ASUS ROG NUC 970

 

This isn’t the first time ASUS has released a compact gaming desktop. In 2017, ASUS introduced the ROG GR8 II, a compact yet powerful gaming desktop. Today, the new ROG NUC 970 is the perfect solution for gamers who seek a sleek, compact form factor with more power and significantly greater flexibility than consoles.

The ROG NUC 970 package comes with a premium design.

It packs Intel’s flagship Core Ultra 9 185H coupled with Nvidia’s RTX 4070 mobile GPU, and a thoroughly ample 32 GB of SODIMM-shaped 5600MHz DDR5 (user-upgradeable to 64GB). This well-matched component set delivers the power you’d expect for gaming at 1440P.

The front panel of the NUC 970 features an SD Express 8.0 card reader, 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, a headset jack, and a power button.

The rear panel includes 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, Intel 2.5Gbe LAN (Ethernet), Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C port, HDMI 2.1 port, 2 DisplayPort 1.4a ports, and a DC input for power.

ROG NUC 970 can be positioned either vertically as a standing desktop or horizontally lying down, depending on your preference and space configuration.

Dismantle: Customizable and upgradeable

The casing of the ROG NUC 970 can be easily removed. Beneath the ROG logo, which is just a piece of translucent paper, lies RGB lighting that enhances the aesthetic appeal of the device.

After removing the silver shield casing, you can access the mainboard of the ROG NUC 970. Here, you have the capability to upgrade the RAM up to 64GB DDR5 5600MHz and add two additional NVMe SSDs in the M.2 slots, providing flexibility for storage and memory expansion.

The cooling system is handled by dual fans, ensuring effective thermal management to keep temperatures low during intense gaming sessions or heavy workloads.

The cooling system utilizes the Foxconn DC brushless fan model PVB120E12H for efficient and reliable thermal management.

A huge copper heat sink is designed specifically to efficiently cool down both the Intel flagship processor and the Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU in the ROG NUC 970. This ensures effective heat dissipation, allowing for optimal performance during demanding tasks and gaming sessions.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is powered by 3+1 power delivery phase.

The Chicony 330W power adapter, providing ample power to support its high-performance components

 

Benchmark: ROG NUC 970

The ROG NUC 970 impresses with its performance: despite being equipped with mobile-focused components, it achieves good-to-great frame rates at 1440p and delivers outstanding frame rates at 1080p. Using Adobe Suite on the ROG NUC 970 was a seamless experience. Photoshop handled multi-layer, high-resolution photo projects effortlessly, and Premiere Pro made editing 4K videos smooth, with quick export times. However, the ROG NUC 970 truly excels in its primary purpose: gaming performance.

Processor	Intel Core Ultra 9 185H – P 6 Cores/ E 10 Cores
GPU	Intel Arc/ Nvidia RTX 4070 Mobile
RAM	32Gb DDR5 5600Mhz
WIFI	Intel Killer WIFI 6E
SSD	Samsung SSD 1TB Nvme
PSU	Chicony 330watts
Price	3139

 

Cinebench 2024 & R23

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PCMark 10

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3Dmark Advanced Edition

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FarCry 6

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Ghost Recon Breakpoint

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AnTuTu Benchmark

AnTuTu Benchmark is a benchmarking tool for Windows, that lets you check the performance of your device.