ASUS Unveils NUC 16 Pro: Panther Lake Mini PC Targets Developers and Gamers

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ASUS launches its most powerful NUC 16 Pro mini PC with Intel Panther Lake, Arc B390 GPU, advanced AI, LPDDR5X memory, and robust connectivity.

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ASUS has introduced its most powerful NUC device to date, the NUC 16 Pro, featuring Intel's latest Panther Lake Core Ultra X9 Series 3 processor and Arc B390 GPU. The compact system delivers 180 TOPS of INT8 AI performance, targeting both developers and gamers with its advanced NPU and iGPU.

The NUC 16 Pro supports high-speed LPDDR5X-9600 memory and offers space for two NVMe drives. It can drive up to four 4K displays simultaneously, all within a 144x117x42 mm chassis cooled by a dual-fan solution. Connectivity is robust, with dual Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and a Toolless 2.0 chassis for easy upgrades. The device is MIL-STD 810H tested for durability and comes with ASUS's AI suite, though specific software features are yet to be detailed.

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