ASUS ROG NUC 970 (2024)

A gaming mini PC built around a laptop RTX 4070 and Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, the ROG NUC 970 splits its display outputs: the discrete GPU drives one HDMI 2.1 and two DisplayPort 1.4a, while a Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port (DisplayPort 2.1 via the integrated Intel Arc graphics) handles a fourth. The front has an SD Express slot, two USB-A 10 Gb/s and a headset jack; the rear adds two more USB-A 10 Gb/s, two USB 2.0, and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet.

Gaming mini PC (RTX 4070) with Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, dual DisplayPort 1.4a, four USB-A ports, SD Express reader, and 2.5GbE.

Device Information

Manufacturer
ASUS
Release Year
2024
Model Number
RNUC14SRKU9 (ROG NUC 970)
Category
Desktop

Available Ports

Connector Quantity Label Notes
Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) 1 Thunderbolt 4 (rear) DisplayPort 2.1 alt mode via integrated Intel Arc; supports fast charging output
HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard) 1 HDMI (rear, dGPU) From RTX 4070; 4K@120Hz (FRL)
DisplayPort 1.4 2 DisplayPort (rear, dGPU) DP 1.4a from RTX 4070
USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2) 4 USB-A 10Gbps (2 rear, 2 front) 10 Gb/s
USB Type-A (USB 2.0) 2 USB-A (rear) USB 2.0
RJ-45 (2.5G Ethernet) 1 Ethernet (rear) 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
SD Card Slot (UHS-II) 1 SD card (front) SD Express 8.0 (modeled as UHS-II — closest approved tier)
3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) 1 Audio combo jack (front) Headphone/mic combo

Notes & Compatibility

CORRECTION vs queue draft: outputs are 1x HDMI 2.1 + 2x DisplayPort 1.4a (from the RTX 4070) + 1x Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1 (from integrated Intel Arc) — not dual HDMI. Front SD slot is SD Express 8.0, modeled as UHS-II (no SD Express tier in the approved palette). External power adapter — not modeled.

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