ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU Black 2025
Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i1460 White 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 LCGS Quartz i1460 White 2024
This desktop PC comes with a 1TB SSD and 16GB DDR4 memory, which can be upgraded up to 128GB. It features a Thermaltake ARGB Tower Air Cooler and is VR-ready. The LAN supports up to 1000Mbps and Wi-Fi 5 is included. Overall, users find it well-equipped for gaming and general use.
Pros
- Large 1TB SSD storage
- Upgradable memory up to 128GB
- VR-ready desktop
- Efficient Thermaltake ARGB air cooler
- Fast LAN and Wi-Fi 5 support
Cons
- Wi-Fi 5 instead of Wi-Fi 6
- No mention of NVMe slot count
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X489AU | Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i1460 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | Intel Core i5-14400F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 20 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
| 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★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | 330W | 600W★ |
| Weight | 3.12 kg | 10.07 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 6 | 10★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 Output | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort 2.1 | 3x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| 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 LCGS Quartz i1460 White 2024
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong port selection (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong gpu (76th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.
