ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
Thermaltake View i560T-170 V17B-B76B-56T-LCS Black 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
The ASUS NUC ROG mini PC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its compact size, powerful performance, and quiet operation, with many users praising its ability to run demanding games at high settings. However, a few verified reviews highlight serious reliability concerns, including multiple unit failures when connected to docking stations, and one user felt the newer model was a downgrade from its predecessor. Overall, the product is seen as a capable but expensive gaming rig, with mixed opinions on build quality and value.
Pros
- Compact and portable size
- Powerful gaming performance
- Quiet operation even under load
- Easy setup out of the box
- Good I/O with front USB ports
Cons
- Expensive for the specifications
- Reliability issues with docking stations
- Some units fail within a month
- Newer model feels like a downgrade
- Case feels a bit cheap
Thermaltake View i560T-170 V17B-B76B-56T-LCS Black 2024
This Thermaltake gaming desktop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its value, performance, and aesthetics. Users praise its ability to run modern games smoothly, quiet operation, and attractive RGB lighting. However, a few verified buyers report issues like a misaligned I/O shield and a tightly bent cable, which slightly dampen the otherwise strong sentiment.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Smooth gaming performance
- Quiet operation
- Attractive RGB lighting and design
- Easy setup and plug-and-play
Cons
- Misaligned I/O shield
- Tightly bent cable on motherboard
- Only 1TB storage included
- Graphics card brand differs from picture
- Needed to reinstall RGB software after updates
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU | Thermaltake View i560T-170 V17B-B76B-56T-LCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | Intel Core i7-14700F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 33 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | tower |
| PSU | 330W | 600W★ |
| Weight | 3.12 kg | 9.93 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 6 | 12★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 Output | HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort 2.1 | Display Port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ram (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Thermaltake View i560T-170 V17B-B76B-56T-LCS Black 2024
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong gpu (76th percentile)
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
Thermaltake View i560T-170 V17B-B76B-56T-LCS Black 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.
