ASUS has officially announced its latest entry into the compact gaming PC market with the unveiling of the NUC 15 Performance. This new mini-PC is engineered to deliver substantial gaming capabilities within a small footprint, catering to gamers who prioritize both power and space efficiency.
The ASUS NUC 15 Performance offers a choice between two high-performance Intel processors: the top-tier configuration features a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, while a slightly lower configuration utilizes the 20-core Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX. Graphics processing is handled by dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX series cards, with options for either the powerful GeForce RTX 5070 or the RTX 5060. To ensure smooth multitasking and gaming experiences, the mini-PC supports up to 32 GB of dual-channel SO-DIMM DDR5-6400 memory.
For storage, the NUC 15 Performance provides flexibility with the ability to accommodate two M.2 solid-state drives. One slot supports the high-speed PCIe Gen 5 x4 interface, while the other supports PCIe Gen 4 x4, allowing for a combined storage capacity of up to 2 TB.
In terms of connectivity, ASUS has equipped the NUC 15 Performance with a comprehensive array of ports and wireless technologies. It includes the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard for high-speed wireless internet and Bluetooth 5.2 for connecting peripherals. For wired connections, it offers six USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, two USB-C ports (one of which supports the high-bandwidth Thunderbolt 4 standard), a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port for fast network connectivity, a DisplayPort 2.1 port for high-resolution display output, and an HDMI 2.1 port for connecting to modern TVs and monitors.
ASUS has also considered user convenience in the design of the NUC 15 Performance. The case is designed for easy access, allowing users to open it with just a single screwdriver, simplifying potential upgrades or maintenance.
Currently, ASUS has not announced the official pricing or the specific release date for the NUC 15 Performance mini-PC. Further details regarding availability and cost are expected to be revealed at a later time. This powerful and compact gaming rig is poised to be a strong contender in the mini-PC market, offering high-end specifications for demanding gamers.