I just got this item recently to replace an old Windows 10 computer that couldn't be upgraded. It does everything my wife and I need, including handling almost a dozen USB devices (printer, scanner, external sound card, etc.). All my software works, including some things I couldn't get working on the old computer. I like the fact that it has an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor (3800 MHz,16 cores, 22 threads), and the technology overall is US and Taiwan, rather than China. I got it with 32GB memory and 1TB of storage. It even has room to accept a second SATA hard drive. This is not your run-of-the-mill mini-computer, but a serious desktop replacement. It has ports for 4 monitors (2 HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt) and supposedly can natively handle up to 4K total monitor space. I suspect it could handle more monitors by using DisplayLink; I'm using the two HDMI ports but then using a DisplayLink adapter through a USB-A port for the third monitor, and that works fine. There are 7 USB ports (including the two Thunderbolt ports), 2.5gbps ethernet, wifi and Bluetooth, so plenty of connectivity. I haven't used all those capabilities, but what I've used has been flawless. One thing missing is there's no jack for audio, but that wasn't a problem for us because we were already using a Focusrite external sound card. I guess they assume most people are using USB audio these days. It comes with Windows 11 Pro. Setup was easy, it was even easy to set up a local account without connecting to a Microsoft account (maybe Microsoft has decided to stop pushing the online accounts so hard). It has a fan, but I never hear it running. Most of the time, the case is cool to the touch. Overall, very satisfied with this purchase. Read more

And I do mean WOW! I had my 10 yr+ old Tower gave up the ghost (thermal failure due to dust buildup I think). In shopping for a replacement I ran across ASUS's NUC (Next Unit of Computing) line and chose this one. Roughly 4" square and 1.5 inches tall it is an amazing piece of technology. The tall version allows for an 1 additional SATA hard or SSD drive and one 2242 NvME SSD. I put a two TB drive in each one adding another $150 after purchase. It has more connections than I envision using. I won't belabor the number and type connections. That's in the description. This unit is FAST. This actually the first "desktop" computer I have ever had and that is nice; easy to change connections and when freed from those connections you can open the chassis without tools. No need to open it except for drive changes and adding more memory. It comes with 32 GB of memory, more than enough for the average or even agressive user. The Thunderbolt C ports are very fast and continue to amaze me when I hook the appropriate drive up. Mine runs 24 x 7 as sort of a "home server" and it hasn't missed a beat. If you are shopping for a new computer, give this a good look. After 30 years in the computer business, I have never been so impressed with a personal computer. This is a must, must buy and receives my highest recommendation!! Read more

I was so looking forward to replacing a laptop with this Mini PC - all the power and most importantly - all the ports right there in the unit! Unfortunately this unit suffers from all kinds of issues. I had purchased a GEEKOM unit but sent it back as the USB C ports did not work. I bit the bullet and spent lots more for this model only to discover that the USB Port issue is here too! So now I have tries 3 ASUS NUV Pro Mini PCs only to discover that they all have this issue. STAY AWAY! I just ordered the Lenovo Mini-PC and hope that my search is over and there are no issues with this one. At least is has a totally different motherboard - should be a great solution. BTW - The company this unit came from claimed GREAT AFTER SALE SERVICE but I have not seen any of it. Read more

I am going back to my windows roots and getting off the APPLE treadmill. My mini-mac is end-of-life. This system coat one third of a mini-Mac with these feature, and I can crack the shell and add more and more to it, myself. Remember those days? Sorry Steve. Read more

Mostly BAD experiences!!! BOTH with the ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI Mini PC + Seller/Support! GENERAL CONTEXT This purchase, ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI Mini PC was to be a REPLACEMENT for personal use My 12-year old, Windows 7 Ultimate PC, suffered "electrical" related problems, including other systems/equipment in our home...yes, 12-years old and windows 7...not Windows 8, not Windows 10, not even Windows 11 – rather, I was still on windows 7 ultimate + 12 year old hardware! It just worked…till it did not. See screenshot... Dealt with this for about 5 weeks ultimately, between late February 2025 when "locking/bricking" system symptoms occurred (and weeks of troubleshooting, using Macrium Reflect with Baseline Images that WORKED) then after weeks of Windows Updates that FAILED, combined with negative interactions with Seller/Support... Overall, ended up buying the GEEKOM AX8 Pro AI (AMD platform), which up to today (April 28, 2025) has seemingly functioned without problems, issues or concerns, particularly "Windows Updates" performed just yesterday...no problems... NOW - THE BRAND NEW ASUS NUC PC (Intel Computer) But from January 30, 2025 to April 22, 2025...lost/spent/exhausted an estimated 100 hours "trying" to get this ASUS NUC 14 Pro system to "just work" after windows updates, and could not! Reverted as far back as "RESET THIS PC" measures/steps in Windows, to baseline Windows 11 Pro OS, and attempted February/March 2025 Features/Enhancements updates, with Cumulative Updates - "without" success, rather the opposite, 100% failure Symptoms: NUC PC worked fine, until Windows Updates POST Windows Updates See screenshot, for hours (even overnight, first occurrence and hours stuck) - multiple times, same exact results – unusable system after windows updates attempts LOCKED UP/FREEZES/CANNOT ACCESS NOR CONTROL Rev's High Loud Fan Significant Heat Same screen(s) mostly, either that like attached screenshot, or sometimes “desktop” Yes, "sometimes" got into/to the "desktop", to only experience in minutes, 100% lockup/freeze, unable to "control" with Mouse or Keyboard Nothing else plugged in Keyboard, mouse, monitor, network and power cables only No printers, no gaming, no USB devices, nothing PC Reset, computer works…gets Windows Update, computer fails System Restore (Macrium Reflect) - multiple images, from Baseline to week 3 of February, worked well...until...Windows updates happened, then same results as above. Ultimately, YES, I was refunded nearly $1,000 - for my first ever, stronger or top end hardware and current operating system purchase, after nearly 30+ years Windows PC Use/Experience...never bought anything above "average", but thought I would give this ASUS NUC 14 Pro Mini PC a try...and unfortunately, encountered bad experiences between it and windows operating system updates! Maybe (guess its possible) Windows Updates have FIXED since then...but I am now about 2 weeks into the GEEKOM AMD AX8 Pro Mini PC, and Windows Updates through yesterday, are still being used/working, without problems thus far! NOW - THE SELLER/SUPPORT Seller/Support experience, left a lot to be desired....especially since 1-hour response is advertised, but in summary: 2025.04.04 - first contacted, advised of NUC/Windows Update problems/issues 2025.04.22 – full refund was received, credited back to credit card 18 days, start to finish, "waiting" for Seller's 1-hour response, ended up in reality being on average, 2-3 days responses! Sellers responses were as follows; First told to return Not told why, or for what Then told system NOT compatible with Windows Update/Release Then told "full refund" Then told "will send replacement" Then told "full refund" Finally received full refund...but, this was after weeks of not being productive, troubleshooting, isolating root cause, communications and interactions (delayed) with seller, and subsequent purchase of a replacement AMD solution (vs. INTEL/ASUS)... Thus, AVERAGE 3-star rating...slightly positive...not 100% bad, not 100% good...middle ground, favoring good slightly, based up full refund ultimately being received Hoping for the best moving forward and "maybe" not have to deal with Windows Updates problems on the prior ASUS Intel platform, at least not for a while...using the current GEEKOM AMD platform instead…fingers crossed! Read more

Very nice mini computer, fast and responsive Read more

I setup this NUC 14 pro with a single 24 inch ASUS PC Monitor(10yr old PA24Q proart monitor). The fan runs on high making some noise, when more than 60 chrome browser tabs are open(as a test). The PC blows warm air over the ports and connecting wires, which causes worry about long term reliability. After purchase, i read some online tech website review which mentions that unlike NUC 14 Pro+, NUC 14 pro has a throttled TDP or power compared to 65w Rating of i7-155H in NUC 14 pro +(which has aluminum chassis and better heat dissipation setup). This particular NUC 14pro variant is extra tall (for additional SSD), but the increased space does not translate into better heat dissipation. "Air intake/ventilation grill is open only on one side, which I think due to some pc parts blocking the other side(which closed dummy grill in the chassis. I want to keep it, but have almost made up my mind now to return it. The main reason for return is not the inefficient thermal setup or the alleged throttled lower power processor, but the BIOS error warnings and having to opt to start with previous settings warnings everything. The startup has been slow/problematic(even before the BIOS errors started after startup). The power button needs to be held for a few seconds for the PC to start , as it will not start with a single press of the power button!!?? Not sure if this is an isolated issue, or a common issue on all NUC 14 pros. For a total cost of ~USD$1200, which is close to what a 2024 Dell XPS 13 would cost during regular sales, I expected more from NUC 14 pro(for the money), in terms of stability, heat management, considering that it does not come with a screen, speakers, touchpad/keyboard, or battery to save work in case of power failure. Those are additional expenses. These 3rd party assembled NUC 14pro seem to be over priced, especially considering the inefficient hear dissipation. I am wondering how much heat/fan noise will be generated(along with potentially lower long term reliability) if I connect 4 screens to the available ports on the back of this NUC 14pro. There is no ASUS branding on the NUC 14 pro. ASUS by itself seems to selling only NUC 14 pro +, but I would worry about lobg term reliability of those as well. I hope to update this review with more photos/information. Read more

fast delivery, smaller than i thought it would be, only about 2 inches tall and 4 inches wide, comes with power cords and everything you need, just got delivered so i need to try it out, waiting for my new mouse and keyboard full of led lights on them and a new mini led monitor Read more