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ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025

90.6 Compact & SFF Score
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX32GB RAM1000GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070mini
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Combining an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with GeForce RTX 5070 graphics and DLSS in a tool-free 3L chassis, this mini PC delivers 18% gen-over-gen CPU gains and AI-driven visuals. Its triple-fan QuietFlow cooling with a dual vapor chamber keeps operation silent under load, while Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 ensures lag-free competitive streaming. This system is best for gamers and streamers who need high-frame-rate 1440p performance in an upgradeable, space-saving desktop.

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Price CA$3,230
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ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025 desktop

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ASUS RNUC15CRSU9089AU

79.3 Compact & SFF Score
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H32GB RAM1000GBIntel Arc Graphicsmini
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The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H with a dedicated AI Boost NPU drives accelerated local AI tasks in a 0.60kg chassis, paired with 32GB of fast 6400 MHz DDR5 RAM. Its toolless upgrade system and extensive connectivity, including five HDMI ports and Wi-Fi 7, offer uncommon flexibility for a mini PC. This system is best for developers and home office users who need a compact, AI-capable workstation for coding and productivity, not gaming.

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ASUS RNUC15CRSU9089AU desktop
Price CA$3,244
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ASUS NUC 15 Performance 2025

61 Compact & SFF Score
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HXNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070mini
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ASUS NUC 15 Performance 2025 desktop
Price CA$3,330
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ASUS Armoury Gaming Desktops A-325

48.1 Compact & SFF Score
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X32GB RAM1TBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070mini-tower
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ASUS Armoury Gaming Desktops A-325 desktop
Price CA$2,499
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ASUS ROG GM700 Black 2024

33.9 Compact & SFF Score
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X32GB RAM2TBAMD Radeon RX 9070 xtmid-tower
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Powered by the Ryzen 7 9700X and Radeon RX 9070 XT with 16GB VRAM, this mid-tower delivers strong 1440p and capable 4K gaming performance backed by 32GB of DDR5 RAM. Its liquid cooling and AURA Sync RGB lighting add practical thermal headroom and a cohesive aesthetic that budget builds often lack. This desktop is best for gamers who want a high-framerate AMD rig without assembling components themselves.

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ASUS ROG GM700 Black 2024 desktop
Price CA$3,300
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ASUS Chromebox 5 S7057UNENT Chromebox 2026

30.6 Compact & SFF Score
Intel Core i7-1260P16GB RAMIntel Iris Xe Graphicsmini
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ASUS Chromebox 5 S7057UNENT Chromebox 2026 desktop
Price CA$2,695
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