Friday, July 5th 2024

ASUS Republic of Gamers Launches First ROG NUC

ASUS Republic of Gamers today announced the launch of the ROG NUC gaming PC. The first-ever ROG NUC PC is packed with cutting-edge technology and performance for AAA gaming and more.

Gaming, redefined
Featuring Intel Core Ultra 9 or Intel Core Ultra 7 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 or 4060 discrete graphics, the ROG NUC PC is a compact powerhouse that delivers unmatched gaming experiences. The high-performance hybrid architecture of Intel Core Ultra processors provides gamers with the power needed to stream, edit, record and play without skipping a beat. The 2.5-liter chassis is designed for quick system access to make upgrades and cleaning easy. Plus, the compatible ROG Raikiri Pro controller can be used to deliver a console-like experience for gamers seeking uncompromised performance and flexibility in a compact form factor.
Packed with power
Thanks to the Intel Core Ultra 9/7 hybrid architecture for Windows 11 and up to eight performance cores and sixteen efficiency cores, AAA gaming is flawless and streaming is effortless with the ROG NUC PC. Paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, gamers and creators will enjoy extended AI capabilities to push their game or creative projects to the next level. The GeForce RTX 40 series features specialized AI Tensor Cores that deliver cutting-edge performance and revolutionary AI features to transform the way users work and play. ROG NUC supports up to 64 GB (32 x2) 5600 MHz DDR5 SODIMM memory, and it comes with three M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 slots for upgradable storage capacity.

Small form factor with big I/O flexibility
The 2.5-liter ROG NUC PC measures 180 x 270 x 50 mm (including vertical mount stand). Its modular design lets users access the system easily for memory and storage upgrades and cleaning. ROG NUC can be easily connected to a dream setup, keeping peripherals organized with flexible and versatile I/O ports that include a Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port with 5 V / 9 V phone-charging profiles, plus four USB 10 Gbps ports and two USB 2.0 ports. The ROG NUC PC also features a customizable ARGB logo and ASUS AURA Sync technology to enable RGB light effect synchronization across multiple ROG peripherals to reflect the user's style and mood.
Source: ASUS
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18 Comments on ASUS Republic of Gamers Launches First ROG NUC

#1
Chrispy_
Two questions:

How huge is the power brick? 330W is insane for a 45W CPU and a 130W graphics chip, assuming it even has the cooling to draw 130W.

Price? This is Asus and they have a reputation for being overpriced. This isn't an upcoming product glimpse, this is a LAUNCH, so the absence of a price in the press release immediately raises suspicion that they've omitted it because it's emabarassingly expensive.
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#2
bitsandboots
NUC really needs a rebrand.
Is it really the "Next Unit of Computing" 12 years after they claimed that name?
VR, AR, and AI have all been a thing since then.
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#3
TheLostSwede
News Editor
Chrispy_Two questions:

How huge is the power brick? 330W is insane for a 45W CPU and a 130W graphics chip, assuming it even has the cooling to draw 130W.
It's also for Thunderbolt 4/USB4, as it seems like Asus is doing some type of "fast charging" up to 12 V, but not USB PD for some reason, go figure.
There are no pics of the power adapter and the QSG doesn't really show the real size of things.
Chrispy_Price? This is Asus and they have a reputation for being overpriced. This isn't an upcoming product glimpse, this is a LAUNCH, so the absence of a price in the press release immediately raises suspicion that they've omitted it because it's emabarassingly expensive.
If you need to ask, it's not for you...
rog.asus.com/us/desktops/mini-pc/rog-nuc/spec/
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#4
Totally
Chrispy_Two questions:

How huge is the power brick? 330W is insane for a 45W CPU and a 130W graphics chip, assuming it even has the cooling to draw 130W
The 750W psu in the NUC13 measures 86mm x 54mm x 107mm, so a logical guess is a brick rated for 330W is going to be smaller than that which isn't that big and much smaller that laptop power bricks from 10yrs ago.
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#5
TheDeeGee
With the traditional ROG kiddy aesthetics... no thanks.
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#6
Lianna
Featuring [...] NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 or 4060 discrete graphics
That's not misleading, that's plain false - if both have 8 GB of VRAM (as stated in specs), this is not NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, this is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU.
It likely means AD106 vs. AD104 chip, 20.05 vs. 29.15 TFLOPS and 256 vs. 504 GB/s of 8 vs. 12 GB memory.
Chrispy_330W is insane for a 45W CPU and a 130W graphics chip, assuming it even has the cooling to draw 130W.
185H "45 W CPU" is designed for 115 W PL2 only. 245 W plus spikes (plus SSD/USB/TB etc.) makes 330 W PSU quite tight.
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#7
Philaphlous
How can a news story on a product launch not include the price???????? Oh I forgot, price doesn't matter in 2024 with inflation... yea...
Price vs Performance is always something to be considered... if price is left out, yea looks cool but not sure its attainable for me... it'd be like if Apple released the Vision Pro headset and didn't include the price...
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#8
AnarchoPrimitiv
It would make a neat HTPC....wonder how the thermals are...
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#10
TheLostSwede
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PhilaphlousHow can a news story on a product launch not include the price???????? Oh I forgot, price doesn't matter in 2024 with inflation... yea...
Price vs Performance is always something to be considered... if price is left out, yea looks cool but not sure its attainable for me... it'd be like if Apple released the Vision Pro headset and didn't include the price...
Because it was an internal press release. The price varies depending on where it's sold, but you can try the link I posted above for US pricing.
SimpleTECHFor everyone asking about performance, thermals, power, and price - Patrick from STH did a review on the unit with the RTX 4070.

www.servethehome.com/asus-rog-nuc-review-really-good-with-intel-and-nvidia-rtx-4070/
That's a really thin on content review.
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#11
Dristun
One thing I don't get is why would someone want this instead of a laptop. What's the benefit? Asus themselves sell a Zephyrus G14 that has better specs, a good OLED screen, weighs less than this and costs the same $2200. Or you can get one of the others with an IPS screen and even save money. I also bet that the laptop is sturdier than this plastic shitbox if the intention is to take it somewhere. And it looks better on the table than this. Ah, whatever, maybe someone just wants the silly box...
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#12
eidairaman1
The Exiled Airman
AnarchoPrimitivIt would make a neat HTPC....wonder how the thermals are...
Anything like that it's going to thermal throttle like notebooks
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#13
Garrus
build a mini PC with a 4070 Super is a lot better idea

Ryzen 9845HS or whatever + 4070 super

wonder why they didn't just build that
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#14
TheLostSwede
News Editor
DristunOne thing I don't get is why would someone want this instead of a laptop. What's the benefit? Asus themselves sell a Zephyrus G14 that has better specs, a good OLED screen, weighs less than this and costs the same $2200. Or you can get one of the others with an IPS screen and even save money. I also bet that the laptop is sturdier than this plastic shitbox if the intention is to take it somewhere. And it looks better on the table than this. Ah, whatever, maybe someone just wants the silly box...
You can fit three SSDs.
Honestly, I have no idea otherwise.
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#15
JustBenching
DristunOne thing I don't get is why would someone want this instead of a laptop. What's the benefit? Asus themselves sell a Zephyrus G14 that has better specs, a good OLED screen, weighs less than this and costs the same $2200. Or you can get one of the others with an IPS screen and even save money. I also bet that the laptop is sturdier than this plastic shitbox if the intention is to take it somewhere. And it looks better on the table than this. Ah, whatever, maybe someone just wants the silly box...
As an owner of a G14, that was precisely my question. I mean sure, the G14 takes more space on a desk if it's open, but that's about it I guess.
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#16
bonehead123
Garrusbuild a mini PC with a 4070 Super is a lot better idea

Ryzen 9845HS or whatever + 4070 super

wonder why they didn't just build that
But...

But......

But..........

Then it wouldn't have that silly KP-ROGr logo on it, nor would it cost $1700-2300, both of which would deprive AsSus of a few more of your precious $$ :D
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#17
Caring1
"Its modular design lets users access the system easily for memory and storage upgrades"
So basically the same as most laptops.
Is the CPU socketed, and the discrete GPU swappable?
Is it MxM style?
IMO this kind of thing would be better served by an E-GPU
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#18
Vayra86
bitsandbootsNUC really needs a rebrand.
Is it really the "Next Unit of Computing" 12 years after they claimed that name?
VR, AR, and AI have all been a thing since then.
Why this way it is always next gen! Can even just stuff a Haswell in there.
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