ASUS NUC 14 PRO AI U9/32GB/1TB SSD RNUC14LNKU9094N3
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ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI U9 (RNUC14LNKU9094N3) - 3 Years Onsite Warranty
The Top Chip in the Family, Same Palm-Sized Chassis
There is no bigger box, no extra fan noise and no premium chassis reserved for the fastest configuration of the ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI — the RNUC14LNKU9094N3 is the same 130 x 130 x 34 mm shell as the rest of the line, built around the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V, the highest-clocked chip in Intel's current Lunar Lake stack. 32 GB of LPDDR5x memory and a 1 TB NVMe SSD are fitted at the factory alongside Windows 11 Pro, so what arrives is a finished desktop rather than a kit of parts. Where this configuration earns its place is workloads that are genuinely CPU-limited: heavier multitasking across many applications, data-heavy office work, or teams that lean hard on Windows' on-device AI features throughout the day.
Core Ultra 9 288V: Eight Cores, Up to 5.1 GHz, and Intel's Fastest On-NUC NPU
Under the Lunar Lake badge, the Core Ultra 9 288V runs eight cores — four performance, four efficient — clocked up to 5.1 GHz on the performance cores, at up to 30 W cTDP. Graphics is Intel Arc 140V, the same tier fitted to the Core Ultra 7 configuration in this range, so the CPU clock and core behaviour is genuinely what separates this SKU from the one below it rather than a graphics upgrade. The onboard NPU 4 is rated at 48 TOPS on its own — the same NPU silicon Intel puts across the whole Core Ultra 200V family — comfortably past the 40 TOPS bar for Copilot+ PC status. Independent benchmarking of this exact Core Ultra 9 configuration has measured ASUS's combined CPU-plus-GPU-plus-NPU "platform TOPS" figure at up to 120 TOPS; treat the 48 TOPS NPU number as the reliable one for dedicated AI acceleration specifically, since the combined figure moves with workload and measurement method.
32 GB Fixed at the Factory — No Slot to Add More
As with the rest of this NUC generation, the LPDDR5x memory is soldered to the board rather than socketed, which is how Intel's Lunar Lake platform achieves its power efficiency and small footprint. 32 GB is what ships and what stays — there is no upgrade path after purchase, so this configuration suits buyers who know 32 GB covers their workload rather than those hoping to grow into more later. The single M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe slot holding the 1 TB SSD is the one component genuinely open to change: a straightforward swap for a larger drive whenever needed.
Two Thunderbolt 4 Ports, One Wired LAN Port, Wi-Fi 7
Display and high-bandwidth I/O run through two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports (each carrying DisplayPort 2.1) plus a rear HDMI 2.1 output, enough for three monitors from a single chassis. Wired networking is a single 2.5G Intel I226-V port, backed by Intel Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 wirelessly. If dual wired LAN specifically matters to your deployment, that is a PN-series Mini-PC feature rather than something this NUC generation offers on any configuration.
Supplied With a Singapore Onsite Warranty and GST Invoice
SourceIT supplies the RNUC14LNKU9094N3 with a full GST invoice, and coordinates ASUS's 3-year onsite warranty locally so a genuine hardware fault is repaired at your premises rather than through a return-and-wait process. If the Core Ultra 9 is genuinely more machine than the job needs, the same family is also available as RNUC14LNKU7094N3 (Core Ultra 7 258V, 32 GB) and RNUC14LNKU5074N3 (Core Ultra 5 226V, 16 GB) — email sales@sourceit.com.sg and we can help you land on the right one.
ASUS RNUC14LNKU9094N3 Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| ASUS Product Name | ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI, Full System |
| SKU | RNUC14LNKU9094N3 |
| Internal Item Code | 90AS00N1-M001Z0 |
| Range | ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI |
| Form Factor | Ultra-compact desktop, 34 mm-thin chassis |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3-Year Onsite Warranty (ASUS) |
| Local Warranty (Singapore) | Included with every unit supplied by SourceIT, together with a GST invoice |
Processor & Graphics
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 288V (8C/8T, 4P+4E, up to 5.1 GHz, Lunar Lake, cTDP 30W) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated, 8 Xe-cores) |
| Neural Processing Unit | Intel NPU 4, up to 48 TOPS — Copilot+ PC certified |
| Combined Platform AI Throughput | Up to 120 TOPS across CPU, GPU and NPU, per independent testing of this configuration |
| Chipset | Integrated (SoC platform) |
Memory & Storage
| Memory Installed | 32 GB LPDDR5x-8533, soldered, 2-channel |
| Memory Upgradability | Not user-upgradable — soldered to the board |
| Primary Storage | 1 TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Storage Expansion | Single M.2 2280 slot, user-replaceable, supports larger PCIe Gen4 NVMe drives |
Connectivity
| Wireless LAN | Intel Wi-Fi 7 (BE201), Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Wired LAN | 1 x Intel I226-V 2.5G RJ45 |
| Display Outputs | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (DisplayPort 2.1 capable), 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| Maximum Displays Supported | Up to 3 displays across Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI outputs |
Ports & I/O
| Front USB | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C |
| Rear USB | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A |
| Audio | 1 x 3.5 mm combo audio jack (front) |
| Power Input | DC-in (rear) |
Physical & Environmental
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 130 x 130 x 34 mm |
| Net Weight | 0.58 kg, per ASUS |
| Mounting | VESA mounting bracket included |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro, Copilot+ PC certified |
Power
| Power Adapter | External AC adapter, exact rating printed on the unit and adapter label |
| Package Contents | AC adapter, power cord, VESA mounting bracket, user documentation. Keyboard, mouse and monitor are not included |
Connectivity & Setup / Expansion
Three Screens From a Chassis the Size of a Coaster
Each Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port carries DisplayPort 2.1, so USB-C monitors connect on a single cable, while DisplayPort- or HDMI-native monitors need a Thunderbolt/USB-C adapter cable or dock for those two ports. The rear HDMI 2.1 output handles a third screen with a standard cable — a genuine triple-monitor setup with no docking station required.
Networking Reality Check
One 2.5G Intel I226-V wired port, Intel Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 wireless. There is no second wired port on this NUC generation at any configuration level — if dual LAN is a hard requirement for your network design, our ASUS PN-series Mini-PCs carry it as standard and would be the better catalogue match.
What You Can and Cannot Change After Purchase
Memory: fixed, soldered, 32 GB, permanent — there is no upgrade path. Storage: the opposite, a standard user-accessible M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 slot that takes a larger NVMe drive whenever you want to fit one. Know the difference before ordering, since only one of those two decisions is reversible later.
Mounting Options
The included VESA bracket lets you fix the unit to the back of a compatible monitor and remove it from the desk entirely — a genuinely useful option in a shared workstation or hot-desk environment. Unmounted, the thin chassis sits flat without needing a stand.
Peripherals and Docking
Front Thunderbolt 4 and USB 3.2 Type-A ports handle a keyboard, mouse, webcam or external drive without reaching behind the unit. The rear Thunderbolt 4 port supports higher-bandwidth accessories — an external SSD enclosure, or a single-cable Thunderbolt dock carrying power, data and video together.
Package Contents & Ordering Information
In the Carton
AC power adapter, power cord, VESA mounting bracket and user documentation. No keyboard, mouse or monitor is included — order those separately if needed.
Comparing Across the NUC 14 Pro AI Range
SourceIT carries all three configurations of this NUC generation, listed here by SKU for comparison — email sales@sourceit.com.sg quoting the SKU to confirm stock and lead time.
| RNUC14LNKU5074N3 | Core Ultra 5 226V | 16GB LPDDR5x / 1TB SSD |
| RNUC14LNKU7094N3 | Core Ultra 7 258V | 32GB LPDDR5x / 1TB SSD |
| RNUC14LNKU9094N3 (this listing) | Core Ultra 9 288V | 32GB LPDDR5x / 1TB SSD |
Also in our catalogue: the ASUS NUC 14 Pro U5 Barebone (RNUC14RVHU500000I), an earlier Meteor Lake platform sold with no memory, storage or OS for buyers who want to configure their own build rather than take a factory-fitted system like this one.
Datasheet & Downloads
For the manufacturer's own detail on this NUC generation, these are ASUS's current pages.
| ASUS Singapore product page | ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI — Overview |
| ASUS Singapore specifications page | ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI — Full Specifications |
Need the PDF datasheet or a driver package? Email sales@sourceit.com.sg quoting RNUC14LNKU9094N3 and we will send the current files directly.
Frequently Asked Questions — ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI RNUC14LNKU9094N3
What actually makes this the "top" configuration if the graphics chip is the same as the Core Ultra 7 model?
The CPU itself — eight cores clocked up to 5.1 GHz on the performance cores, the fastest silicon in Intel's Lunar Lake line-up. Arc 140V graphics and 32 GB memory are shared with the Core Ultra 7 configuration, so raw CPU throughput is genuinely what you are paying the premium for here.
Is 32 GB enough, or should I be looking at something with more?
32 GB is the maximum this NUC generation offers on any configuration — it is not a mid-tier figure here, it is the ceiling. If your workload is likely to need more than 32 GB, this whole NUC 14 Pro AI family is not the right platform and a tower or workstation with expandable memory would serve you better.
Where does "up to 120 platform TOPS" come from and is it real?
It is an independently reported figure for this specific Core Ultra 9 288V configuration, combining CPU, integrated GPU and NPU AI throughput together. The dedicated NPU on its own is rated at 48 TOPS — a fixed, reliable figure — while the combined platform number moves depending on workload and how it is measured, so treat 48 TOPS as the number to plan around.
Can memory be added after purchase if the workload grows?
No. The 32 GB LPDDR5x is soldered to the board with no expansion slot, in common with the rest of this NUC generation — what ships is what stays for the life of the machine.
Does it have room for a discrete graphics card?
No. The Arc 140V graphics is integrated into the same chip as the CPU, and the chassis has no expansion slot of any kind. If discrete graphics is a genuine requirement, this NUC family is not the right fit.
How does this compare with the older ASUS NUC 14 Pro U5 Barebone you also sell?
They are not comparable products in any direct sense. This is a sealed, fully-configured system on the current Lunar Lake platform. The barebone is an earlier Meteor Lake platform sold with no memory, storage or OS, intended for someone assembling their own build.
What does the onsite warranty cover, practically speaking?
A genuine hardware fault within the warranty period is diagnosed and repaired at your premises by an authorised technician, rather than requiring the unit to be shipped away and swapped. SourceIT arranges that onsite visit as part of the support included with every unit we sell.
Is a Singapore GST invoice included?
Yes. Every RNUC14LNKU9094N3 sold by SourceIT ships with a full GST invoice and local support, on top of ASUS's 3-year onsite manufacturer warranty.
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