If gaming laptops are just too bulky for you and you're desperate to burn an enormous hole in your wallet, the new Asus ROG NUC is surely a vision of your dreams
Asus has announced the new ROG NUC 16, a mini PC aimed at gamers. The device features Intel Arrow Lake HX processors and a GeForce RTX 50-series mobile GPU, but comes with a hefty price tag. Critics argue that the cost is unjustifiable compared to other gaming options available in the market.
- ▪The ROG NUC 16 supports up to 128 GB of memory and two M.2 SSDs.
- ▪Pre-orders in China are reported to be around $4,400.
- ▪Asus markets the device for gamers, claiming it offers smoother high-FPS gameplay.
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Hardware Gaming PCs If gaming laptops are just too bulky for you and you're desperate to burn an enormous hole in your wallet, the new Asus ROG NUC is surely a vision of your dreams News By Nick Evanson published 20 May 2026 For me, it's a vision of hell. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Asus) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter When Asus took over Intel's baton for the Next Unit of Computing (aka the NUC or mini PC), some of us hoped that we'd be treated to a fresh new direction to the original concept.
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