Introducing the new ASRock NUC Ultra 300 Box Series mini PCs, computers designed for the industrial sector that offer Intel Core Ultra 3 processors.
These new mini PCs feature the new Intel Panther Lake generation ; specifically, we find the 16-core Intel Core Ultra 7 358H and the 8-core Intel Core Ultra 5 325. These processors stand out for their power and AI enhancements with optimization for these processes. These computers also stand out for their number of ports, their wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi 7, and the option of a 2.5G RJ45 cable connection.
Asrock offers two different sizes: the larger NUCs with the option of mounting a 2.5″ SATA SSD and other more compact ones called ASRock NUCS without space for that storage unit.
ASRock NUC Ultra 300 Box Series Specifications
For the ASRock NUC Ultra 300 Box Series engine we have options with various Panther Lake processors. These are low-power chips in Intel 18A (1.8nm) that consume only 25 W TPD. In addition, the most powerful version features the new Intel Arc B390 GPU and a fairly powerful AI core.
- Intel Core Ultra 7 358H 16C (4P 8E 4LPE) up to 4.8 GHz, Intel Arc B390 GPU 12 Ccres, AI 122 TOPS.
- Intel Core Ultra 5 325 8C (4P 4LPE) up to 4.5 GHz, Intel Arc 4 Xe Cores GPU, AI 40 TOPS.
For RAM, we have two SO-DIMM DDR5-6400/7200 MHz slots that support up to 96 GB. In terms of storage, we have an M.2 2280 PCIe 5 SSD connector and another M.2 2242 PCIe 4. In the system with the taller case, we have the option to mount a 2.5-inch SATA3 storage drive.
Other notable features
In terms of wireless connectivity, we have Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and one or two 2.5G Ethernet ports for wired connectivity. There are multiple connector options: on the front, we have several USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (DP1.4) ports, one USB4 (DP 2.0) port, two HDMI 2.1 connectors, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. In total, there are four simultaneous video outputs with resolutions up to 8K.
The power supply is external, and there is the option of using it with VESA support. The compatible operating system is Windows 11 Pro and also Linux, butit may not yet get the full performance out of these processors.
Price and availability
- The ASRock NUC Ultra 300 Box Series mini PCs are currently only available for industrial use from ASRock, but we will soon see them in stores such as Amazon.
