ASUS NUC 16 PRO Intel Ultra X9 378H/ LPDDR5x 64GB Barebone Mini PC (No SSD/OS)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ASUS NUC 16 Pro Intel Core Ultra X9 378H / LPDDR5x 64GB Barebone Mini PC - No SSD / No OS (RNUC16GDKW96D003) - 3 Years Onsite Local Warranty
Core Ultra X9 and 64GB Memory, Your Choice of Storage and OS
The ASUS NUC 16 PRO RNUC16GDKW96D003 is a barebone kit for system integrators and IT teams who fit their own storage and operating system. The Intel Core Ultra X9 Processor 378H and 64GB of soldered LPDDR5x memory are already on the board; no SSD and no operating system are installed. Add one or two M.2 NVMe drives, load your standard image, and it becomes a compact desk, kiosk or edge PC.
Intel Core Ultra X9 378H with Intel Arc B390 Graphics
Intel lists the Core Ultra X9 378H with 16 cores (4 Performance-cores, 8 Efficient-cores and 4 Low Power Efficient-cores), 16 threads, a maximum turbo frequency of 5.0 GHz and 18MB of Intel Smart Cache. ASUS runs it at a configurable TDP of 65W in the NUC 16 Pro chassis. Graphics is the integrated Intel Arc B390 GPU with 12 Xe-cores at up to 2.5 GHz - well beyond the Intel Graphics of the Core Ultra 5 325 and Core Ultra 7 356H barebones.
How the X9 378H Compares with the X9 388H
Both X9 processors share the core layout and the Arc B390 GPU. The 388H turbos slightly higher (up to 5.1 GHz against 5.0 GHz on the 378H) and is the vPro-capable part; Intel lists Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) as not supported on the 378H. The 388H version of this kit is the RNUC16GDKX96D003.
64GB LPDDR5x Already Fitted
Because the Core Ultra X-series platform uses LPDDR5x soldered to the board (rated up to 9600 MT/s), memory is not something you add yourself: this kit ships with 64GB installed, and that capacity is fixed for the life of the unit.
Storage You Choose: Two M.2 NVMe Slots
No storage is supplied. The board provides two M.2 2280 NVMe slots - one PCIe Gen5 x4 and one PCIe Gen4 x4 - each supporting drives from 128GB to 8TB, reached through ASUS's tool-less chassis. SourceIT can supply and fit SSDs and install Windows 11 before delivery if you would rather receive a ready-to-run unit.
Dual Thunderbolt 4, Dual HDMI 2.1, Dual 2.5G LAN
Rear I/O includes two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports with DisplayPort 2.1, two HDMI 2.1 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports and two RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports (dual Intel I226-V). The front adds one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports. Wireless is Intel Wi-Fi 7 (BE211) with Bluetooth 6.0, and ASUS rates the system for up to four 4K displays. There is no analogue audio jack; audio is carried digitally over HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C.
Compact, Tool-less and Business-Ready
The chassis measures 144 x 117 x 42 mm and weighs 0.70 kg (kit) per ASUS, with a tool-less design for service access, a VESA bracket in the box for mounting behind a monitor, a Kensington lock slot and built-in firmware TPM 2.0. Every configuration in the NUC 16 Pro range shares the same external chassis, ports and VESA mounting.
Supplied Locally, with GST Invoice and Singapore Onsite Warranty
SourceIT supplies the ASUS NUC 16 PRO RNUC16GDKW96D003 with a full GST invoice and local Singapore support. This unit carries a 3-year onsite warranty, so a qualifying hardware fault is resolved at your premises rather than through a courier round trip.
Prefer a ready-to-run system? The RNUC16GDKW96C4N3 pairs the same X9 378H with 32GB LPDDR5x, a 1TB SSD and Windows 11 Pro. Email sales@sourceit.com.sg and we will help you match the configuration to your workload.
ASUS RNUC16GDKW96D003 Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| ASUS Product Name | ASUS NUC 16 PRO, Barebone Kit with memory fitted (no storage, no OS) |
| SKU | RNUC16GDKW96D003 |
| Part Number | 90AR00W1-M00300 |
| UPC | 199291723986 |
| Range | ASUS NUC 16 Pro, Core Ultra X-series / soldered LPDDR5x tier |
| Form Factor | Ultra-compact desktop mini PC |
| Colour | Black |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 Years Onsite |
| Local Warranty (Singapore) | Included with every unit supplied by SourceIT, together with a GST invoice |
Processor & Graphics
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 Processor 378H (cTDP 65W in this system) |
| Cores / Threads | 16 cores (4 P-cores, 8 E-cores, 4 LP E-cores) / 16 threads |
| Max Turbo Frequency | Up to 5.0 GHz |
| Cache | 18MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 GPU (integrated), 12 Xe-cores, up to 2.5 GHz |
| AI Acceleration | Integrated NPU up to 50 TOPS (INT8); Arc B390 GPU up to 122 TOPS (INT8) (Intel) |
| Manageability | Intel Standard Manageability; Intel AMT not supported (Intel) |
Memory & Storage
| Memory Installed | 64GB LPDDR5x (up to 9600 MT/s), soldered - not user-upgradeable |
| Storage Installed | None - no SSD supplied |
| M.2 Slot 1 | M.2 2280 NVMe, PCIe Gen5 x4, 128GB to 8TB |
| M.2 Slot 2 | M.2 2280 NVMe, PCIe Gen4 x4, 128GB to 8TB |
Connectivity & Display
| Wireless LAN | Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211, Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Wired LAN | 2 x RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (dual Intel I226-V) |
| Front I/O | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A |
| Rear I/O | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (with DisplayPort 2.1), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x RJ45 2.5GbE, 1 x DC-in, 1 x Kensington lock |
| Display Support | Up to four 4K displays (2 x Thunderbolt 4 / DP 2.1 + 2 x HDMI 2.1) |
| Audio | Digital audio over HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C; no analogue audio jack |
Physical & Security
| Dimensions | 144 x 117 x 42 mm (5.67 x 4.61 x 1.65 in) |
| Weight | 0.70 kg (kit) |
| Chassis | Tool-less design for service access; memory is soldered |
| Power Adapter | External AC adapter and power cord, included |
| Security | Firmware TPM 2.0 (fTPM), Kensington lock slot |
| Mounting | VESA bracket and screws included |
| Operating System | None installed. ASUS lists support for Windows 11 Home / Pro / IoT Enterprise / Pro Education (64-bit), Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 |
Connectivity & Setup / Expansion
Soldered Memory: Decide Capacity at Order Time
LPDDR5x soldered to the board gives the Arc B390 GPU the memory bandwidth it needs, which is why ASUS uses it on the Core Ultra X-series configurations instead of removable slots. The trade-off is fixed capacity: 64GB on this SKU, with no field upgrade path.
Storage Setup
Install at least one M.2 2280 NVMe SSD before first use. Use the PCIe Gen5 x4 slot for the boot drive if you are fitting a Gen5 SSD; the second slot is PCIe Gen4 x4. Each slot supports 128GB to 8TB drives.
Operating System Installation
No operating system is supplied. ASUS lists support for Windows 11 Home, Pro, IoT Enterprise and Pro Education (64-bit), Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0. Drivers are available from the ASUS support site; SourceIT can also deliver the unit with Windows 11 Pro installed on request.
Display and Network Setup
Connect up to four 4K displays using the two Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1) ports and two HDMI 2.1 ports. The two Intel I226-V 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports suit a failover WAN link, network segregation or a lightweight gateway role, and Intel Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 6.0 covers wireless. Thunderbolt 4 also supports docks and high-speed external storage.
Mounting and Power
A VESA bracket and screws are supplied for mounting the unit behind a compatible monitor or under a desk. Power comes from the external adapter supplied in the box.
Package Contents & Ordering Information
In the Box
ASUS NUC 16 Pro barebone kit (memory fitted), AC power adapter and power cord, VESA mount bracket, screw pack, user manual and warranty card. Keyboard, mouse, monitor and SSD are not included and are ordered separately.
ASUS NUC 16 Pro Range — Ordering Information
SourceIT carries the following ASUS NUC 16 Pro configurations, including barebone options. They are listed here by SKU for comparison - email sales@sourceit.com.sg quoting the SKU to check stock and lead time.
| RNUC16GDKU5673N3 | Full system: Core Ultra 5 325, 16GB DDR5 SO-DIMM (1 x 16GB), 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro |
| RNUC16GDKU7673N3 | Full system: Core Ultra 7 356H, 16GB DDR5 SO-DIMM (1 x 16GB), 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro |
| RNUC16GDKX76C4N3 | Full system: Core Ultra X7 358H, Arc B390, 32GB soldered LPDDR5x, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro |
| RNUC16GDKW96C4N3 | Full system: Core Ultra X9 378H, Arc B390, 32GB soldered LPDDR5x, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro |
| RNUC16GDKX96C4N3 | Full system: Core Ultra X9 388H, Arc B390, 32GB soldered LPDDR5x, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro |
| RNUC16GDKX96D4N3 | Full system: Core Ultra X9 388H, Arc B390, 64GB soldered LPDDR5x, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro |
| RNUC16GDKU560000 | Barebone: Core Ultra 5 325, no memory, no storage, no OS |
| RNUC16GDKU760000 | Barebone: Core Ultra 7 356H, no memory, no storage, no OS |
| RNUC16GDKX76C003 | Barebone with memory: Core Ultra X7 358H, 32GB soldered LPDDR5x fitted, no storage, no OS |
| RNUC16GDKW96D003 (this listing) | Barebone with memory: Core Ultra X9 378H, 64GB soldered LPDDR5x fitted, no storage, no OS |
| RNUC16GDKX96C003 | Barebone with memory: Core Ultra X9 388H, 32GB soldered LPDDR5x fitted, no storage, no OS |
| RNUC16GDKX96D003 | Barebone with memory: Core Ultra X9 388H, 64GB soldered LPDDR5x fitted, no storage, no OS |
Datasheet & Downloads
ASUS publishes the official product page, full specifications and datasheet for the NUC 16 Pro range, and Intel publishes the processor specifications:
| ASUS Singapore product page | ASUS NUC 16 Pro — Overview |
| ASUS Singapore specifications page | ASUS NUC 16 Pro — Full Specifications |
| Official datasheet (PDF) | ASUS NUC 16 Pro Datasheet |
| Intel processor specifications | Intel Core Ultra X9 Processor 378H — Specifications |
For the user manual, drivers or BIOS updates, use the ASUS support site, or email sales@sourceit.com.sg quoting RNUC16GDKW96D003 and we will help.
Frequently Asked Questions — ASUS NUC 16 PRO RNUC16GDKW96D003
What is included and what do I need to add?
The Intel Core Ultra X9 378H processor and 64GB of LPDDR5x memory are fitted. No SSD and no operating system are installed - you need to add at least one M.2 2280 NVMe SSD and install an OS.
What is the difference between the X9 378H and the X9 388H?
Both have 16 cores, 16 threads and Intel Arc B390 graphics. The 388H reaches up to 5.1 GHz against 5.0 GHz on the 378H, and the 378H does not support Intel AMT remote management.
Can I upgrade the memory?
No. Memory on this tier is soldered LPDDR5x, fixed at 64GB.
Which SSD should I use?
Any M.2 2280 NVMe SSD from 128GB to 8TB. One slot is PCIe Gen5 x4 and the other PCIe Gen4 x4.
Does it have dual LAN?
Yes - two Intel I226-V 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports are standard across the NUC 16 Pro range.
How many monitors can it drive?
ASUS rates the NUC 16 Pro for up to four 4K displays across its two Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1) and two HDMI 2.1 ports.
Is there a headphone jack?
No. The NUC 16 Pro has no analogue audio jack; audio is output digitally over HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C, or through a USB headset.
Does it come with a Singapore warranty and a GST invoice?
Yes. Every ASUS NUC 16 PRO RNUC16GDKW96D003 sold by SourceIT comes with local Singapore support and a GST invoice, and carries a 3-year onsite warranty.
