ASUS ROG NUC 2025 with Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5080 Laptop GPU available in the US for $2849

ASUS has officially announced its ROG NUC 2025 Mini-PC which has been in the headlines for months now, with some high-end hardware inside with up to the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU. Check it out:

The company offers its new ROG NUC 2025 with not one, but four GPU options including the RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, and finally, the RTX 5060 Laptop GPU. CPU-wise, ASUS offers two different CPU variants with the Core Ultra 9 275HX and Core Ultra 7 255HX, both based on Arrow Lake-HX.

ASUS supports up to 96GB of DDR5-6400 memory inside of the ROG NUC 2025, while the thermal system includes a triple-fan cooling design and dual vapor chambers for the CPU and GPU. There's support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, but unfortunately, we don't have any Thunderbolt 5 connectivity.

ASUS's new ROG NUC 2025 Mini-PC is already available for pre-order in China, but now pre-orders are open in the US. The higher-end configuration with the Core Ultra 9 275HX and GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU costs $2849 and will ship to customers on July 2.

ASUS ROG NUC (2025) Gaming Mini PC:

• Hardcore Gaming Power: Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processor (Series 2) and up to 200+ Platform TOPS, the ROG NUC blends AI-driven performance with future-ready efficiency, delivering up to 18% generation-over-generation improvement for a seamless gaming experience.
• AI-Powered Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50-Series mobile GPU with DLSS technology takes gaming and realism to the next level, leveraging the power of RTX GPUs to deliver breathtaking visuals.
• Lag-Free Streaming: Featuring Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 with transfer speeds up to 2.4X faster and certified Bluetooth® 5.4, ensuring fast online performance for competitive gaming.
• QuietFlow Cooling: ROG NUC's three fans and dual Vapor Chamber ensure effective cooling and quiet operation, letting you truly hear the game.
• Effortless Upgrades in 3L size: Thumb screws enable quick, 3L size and tool-free access for memory and storage upgrades.
• Premium ROG Aesthetics with RGB: Personalize with Aura Sync, featuring a sleek design and convenient top-mounted power button.