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
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) | 1 | — | DP Alt Mode Thunderbolt | 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
Video outputs are 1x HDMI 2.1 and 2x DisplayPort 1.4a from the RTX 4070, plus 1x Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1 from the integrated Intel Arc; there’s no second 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.
Common questions
How many ports does the ASUS ROG NUC 970 (2024) have?
The ASUS ROG NUC 970 (2024) has 13 ports in total: 1 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1 × HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard), 2 × DisplayPort 1.4, 4 × USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 2 × USB Type-A (USB 2.0), 1 × RJ-45 (2.5G Ethernet), 1 × SD Card Slot (UHS-II) and 1 × 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic).
What kinds of ports does the ASUS ROG NUC 970 (2024) have?
By connector family, the ASUS ROG NUC 970 (2024) has 6 USB, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 1 Network, 1 Storage and 1 Audio.
How many USB ports does the ASUS ROG NUC 970 (2024) have?
The ASUS ROG NUC 970 (2024) has 6 USB ports: 4 × USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2) and 2 × USB Type-A (USB 2.0). It also has 1 Thunderbolt port (1 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)), which uses the USB-C connector shape.
What video connections does the ASUS ROG NUC 970 (2024) have?
The ASUS ROG NUC 970 (2024) has 4 ports that can carry video: 1 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1 × HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard) and 2 × DisplayPort 1.4. Its Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) port supports DisplayPort Alt Mode, so video travels over the USB-C connector itself with a suitable cable or adapter.
