ASUS ROG NUC 16 Intel U9-290HX/ RTX5070Ti/ DDR5 32GB/ 1TB SSD/ Win 11 Home - White
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ASUS ROG NUC 16 White (RNUC16JNK9X389A3-White) - 3 Years Local Warranty
The White Edition of the ROG NUC 16 RTX 5070 Ti Build
ASUS offers the ROG NUC 16 RTX 5070 Ti configuration in two chassis finishes, and the RNUC16JNK9X389A3-White is the white one — the same Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor, the same RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 12 GB of GDDR7, and the same 32 GB DDR5-6400 memory as the black RNUC16JNK9X389A3, in a white shell with the ROG logo still illuminated. For a streaming setup, a light-themed desk build or a home office where a black tower-style box stands out for the wrong reasons, that finish is the entire reason to pick this SKU over its black sibling.
Everything under the shell is identical to the black version: 1 TB NVMe SSD fitted, Windows 11 Home pre-installed, and the same 3-litre QuietFlow-cooled chassis footprint.
Why the Colour Matters for Where You Put It
A compact gaming PC that sits on a desk in view — rather than tucked inside a tower under the desk — gets looked at. White chassis pair more naturally with light desk setups, streaming backdrops and Aura Sync RGB accents than a black chassis does, without changing anything about performance. If aesthetics matter for where this machine will actually live, this is the SKU to order; if they do not, the black RNUC16JNK9X389A3 is priced and specified identically otherwise.
RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU — the Same Silicon, Either Colour
The RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU carries 12 GB of GDDR7 and 5,888 CUDA cores on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, rated by NVIDIA at 992 AI TOPS through fifth-generation Tensor Cores. That is enough for 1440p ultra gaming with ray tracing and DLSS 4, and workable for entry 4K — a genuine step up from the RTX 5060 entry configuration in this range, one tier below the RTX 5080 flagship.
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and 32 GB DDR5-6400
24 cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient), 24 threads, 36 MB of Intel Smart Cache and a 5.5 GHz maximum turbo — the same CPU fitted to every 290HX Plus configuration in this range. Memory ships as 32 GB across two DDR5-6400 CSO-DIMM modules in dual channel, and storage is a 1 TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD with a second, empty M.2 slot for later expansion.
Same Cooling, Same 380 W Adapter
The white chassis uses the identical QuietFlow Cooling as the black version — three fans and a dual vapor chamber — and ships with the same 380 W external adapter that the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5080 configurations both require. Colour has no effect on thermal performance; the internals and cooling hardware are unchanged.
Supplied Locally, with GST Invoice and Singapore Warranty
SourceIT supplies the ROG NUC 16 RNUC16JNK9X389A3-White with a full GST invoice and local Singapore warranty support, backed by ASUS's 3-year warranty term for this range.
Prefer black, or want the 16 GB RTX 5080 in white instead? The RNUC16JNK9X389A3 (black, same GPU tier) and the RNUC16JNK9X289A3-White (white, RTX 5080) are both in our catalogue. Email sales@sourceit.com.sg and we will help you compare.
RNUC16JNK9X389A3-White Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| ASUS Product Name | ASUS ROG NUC 16, Full System — RTX 5070 Ti configuration, White |
| SKU | RNUC16JNK9X389A3-White / 90AS00S2-M00350 |
| ASUS Part Number | 90AS00S2-M00350 |
| Range | ASUS ROG NUC 16, gaming mini PC with discrete GPU |
| Form Factor | Approx. 3-litre compact desktop, vertical or horizontal orientation |
| Chassis Colour | White with illuminated ROG logo |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3-Year 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 290HX Plus |
| Cores / Threads | 24 cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient) / 24 threads |
| Cache | 36 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Turbo & Base Frequency | 5.5 GHz max turbo; P-core base 2.7 GHz, E-core base 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Power | Base power 55 W, maximum turbo power 160 W, minimum assured power 45 W (Intel-rated figures; ASUS configures cTDP for this chassis) |
| Lithography | TSMC N3B, launched Q1'26 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel Graphics, 4 Xe-cores, up to 2.0 GHz |
| Neural Processing Unit | Intel AI Boost NPU, 13 peak TOPS (INT8) — below the 40 TOPS Microsoft threshold for Copilot+ PC features |
| Discrete Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, 12 GB GDDR7 |
| GPU Compute | 5,888 CUDA cores |
| GPU Power | 60–115 W configurable TGP (NVIDIA-published range; exact figure for this chassis not broken out by ASUS) |
| GPU AI Performance | 992 AI TOPS |
Memory & Storage
| Memory Installed | 32 GB DDR5-6400 CSO-DIMM (2 x 16 GB, dual channel) |
| Memory Type | DDR5-6400 CSO-DIMM |
| Storage Installed | 1 TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Storage Expansion | 2 x M.2 2280 slots, tool-less access. Supports 1 TB–4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 and 1 TB–4 TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe drives |
Connectivity & Display
| Front I/O | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x 3.5 mm combo audio jack |
| Rear I/O | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C with DisplayPort 2.1, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 2 x DisplayPort 2.1, 1 x RJ45 LAN, 1 x DC input (ASUS rectangular jack), 1 x Kensington lock slot |
| Display Support | Up to five displays across the two HDMI 2.1 FRL, two DisplayPort 2.1 and Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1) outputs; 8K@60Hz is supported on the DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20 outputs and via HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Wireless | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750x (Gig+), Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Wired LAN | Realtek RTL8125D, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
Physical, Cooling & Power
| Cooling | QuietFlow Cooling: three 102 x 102 x 17 mm fans working with a dual vapor chamber, rated by ASUS as a 12% improvement in CPU thermal coverage over the prior ROG NUC generation, plus a dedicated SSD heatsink that ASUS states brings drive temperatures down from 72 °C to 59 °C under load |
| Acoustics | Approximately 38 dBA under full load (ASUS-published figure) |
| Orientation | Vertical or horizontal, patented removable stand included; the chassis is built around the same thermal solution regardless of orientation |
| Dimensions | 282.5 x 189.5 x 56.5 mm (11.12 x 7.46 x 2.22 in) |
| Weight | 3.2 kg (7.05 lb) |
| Power Adapter | 380 W external adapter, 20 VDC, 19 A |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
Connectivity & Setup / Thermal Design
Thermal Design Is Unchanged by the Chassis Colour
The white chassis carries the identical internal thermal hardware as the black RNUC16JNK9X389A3: three 102 x 102 x 17 mm fans against a dual vapor chamber, plus a dedicated SSD heatsink ASUS states drops drive temperatures from 72 °C to 59 °C under load. ASUS's published full-load noise figure for the ROG NUC 16 range is around 38 dBA. Nothing about the white finish trades away cooling performance — this is a straightforward colourway of the same engineering.
Vertical or Horizontal Placement
A patented removable stand ships in the box and both vertical and horizontal orientation are supported. A white chassis positioned vertically on an open desk tends to be the more visually deliberate choice for a visible build; horizontal suits sliding it into a cabinet where colour matters less.
Memory and Storage Headroom
32 GB of DDR5-6400 occupies both CSO-DIMM slots as shipped. ASUS's specification table for this range states a maximum of 64 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM x2 or 64 GB DDR5-6400 CSO-DIMM x2 — which reads either as a 64 GB total ceiling or 64 GB per module, and ASUS has not clarified which on its public pages, so confirm with SourceIT before planning an upgrade around a specific number. A second, empty M.2 2280 slot is available for extra storage without touching the primary 1 TB drive.
Networking and Display
Wired networking is 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet on a Realtek RTL8125D controller, with Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 (BE1750x, Gig+) and Bluetooth 5.4 wireless. Display output — two HDMI 2.1 FRL, two DisplayPort 2.1 and one Thunderbolt 4 Type-C with DisplayPort 2.1, up to five displays — is identical to every other configuration in the ROG NUC 16 range, regardless of chassis colour or GPU tier.
Package Contents & Ordering Information
In the Box
ASUS ROG NUC 16 system (white chassis) with removable stand, 380 W external AC adapter and power cord, safety information, regulatory insert and warranty card. Keyboard, mouse and monitor are not included and are ordered separately.
ASUS ROG NUC 16 Range — Ordering Information
SourceIT carries the following ASUS ROG NUC 16 configurations in both chassis colours where available. Referenced here by SKU for comparison only — email sales@sourceit.com.sg quoting the SKU to check stock and lead time.
| RNUC16JNK7X569A3 / 90AS00S1-M003B0 | Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, RTX 5060 8GB, 16GB DDR5-5600, Black, 280W adapter |
| RNUC16JNK9X389A3 / 90AS00S1-M00340 | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB, 32GB DDR5-6400, Black, 380W adapter |
| RNUC16JNK9X389A3-White / 90AS00S2-M00350 | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB, 32GB DDR5-6400, White, 380W adapter |
| RNUC16JNK9X289A3 / 90AS00S1-M00320 | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080 16GB, 32GB DDR5-6400, Black, 380W adapter |
| RNUC16JNK9X289A3-White / 90AS00S2-M00330 | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080 16GB, 32GB DDR5-6400, White, 380W adapter |
Related Range — ASUS ROG NUC (2025), Previous-Generation Chassis
SourceIT also carries the previous-generation ROG NUC (2025) range on the NUC15JNK platform, including an RTX 5070 Ti configuration on the older, black-only, vertical-only chassis. Referenced by SKU only, no ordering link:
| RNUC15JNK7X569A0 / 90AS00I1-M00330 | Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5060 8GB, 16GB DDR5 |
| RNUC15JNK9X489A0 / 90AS00I1-M002T0 | Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070, 32GB DDR5 |
| RNUC15JNK9X389A0 / 90AS00I1-M001W0 | Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB, 32GB DDR5 |
Datasheet & Downloads
ASUS hosts the official product and specification pages for this range on the ROG site. The links below are the current pages for this model family, including the White Edition.
| ROG product page | ROG NUC 16 — Overview |
| ROG specifications page | ROG NUC 16 — Full Specifications |
| ROG press release | ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces ROG NUC 16 (mentions Moonlight White Edition) |
For the PDF datasheet, user manual or driver downloads, email sales@sourceit.com.sg quoting RNUC16JNK9X389A3-White and we will send you the current files directly.
Frequently Asked Questions — ASUS ROG NUC 16 RNUC16JNK9X389A3-White
What is actually different between this and the black RNUC16JNK9X389A3?
Only the chassis finish. Processor, GPU, memory, storage, cooling, ports, adapter and warranty term are all identical — this is a colourway, not a different specification.
Is the RTX 5070 Ti in this the same as a desktop RTX 5070 Ti?
No — it is the RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, a 12 GB GDDR7 mobile-class part with 5,888 CUDA cores. Performance sits closer to a high-end gaming laptop than a full desktop card of the same name, which is the trade-off for the compact chassis.
Does the white finish show marks more easily?
ASUS does not publish a durability or maintenance spec specific to the white finish, so we will not claim one either way — treat it as you would any light-coloured electronics chassis and wipe it down as needed.
Is this a complete system?
Yes. It ships with the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, 32 GB DDR5-6400 memory and a 1 TB NVMe SSD fitted, with Windows 11 Home pre-installed.
Can I add more memory or storage later?
Storage yes, via the second empty M.2 2280 slot. Memory means replacing both DDR5-6400 CSO-DIMM modules, since both slots are already occupied by the 32 GB kit. Ask SourceIT to quote an upgrade if you expect to need more.
Is a white RTX 5080 configuration also available?
Yes — the RNUC16JNK9X289A3-White is the flagship configuration in the same white chassis, with 16 GB of GDDR7 instead of 12 GB.
Does it come with a Singapore warranty and a GST invoice?
Yes. Every ASUS ROG NUC 16 RNUC16JNK9X389A3-White sold by SourceIT comes with local Singapore warranty support and a GST invoice; ASUS backs this system with a 3-year warranty.
