Asus presents several small computers equipped with the latest processors from Intel. For example, the manufacturer welcomes the acquisition of Intel NUC last year.

Asus is showing five different compact computers at CES. These are four so-called NUCs and a Chromebox. NUC, short for Next Unit of Computing, is a form factor sold by Intel. However, the CPU maker sold its NUC division to Asus, which took it over on September 1 last year. The announcement now shows that Asus wants to rely heavily on the NUC portfolio.

We see this in the business segment NUC 14 Pro and that NUC 14 Pro+. The regular NUC 14 Pro is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and is an “AI desktop,” according to Asus, although that doesn’t mean much. The NUC 14 Pro+ can be configured with an Intel Core Ultra 9. The Pro+ also features a more attractive aluminum chassis. Both devices have a footprint of 12.7 cm x 10.16 cm (4 x 5 inches).

Gaming NUC and No-NUC

The Asus ExpertCenter PN65 is officially not a NUC, although the difference is not that big. This device is also very compact and can be configured with an Intel Core Ultra CPU. Then Asus will bring that onto the market too ROG NUC. Redrawn Core Ultra 7 and 9 available, this time coupled to an Nvidia RTX 4060 or 4070. With a capacity of 2.5 liters, this box is of course slightly larger. Asus focuses its computer on gamers.

Finally, the computer specialist shows this Chromebox CF40. Again, this is a very small computer. It has no fan on board and is fully configurable remotely. With the Chromebox, Asus is primarily targeting kiosk or… Digital signatureApplications.