Asus just put out their new mini PC, the ExpertCenter PN54. It's built for today and has local speed-up for AI models. This helps keep data safe and secure. You can buy the PN54 right now from Asus's web shop.
You can get the PN54 in a few ways:
- Barebone Version: Starts at $589, comes with an AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 CPU. This one has no RAM or place to store stuff.
- APU Add: For another $110, you get an AMD Ryzen AI 5 350 CPU.
- Best Model: Costs $1100. This has an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 CPU, 16 GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
The PN54 is small, sized at 130 x 130 x 34 millimeters and has a weight of 550 grams (no RAM or SSD yet). Key parts include:
- RAM: Takes up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM in two slots (you can put these in or change them).
- Storage: Has a spot for an M.2 2280 SSD that you can swap out.
- Network: Comes with a WiFi 6E card and two 2.5 GBit/s Ethernet slots.
- Ports:
- Lots of USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (front and back).
- One USB 4 port at the back, can do image output and USB Power Delivery (PD) up to 100 watts. This lets the mini PC run off a compatible screen.
- One HDMI 2.1 port.
- Two DisplayPort 1.4 ports.
The Asus ExpertCenter PN54 also has:
- Sound: Two built-in speakers, each putting out 2 watts.
- Safety & Easy Use: A fingerprint scanner for safe sign-ins.
- AI Reach: A special Copilot button to turn on an AI helper fast.
The PN54 wants to be a small but strong computer choice, looking at new AI uses.
