Yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Product colour: Black
Introduction year: 2026

Software

Operating system architecture: 64-bit
Operating system installed: Windows 11 Home

Weight & dimensions

Width: 282.4 mm
Depth: 189.5 mm
Height: 56.5 mm
Weight: 3.12 kg

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About this product

Compact, Powerful, Beyond Limits Meet ROG NUC 16—a mini PC that redefines performance in a compact form factor. ROG NUC 16 leverages the power of the latest Intel® processors and NVIDIA® 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.

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Type	Gaming	Gaming	Gaming	Gaming
Processor	Intel 290HX Plus	Intel 265KF	Intel 290HX Plus	Intel 290HX Plus
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Memory	32 GB	32 GB	32 GB	32 GB
Storage	1 TB	1 TB	1 TB	1 TB
os	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Released	2026	2026	2026	2026