ASUS ROG NUC Intel U9-275HX/ RTX5070/ DDR5 32GB/ 1TB SSD/ Win 11 Home
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ASUS ROG NUC (2025) (RNUC15JNK9X489A0) - 3 Years Local Warranty
The Mid-Tier ROG NUC (2025) Build β Core Ultra 9, RTX 5070
The ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489A0 steps up from the entry configuration of the ROG NUC (2025) range with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, on the NUC15JNK platform's vertical-only 3-litre chassis. For a Singapore buyer comparing CPU+GPU class ROG gaming mini PC options, this sits between the RTX 5060 entry build and the RTX 5070 Ti configuration in the same range.
32 GB of DDR5 memory and a 1 TB NVMe SSD are fitted as standard, Windows 11 Home is pre-installed, and this is a complete, ready-to-run system.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU β a Genuine Step Up from the RTX 5060
The RTX 5070 Laptop GPU carries 4,608 CUDA cores on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, rated at 798 AI TOPS through fifth-generation Tensor Cores β meaningfully ahead of the RTX 5060's 3,328 cores and 572 AI TOPS. NVIDIA's own published specification for this GPU tops out at 12 GB of GDDR7, though ASUS's specification page for this exact SKU does not break out the precise VRAM figure fitted to this chassis; ask us to confirm before you order if that number matters for your workload. Either way, this GPU is positioned for 1440p gaming with ray tracing and heavier creative work than the entry configuration handles comfortably.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX β 24 Cores, 5.4 GHz Turbo
The Core Ultra 9 275HX is a 24-core, 24-thread hybrid processor (8 Performance + 16 Efficient) with 36 MB of Intel Smart Cache and a 5.4 GHz maximum turbo β the same processor used across every Core Ultra 9 configuration in this range, including the RTX 5070 Ti build. It is the previous-generation sibling of the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus fitted to the newer ROG NUC 16 range, which takes the turbo slightly higher to 5.5 GHz. An Intel AI Boost NPU rated at 13 peak TOPS sits alongside the CPU cores.
32 GB DDR5, Dual Channel
Memory ships as 32 GB across two DDR5 CSO-DIMM modules in dual channel β double the entry configuration's 16 GB. Storage is a 1 TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD, with a second M.2 2280 slot free and tool-free to access.
Triple-Fan Vapor Chamber Cooling, Vertical-Only Chassis
The same triple-fan, dual vapor chamber thermal design and Aura Sync ARGB lighting run across the whole ROG NUC (2025) range. This chassis is vertical-only with an integrated base, unlike the dual-orientation stand on the newer ROG NUC 16.
Supplied Locally, with GST Invoice and Singapore Warranty
SourceIT supplies the ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489A0 with a full GST invoice and local Singapore warranty support, backed by ASUS's 3-year warranty term for this range.
Want more GPU headroom? The RNUC15JNK9X389A0 in this same range steps up to the RTX 5070 Ti. Email sales@sourceit.com.sg and we will help you pick the right build.
RNUC15JNK9X489A0 Datasheet β Technical Specifications
General
| ASUS Product Name | ASUS ROG NUC (2025), Full System β RTX 5070 configuration |
| SKU | RNUC15JNK9X489A0 / 90AS00I1-M002T0 |
| ASUS Part Number | 90AS00I1-M002T0 |
| Range | ASUS ROG NUC (2025), gaming mini PC with discrete GPU |
| Form Factor | Approx. 3-litre compact desktop, vertical orientation with integrated base |
| Chassis Colour | Black 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 275HX |
| Cores / Threads | 24 cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient) / 24 threads |
| Cache | 36 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Turbo & Base Frequency | 5.4 GHz max turbo; P-core base 2.7 GHz, E-core base 2.1 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 Q1'25 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel Graphics, 4 Xe-cores, up to 1.9 GHz |
| Neural Processing Unit | Intel AI Boost NPU, 13 peak TOPS (INT8) β below the 40 TOPS Microsoft threshold for Copilot+ PC features |
| Discrete Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, up to 12 GB GDDR7 (NVIDIA's published ceiling for this model; ASUS does not break out the exact figure for this SKU on its spec page β ask us to confirm before you order if this matters to you) |
| GPU Compute | 4,608 CUDA cores |
| GPU Power | 50β100 W configurable TGP (NVIDIA-published range; exact figure for this chassis not broken out by ASUS) |
| GPU AI Performance | 798 AI TOPS |
Memory & Storage
| Memory Installed | 32 GB DDR5-6400 CSO-DIMM (dual channel) |
| Memory Type | DDR5-6400 CSO-DIMM |
| Storage Installed | 1 TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Storage Expansion | Tool-free access to memory and storage. Supports 1 TBβ4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 and 1 TBβ4 TB PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 2280 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, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x DisplayPort 2.1, 1 x RJ45 LAN, 1 x DC input, 1 x Kensington lock slot β six USB ports in total run at 10 Gbps |
| Display Support | Multiple 4K displays across the HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 and Thunderbolt 4 outputs |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Wired LAN | Intel 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
Physical, Cooling & Power
| Cooling | A triple-fan system paired with a dual vapor chamber, ASUS's cooling architecture for this range built to keep the CPU and GPU stable under sustained gaming and creative loads |
| Acoustics | ASUS markets this as a "whisper-quiet" design under load; a specific dBA figure is not published for this range, so we do not print one β ask us if a measured figure matters for your environment |
| Orientation | Vertical orientation with an integrated base β unlike the newer ROG NUC 16 range, this chassis does not offer a horizontal placement option |
| Dimensions | 282.4 x 187.7 x 56.5 mm |
| Weight | 3.12 kg |
| Power Adapter | 330 W external adapter, 19.5 VDC, 16.9 A |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
Connectivity & Setup / Thermal Design
Cooling and Thermal Design
ASUS cools the ROG NUC (2025) range with a triple-fan system and a dual vapor chamber. ASUS does not publish a specific dBA figure for this range on its public specification pages the way it does for the newer ROG NUC 16, so we do not print one here; the design is marketed as whisper-quiet under load. This RTX 5070 configuration sits in the middle of the range's power budget, between the RTX 5060 entry build and the RTX 5070 Ti.
Vertical-Only Chassis
An integrated base supports vertical orientation only on this platform β there is no horizontal placement option, which is a difference from the removable dual-orientation stand fitted to the newer ROG NUC 16. Both the memory and storage compartments are tool-free to access.
Memory and Storage Upgrade Path
32 GB of DDR5 occupies both CSO-DIMM slots as shipped. ASUS's specification page for this range states a maximum capacity of 96 GB, expressed as 48 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM x2 β a different module type and speed from the DDR5-6400 CSO-DIMM fitted as standard, so confirm compatibility with SourceIT before ordering an upgrade kit. A second M.2 2280 slot is free for storage expansion, supporting drives up to 4 TB.
Networking and Display Outputs
Wired networking is 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, with Intel Wi-Fi 7 (BE200) and Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless. Display output covers Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, two HDMI 2.1 and two DisplayPort 2.1 outputs, with six USB ports on this chassis running at 10 Gbps.
Package Contents & Ordering Information
In the Box
ASUS ROG NUC (2025) system with integrated base, 330 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 (2025) Range β Ordering Information
SourceIT carries the following ASUS ROG NUC (2025) configurations on the NUC15JNK platform. Referenced here by SKU for comparison only β email sales@sourceit.com.sg quoting the SKU to check stock and lead time.
| 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 |
Related Range β ASUS ROG NUC 16, Current-Generation Chassis
SourceIT also carries the current-generation ROG NUC 16 range on the newer NUC16JNK platform, with a dual-orientation removable stand and a choice of black or white chassis. Referenced by SKU only, no ordering link:
| RNUC16JNK7X569A3 / 90AS00S1-M003B0 | Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, RTX 5060 8GB, 16GB DDR5-5600, Black |
| RNUC16JNK9X389A3 / 90AS00S1-M00340 | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB, 32GB DDR5-6400, Black |
| RNUC16JNK9X389A3-White / 90AS00S2-M00350 | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB, 32GB DDR5-6400, White |
| RNUC16JNK9X289A3 / 90AS00S1-M00320 | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080 16GB, 32GB DDR5-6400, Black |
| RNUC16JNK9X289A3-White / 90AS00S2-M00330 | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080 16GB, 32GB DDR5-6400, White |
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.
| ROG product page | ROG NUC (2025) β Overview |
| ROG specifications page | ROG NUC (2025) β Full Specifications |
| ASUS press release | ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces ROG NUC (2025) Gaming Mini PC |
For the PDF datasheet, user manual or driver downloads, email sales@sourceit.com.sg quoting RNUC15JNK9X489A0 and we will send you the current files directly.
Frequently Asked Questions β ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489A0
How much VRAM does the RTX 5070 in this configuration actually have?
NVIDIA's published ceiling for the RTX 5070 Laptop GPU is 12 GB of GDDR7, and that is the figure we quote, but ASUS's own specification page for this exact SKU does not break out the number independently. If the precise VRAM figure is critical for your workload, email us before ordering and we will confirm against the current build sheet.
Is this a complete system?
Yes. It ships with the Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 32 GB DDR5 memory and a 1 TB NVMe SSD fitted, with Windows 11 Home pre-installed.
How does the RTX 5070 compare with the RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 Ti in this same range?
By CUDA core count and AI TOPS, it sits clearly above the RTX 5060 (3,328 cores, 572 AI TOPS) and below the RTX 5070 Ti (5,888 cores, 992 AI TOPS) β a genuine middle tier, not a marginal step.
Can I lay it flat, or only stand it up?
Vertical only. This chassis uses an integrated base rather than the dual-orientation removable stand on the newer ROG NUC 16.
Can I add more memory or storage later?
Storage yes, via the tool-free second M.2 2280 slot. Memory is possible, but ASUS's published maximum (96 GB, expressed as 48 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM x2) uses a different module type from the DDR5-6400 CSO-DIMM fitted as standard β confirm compatibility with SourceIT first.
Is this a Copilot+ PC?
No. The Core Ultra 9 275HX NPU delivers 13 peak TOPS, below Microsoft's 40 TOPS requirement for Copilot+ PC certification.
Is the newer ROG NUC 16 a better buy?
The ROG NUC 16 range uses a newer CPU generation (290HX Plus vs 275HX), supports horizontal as well as vertical placement, and offers a white chassis option β but this ROG NUC (2025) platform is a sound, fully supported system in its own right. Ask SourceIT which range currently has the better lead time for your order.
Does it come with a Singapore warranty and a GST invoice?
Yes. Every ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489A0 sold by SourceIT comes with local Singapore warranty support and a GST invoice; ASUS backs this system with a 3-year warranty.
