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ASUS ROG NUC Gaming 2025

91.4 Developers Score
Intel Core Ultra 9 32GB RAM 2TB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mini
Why we recommend this

Its 24-core Intel 275HX CPU and discrete NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU deliver desktop-class gaming performance in a compact 3L chassis. The system's QuietFlow cooling and tool-free upgrade design make it both quiet and user-serviceable. This mini PC is best for gamers who need maximum power in a small footprint for high-refresh-rate 1440p or 4K gaming.

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85 Developers Score
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 128GB RAM 4TB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Tower
Why we recommend this

Its standout feature is the massive 192GB of DDR5 RAM paired with a 24-core Intel 285K CPU, providing extreme multitasking capability. The build is a powerful tower workstation with extensive connectivity, including Wi-Fi 6E and numerous rear ports for multiple monitors and peripherals. This desktop is best for developers running heavy virtual machines or data scientists processing large in-memory datasets.

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ASUS Ascent GX10

26.7 Developers Score
NVIDIA GB10 128GB RAM 1TB NVIDIA Grace Blackwell Desktop
Why we recommend this

Its standout feature is the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip paired with 128GB of LPDDR5x unified RAM, delivering petaflop-scale AI performance in a compact 1.48kg chassis. The system is further specialized with a 10Gb Ethernet port and 200Gb QSFP112 networking for high-throughput data transfer. This desktop is best for AI researchers and developers needing a powerful, integrated platform for full-stack model training and deployment.

ASUS Ascent GX10 desktop
Price $3,494