ASUS NUC 12 Compute Element
ASUS NUC Compute Elements, along with NUC Board and Chassis Elements, deliver the flexibility of modular computing
  • Featuring 12th Gen Intel® Core™ and Celeron® processors
  • Modular components for just-in-time system building
  • Easy upgrades with forward-compatible components
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 soldered-down
  • 4GB to 16GB soldered-down LPDDR5 memory
  • Support for up to quad 4k@60Hz displays
  • Generation agnostic heat-spreader thermal interface
  • Supports integration in to both stationary and mobile system designs
  • Qualified for 24x7 operation

*All ASUS NUC Element products are targeted for existing customers that have already invested in developing NUC Element designs and have been reviewed with NUC BDMs.

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ASUS NUC 12 Compute Element
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