ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Barebone Kit Mini PC w/ Intel 14th Gen Core Ultra 9 $499.00 + Free Shipping

ghettocowboy

Dec 26, 2025 10:49 PM

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ghettocowboyDec 26, 2025 10:49 PM

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If it were Luna Lake 32gb version I would be all over this

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ctslive

Dec 27, 2025 12:08 AM

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ctsliveDec 27, 2025 12:08 AM

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https://slickdeals.net/f/19020985-hp-elitedesk-8-mini-g1i-desktop-core-ultra-5-235t-32gb-ddr5-512gb-gen4-ssd-thunderbolt-4-3-yrs-warranty-win11p-787-55-more?from_da_id=85662077

Better CPU
512 GB SSD
32 GB RAM
Windows 11 Pro

Business class desktop

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HenryA7383

Dec 27, 2025 3:41 AM

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HenryA7383Dec 27, 2025 3:41 AM

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Walmart shows this as a $100 discount; down from $599.

kingchicken

Dec 27, 2025 4:00 AM

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kingchickenDec 27, 2025 4:00 AM

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Quote from ctslive

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https://slickdeals.net/f/19020985-hp-elitedesk-8-mini-g1i-desktop-core-ultra-5-235t-32gb-ddr5-512gb-gen4-ssd-thunderbolt-4-3-yrs-warranty-win11p-787-55-more?from_da_id=85662077Better CPU512 GB SSD32 GB RAMWindows 11 ProBusiness class desktop

This Ultra 9, albeit one generation older, should still be better than the Ultra 5 linked in the HP. Not questioning the HP is an overall better deal with RAM (1x32gb), SSD and Windows OS.

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Ride_The_Sky

Dec 27, 2025 4:45 AM

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Ride_The_SkyDec 27, 2025 4:45 AM

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Quote from ctslive

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https://slickdeals.net/f/19020985-hp-elitedesk-8-mini-g1i-desktop-core-ultra-5-235t-32gb-ddr5-512gb-gen4-ssd-thunderbolt-4-3-yrs-warranty-win11p-787-55-more?from_da_id=85662077

Better CPU
512 GB SSD
32 GB RAM
Windows 11 Pro

Business class desktop

While its overpriced for most people, and it won't be performance focused but more on reliability. I bought one of these for $500 and mounted behind our TV in the office to set it up as our primary video conferencing device. Even though that also had a decent processor, it was not fast probably due to lack of strong GPU.
I got it from newegg, it still running without a single issue or any hardware problem, and can run 24/7.
I've been out of processor game too long so I can't figure out the numbering anymore.
I'm thinking of getting one for home file server so I can access files via tailgate, maybe I'll look at Dell refurbished. Any suggestions for around $500?

Danbo3330

Dec 27, 2025 5:01 AM

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Danbo3330Dec 27, 2025 5:01 AM

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Quote from kingchicken

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This Ultra 9, albeit one generation older, should still be better than the Ultra 5 linked in the HP. Not questioning the HP is an overall better deal with RAM (1x32gb), SSD and Windows OS.

Except that it isn't... and I own the Ultra 9 in question. It's newer & faster architecture at a lower TDP.

SkillfulHeart577

Dec 27, 2025 5:12 AM

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SkillfulHeart577Dec 27, 2025 5:12 AM

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Going to see lots more barebones deals and systems once the lack of ram really hits.

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kingchicken

Dec 27, 2025 5:26 PM

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kingchickenDec 27, 2025 5:26 PM

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Quote from Danbo3330

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Except that it isn't... and I own the Ultra 9 in question. It's newer & faster architecture at a lower TDP.

Looks like the rest of the internet disagrees.
https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Com...vsm2409506

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GlenR1272

Dec 27, 2025 5:49 PM

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GlenR1272Dec 27, 2025 5:49 PM

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Might also look at the Apple Mini M4. It has superior performance and can get at an even cheaper price.

https://nanoreview.net/en/cpu-com...s-apple-m4

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1111111111

Dec 28, 2025 2:06 AM

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1111111111Dec 28, 2025 2:06 AM

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Quote from kingchicken

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Looks like the rest of the internet disagrees.
https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Com...vsm2409506

Looks like you incorrectly have the 235U chosen in the comparison instead of the 235T.
Correct comparison with different results:
https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-Ultra-9-185H-vs-Intel-Core-Ultra-5-235T/m2281017vsm... [userbenchmark.com]

bk_InAZ

Dec 29, 2025 10:53 AM

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bk_InAZDec 29, 2025 10:53 AM

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Quote from GlenR1272

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Might also look at the Apple Mini M4. It has superior performance and can get at an even cheaper price.

https://nanoreview.net/en/cpu-com...s-apple-m4

The M4 is a really great SOC design! But you're locked into the unified memory size you buy. And you're locked into Apple world. Many of my friends use Apple machines, then they buy the PC emulator, then they buy a licensed copy of Windows to run the software they need. And they're stuck with the Apple keyboard and one-button mouse. We gave our iMac away- it was a hassle for an old hacker like me. Really beautifully made and designed though.

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sleeplover

Dec 31, 2025 10:28 PM

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Quote from bk_InAZ

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The M4 is a really great SOC design! But you're locked into the unified memory size you buy. And you're locked into Apple world. Many of my friends use Apple machines, then they buy the PC emulator, then they buy a licensed copy of Windows to run the software they need. And they're stuck with the Apple keyboard and one-button mouse. We gave our iMac away- it was a hassle for an old hacker like me. Really beautifully made and designed though.

I don't think youre stuck with an apple keyboard or mouse....
But ok

GlenR1272

Jan 1, 2026 10:04 PM

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GlenR1272Jan 1, 2026 10:04 PM

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Quote from bk_InAZ

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The M4 is a really great SOC design! But you're locked into the unified memory size you buy. And you're locked into Apple world. Many of my friends use Apple machines, then they buy the PC emulator, then they buy a licensed copy of Windows to run the software they need. And they're stuck with the Apple keyboard and one-button mouse. We gave our iMac away- it was a hassle for an old hacker like me. Really beautifully made and designed though.

Have zero interest in ever using Windows again in my life.

My background was internals and did that for years. Wrote three TCP/IP stacks in the 80s. But now I am old and have zero interest in doing anything low level.

I have been playing with Antigravity because it is amazing. and these types of tools are much better supported on MacOS or even GNU/Linux than they are on Windows.

404_Deal_Not_Found

Jan 7, 2026 4:10 AM

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The ram cost more than the NuC and a top tier m.2. We are in desperate times.

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