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ASUS ROG NUC Teardown and Upgrade Guide: In-Depth Look at Internal Structure
This video provides a detailed guide to disassembling the ASUS ROG NUC, examining its internal structure and upgrade potential. It covers the cooling system, SSD and RAM slots, wireless LAN card replacement methods, and offers tips for effective heat dissipation.
1. 🚀 Introducing the ASUS ROG NUC and Preparation for Disassembly
- ✅ The term changed from 'NUC' to 'ROG NUC' as Intel handed it over to ASUS.
- ✅ Preparing a review and will briefly introduce disassembly tips.
00:00 - 00:21
1. 🚀 Introducing the ASUS ROG NUC and Preparation for Disassembly
- ✅ The term changed from 'NUC' to 'ROG NUC' as Intel handed it over to ASUS.
- ✅ Preparing a review and will briefly introduce disassembly tips.
00:22 - 01:41
2. 🛠️ ROG NUC Disassembly Step-by-Step Guide: Front Panel Removal Cautions
- ✅ Remove screws on the back and below the ROG logo (use PH2 standard screwdriver).
- ✅ Use a spudger to separate the front cover starting from the bottom.
- ⚠️ Remove the front panel carefully to avoid damaging the RGB cable.
01:42 - 02:43
3. ⚙️ Internal Structure Analysis: RAM, SSD Slots, and Wireless LAN Card Information
- ✅ Provides dual DDR5 SODIMM RAM slots.
- ✅ The first SSD slot comes with a heatsink pre-installed; the second slot requires an additional heatsink.
- ✅ Killer 1750X wireless LAN card supporting Wi-Fi 7 (BE model).
02:44 - 04:30
4. ❄️ In-Depth Analysis of CPU/GPU Cooling System: Vapor Chamber and Heatsink Design
- ✅ The entire motherboard must be removed to cool the CPU/GPU.
- ✅ Maximizes cooling performance using a massive vapor chamber and thick heatsink.
- ✅ Uses regular thermal paste instead of liquid thermal (considering the standing orientation).
04:31 - 05:23
5. 💨 Cooling Fan and Overall Cooling Design Evaluation, Wrap-up
- ✅ Equipped with two 120mm cooling fans.
- ✅ The cooling design can be considered SFF-grade.
- ✅ Assembly is the reverse of disassembly; feel free to ask questions in the comments!