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Discover the versatility of barebone desktops and Intel NUCs at Mwave! Our selection of compact and customisable desktop solutions includes models from leading brands like Asus, Intel, MSI, and Shuttle. Whether you need a system for home computing, media centres, or small business servers, we have the perfect solution for you.
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ASUS NUC13RNGi9 NUC 13 Extreme Barebone Kit - Core i7 13th Gen - ASUS Core i7-13700K processor, 16 cores up to 5.4GHz ASUS Thermal Velocity Boost - 3x M.2 key M slots - Dual channel DDR5 SODIMM 64GB max 4800MHz - ASUS 2.5GbE (i226-V) / 10GbE (AQC113) LAN - 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Type-C ports - Rear: 6x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A - Front: 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 1x USB Gen2x2 Type-C - Full modular - 750W 80+ Gold PSU - Raptor Canyon - RNUC13RNGi70000 - RNUC13RNGi70001- 3 Years Limited WarrantySKU#: AC60171 Model#: RNUC13RNGi70001$1,999.00$1,199.00In Stock at Mwave -
MSI Cubi NUC 1M Barebone Mini PC - CPU: Intel Core 7 150U - GPU: Integrated Graphics - RAM: 2x DDR5 SODIMM Slots, up to 64GB - Storage: 2x M.2 SSD Slots, 1x 2.5" Bay - I/O: 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 2x Thunderbolt/USB-C, 2x HDMI 2.0 Out, 2x RJ45, Card Reader, Combo Jack - Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 - No OS - Cubi NUC 1M-001BAUSKU#: AC74564 Model#: Cubi NUC 1M-001BAU$899.00$769.00In Stock at Mwave -
MSI Cubi 5 12M Barebone Mini PC - CPU: i7-1255U - GPU: Intel HD Graphics - RAM: 2x DDR4 2666/ 3200MHz SO-DIMMs, up to 64GB - Storage: 1x M.2 SSD (PCIe/ SATA auto switch), 1x 2.5" HDD / SSD3 - I/O: 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4, 2x RJ45, Combo Jack - WiFi + Bluetooth - VESA Support: 100x100mm - Cubi 5 12M-007BAUSKU#: AC61896 Model#: Cubi 5 12M-007BAU$749.00In Stock at Mwave -
ASUS NUC 13 Pro Tall Core i7-1360P Barebone Mini PC - Intel Core i7-1360P Processor (18M Cache, up to 5.00 GHz) - 12 Cores 16 Threads - MAX 64GB (2 Slots) DDR4 3200Mhz 1.2 SODIMM Memory - 1x Gen 4 (m.2 22x80 slot) or Gen 3 M.2 storage slot - Front: 2x USB 3.2 - Rear: 2x USB 4 (type C Thunderbolt 4), 1x USB 3.2, 1x USB 2.0 - 3.5mm headphone/mic jack - Intel Ethernet Controller i226-V + Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211(Gig+) - Arena Canyon - RNUC13ANHI700000I - 3 Years Limited WarrantySKU#: AC61954 Model#: RNUC13ANHI700000I$1,099.00$799.00In Stock at Mwave -
ASUS 14 Pro+ Mini PC Barebone Kit - Intel Core Ultra 9 185H Processor - Graphics: Intel ARC Graphics - Memory Support: 2x SO-DIMM, Up to DDR5 5600 8~96GB, Up to 2x 48GB - Storage Support: 1x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD, 1x M.2 2242 PCIex4 NVMe SSD - Network: Intel WiFi 6E AX211 2x2 + BT 5.3 - Front I/O: 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2x2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 - Back I/O: 2x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 2x USB-A 2.0, 2x HDMI 2.1, RJ45, DC-in - RNUC14RVSU900000ISKU#: AC73897 Model#: RNUC14RVSU900000I$1,429.00$1,298.00In Stock at Mwave -
MSI Cubi 5 12M Barebone Mini PC - CPU: i5-1235U - GPU: Intel HD Graphics - RAM: 2x DDR4 2666/ 3200MHz SO-DIMMs, up to 64GB - Storage: 1x M.2 SSD (PCIe/ SATA auto switch), 1x 2.5" HDD / SSD3 - I/O: 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4, 2x RJ45, Combo Jack - WiFi + Bluetooth - VESA Support: 100x100mm - Cubi 5 12M-008BAUSKU#: AC61897 Model#: Cubi 5 12M-008BAU$599.00$499.00In Stock at Mwave -
ASUS NUC 13 Pro Slim Core i7-1360P Barebone Mini PC - Slim - Intel Core i7-1360P Processor (18M Cache, up to 5.00 GHz) - 12 Cores 16 Threads - MAX 64GB (2 Slots) DDR4 3200Mhz SODIMM Memory - 1x Gen 4 (m.2 22x80 slot) or Gen 3 M.2 storage slot - Front: 2x USB 3.2 - Rear: 2x USB 4 (type C Thunderbolt 4), 1x USB 3.2, 1x USB 2.0 - 3.5mm headphone/mic jack - Intel Ethernet Controller i226-V + Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211(Gig+) - Arena Canyon - RNUC13ANKI700000I - RNUC13ANKI700004I - 3 Years Limited WarrantySKU#: AC61953 Model#: RNUC13ANKI700000I$1,099.00$899.00In Stock at Mwave -
ASUS Mini PC PN52 Barebone Kit - AMD Ryzen 5 5600H - CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H Processor 3.3GHz (16M Cache, up to 4.2GHz) - Graphics: Integrated Radeon Graphics - Memory: 2x SO-DIMM DDR4 Slots (Up to 3200MHz) - Storage: 1x 2.5" SATA HDD Slot, 1x M.2 2280 SATA/PCIe 3.0 SSD Slot NVMe Support (Up to 1TB) - Connectivity: Wifi 6E + Bluetooth 5.2 - Rear: 1x USB 3.2 Gen2, 2x USB 3.2 Gen1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (w/ DP output & PD), 2x HDMI, 1x Port Front: 2x USB-A, 1x USB-C, Audio - PN52-R5BAREBONESSKU#: AC60894 Model#: PN52-R5BAREBONES$699.00$499.00In Stock at Mwave -
ASUS NUC13ANKi3 NUC Pro Barebone Kit - i5 13th Gen - Slim - Intel Core i5-1340P Processor (12M Cache, up to 4.60 GHz) - 12 Cores 16 Threads - MAX 64GB (2 Slots) DDR4 3200Mhz 1.2 SODIMM Memory - 1x m.2 22x80 slot- Front: 2x USB 3.2 - Rear: 2x USB 4 (type C Thunderbolt 4), 1x USB 3.2, 1x USB 2.0 - 3.5mm headphone/mic jack - Intel Ethernet Controller i226-V + Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211(Gig+) - Arena Canyon - RNUC13ANKI500000I / RNUC13ANKI500004I - 3 Years Limited WarrantySKU#: AC61951 Model#: RNUC13ANKI500000I$829.00$629.00In Stock at Mwave -
MSI PRO DP10 13M Barebone Mini PC - Black - CPU: Intel Core: i7-1360P - RAM: 2x DDR4 2666/ 3200MHz SO-DIMMs, up to 64GB - Storage: 2x M.2 SSD PCIe, 1x 2.5 HDD/SSD - GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics - Network: WiFi 6E AX211 + Bluetooth 5.3 - I/O: Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, 5x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4, RJ45, D-Sub (VGA), WiFi Antenna, Combo Jack - Cooling System: Fan Cooler - AC Adapter/PSU: 120W - PRO DP10 13M-019BAUSKU#: AC61824 Model#: PRO DP10 13M-019BAU$849.00$719.00In Stock at Mwave -
MSI Cubi NUC 1M Barebone Mini PC - CPU: Intel Core 5 120U - GPU: Integrated Graphics - RAM: 2x DDR5 SODIMM Slots, up to 64GB - Storage: 2x M.2 SSD Slots, 1x 2.5" Bay - I/O: 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 2x Thunderbolt/USB-C, 2x HDMI 2.0 Out, 2x RJ45, Card Reader, Combo Jack - Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 - No OS - Cubi NUC 1M-002BAUSKU#: AC74565 Model#: Cubi NUC 1M-002BAU$749.00$629.00In Stock at Mwave -
MSI Cubi NUC 1M Barebone Mini PC - CPU: Intel Core 3 100U - GPU: Integrated Graphics - RAM: 2x DDR5 SODIMM Slots, up to 64GB - Storage: 2x M.2 SSD Slots, 1x 2.5" Bay - I/O: 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 2x Thunderbolt/USB-C, 2x HDMI 2.0 Out, 2x RJ45, Card Reader, Combo Jack - Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 - No OS - Cubi NUC 1M-003BAUSKU#: AC74566 Model#: Cubi NUC 1M-003BAU$599.00$389.00In Stock at Mwave -
ASUS 14 Pro Slim Mini PC Barebone Kit - Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Processor - Graphics: Intel ARC Graphics - Memory Support: (2 x SO-DIMM , DDR5-5600MHz memory, up to 48GB*2) - Storage Support: 1x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD, 1x M.2 2242 PCIe x4 NVMe SSD - Network: Intel WiFi 6E AX211 2x2 + BT 5.3 - Front I/O: 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2x2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1x Kensington Lock - Back I/O: 2x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1x USB-A 2.0, 2x HDMI 2.1, RJ45, DC-in - RNUC14RVKU50000SKU#: AC73888 Model#: RNUC14RVKU500000I$869.00$779.00In Stock at Mwave -
ASUS NUC13L3KV7 NUC Pro Barebone Kit - i7 13th Gen VPRO - Slim -Intel Core i7-1370P Processor - 12 Cores 16 Threads - MAX 64GB (2 Slots) DDR4 3200Mhz 1.2 SODIMM Memory - 1x Gen 4 (m.2 22x80 slot) or Gen 3 M.2 storage slot - Front: 2x USB 3.2 - Rear: 2x USB 4 (type C Thunderbolt 4), 1x USB 3.2, 1x USB 2.0 - 3.5mm headphone/mic jack - Intel Ethernet Controller i226-V + Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211(Gig+) - SWNUC13L3KV7000 - 3 Years Limited WarrantySKU#: AC74784 Model#: SWNUC13L3KV7000$1,181.95$999.00In Stock at Mwave -
MSI Cubi 5 12M Barebone Mini PC - CPU: Intel Core i3-1215U - GPU: Intel HD Graphics - RAM: 2x DDR4 2666/ 3200MHz SO-DIMMs, up to 64GB - Storage: 1x M.2 SSD (PCIe/ SATA auto switch), 1x 2.5" HDD / SSD3 - I/O: 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4, 2x RJ45, Combo Jack - WiFi + Bluetooth - VESA Support: 100x100mm - Cubi 5 12M-009BAUSKU#: AC61898 Model#: Cubi 5 12M-009BAU$449.00$369.00Currently Out of Stock -
ASUS 14 Pro Tall Mini PC Barebone Kit - Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Processor - Intel ARC Graphics - 2 x SODIMM , DDR5-5600MHz memory - Storage Support: 1x SATA 2.5" for SSD/HDD, 1x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD, 1x M.2 2242 PCIe x4 NVMe SSD - Intel WiFi 6E AX211 2x2 + BT 5.3 - Front I/O: 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2x2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1x Kensington Lock - Back I/O: 2x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1x USB-A 2.0, 2x HDMI 2.1, RJ45, DC-in - RNUC14RVHU700004I - RNUC14RVHU700000ISKU#: AC73892 Model#: RNUC14RVHU700004I$1,159.00$959.00Available at Supplier -
ASUS NUC 13 Pro Tall Core i5-1340P Barebone Mini PC - Intel Core i5-1340P Processor (12M Cache, up to 4.60 GHz) - 12 Cores 16 Threads - MAX 64GB (2 Slots) DDR4 3200Mhz 1.2 SODIMM Memory - 1x Gen 4 (m.2 22x80 slot) or Gen 3 M.2 storage slot - Front: 2x USB 3.2 - Rear: 2x USB 4 (type C Thunderbolt 4), 1x USB 3.2, 1x USB 2.0 - 3.5mm headphone/mic jack - Intel Ethernet Controller i226-V + Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211(Gig+) - Arena Canyon - RNUC13ANHI500000I - RNUC13ANHI500004I - 3 Years Limited WarrantySKU#: AC61952 Model#: RNUC13ANHI500000I$799.00$649.00In Stock at Mwave -
ASUS 14 Pro Slim Mini PC Kit - Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Processor - Graphics: Intel ARC Graphics - Memory Support: (2 x SO-DIMM , DDR5-5600MHz memory, up to 48GB*2) - Storage Support: 1x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD, 1x M.2 2242 PCIe x4 NVMe SSD - Network: Intel WiFi 6E AX211 2x2 + BT 5.3 - 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2x2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1x Kensington Lock - Back I/O: 2x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1x USB-A 2.0, 2x HDMI 2.1, RJ45, DC-in - RNUC14RVKU700000I / RNUC14RVKU700004I / NUC14RVKU7SKU#: AC73889 Model#: RNUC14RVKU700000I$1,179.00$1,029.00In Stock at Mwave -
ASUS PN41-S1 Fanless Barebone Kit - Intel Celeron N4500 4GB 128GB no OS - Operating System: No OS - Graphics: Integrated UHD Graphics - Memory: 4GB RAM - Storage: 128GB - Ports (Front): Audio, USB-C, USB-A - Ports (Rear): USB-C, RJ-45, 2x USB-A - Network: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps, 2.5G LAN - Dimensions: 115 x 115 x 49 mm - Weight: Approx 700g - PN41-S1FN4500M4S128SKU#: AC68254 Model#: PN41-S1FN4500M4S128$370.95$298.00In Stock at Mwave -
ASUS ExpertCenter PN53(Barebone) - AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS Processor, 35W TDP - Radeon Graphics - RAM support: 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM, Up to 2x 32GB (7000 Series CPU) - Storage Support: 2x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 slot, 1x SATA 6Gb/s connector for 2.5" HDD - Network: Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+), Bluetooth 5, 2x2, 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps, 2.5G LAN - Realtek ALC3251 HD Audio CODEC - Front Ports: USB-C 4, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, Audio - Back Ports: USB-C 4, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 2x HDMI, 1x Configurable Port - PN53-7R5BAREBONESSKU#: AC68280 Model#: PN53-7R5BAREBONES$799.00Available at Supplier -
Mini PC PL64 (Barebones) I7-1255U - Operating System: N/A - Intel Iris Xe Graphics - RAM Support: 2x DDR4 SO-DIMM (Max 32GB x2) - Storage Support: 2x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 Slots - Realtek ALC3251 HD Audio CODEC - Front Ports: 3x USB-A 3.2, 2x USB-A 3.1, 2x COM, Audio - Back Ports: 3x HDMI, 1x Intel (RJ45) 2.5G LAN, 1x Intel (RJ45) 1G LAN, 1x EDED Reset - PL64-i7BAREBONESSKU#: AC68284 Model#: PL64-i7BAREBONES$1,299.00Currently Out of Stock -
ASUS NUC13RNGi9 Extreme NUC - ASUS Core i7-13700K processor - 32GB SODIMM DDR5 Memory - 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD - Raptor CanyonSKU#: AC60277 Model#: RNUC13RNGi70000_BUNDLE_2$2,326.00$1,399.00In Stock at Mwave -
ASUS NUC13RNGi9 Extreme NUC - ASUS Core i7-13700K processor - 64GB SODIMM DDR5 Memory - 4TB NVMe M.2 SSD - Raptor CanyonSKU#: AC60278 Model#: RNUC13RNGi70000_BUNDLE_3$2,686.00$1,739.00In Stock at Mwave -
ASUS Mini PC PN52 - AMD Ryzen 5 5600H Processor - 32GB DDR4 SODIMM MEMORY - 1TB NVMe M.2 SSDSKU#: AC60931 Model#: PN52-R5_BUNDLE_03$898.00In Stock at Mwave -
ASUS Mini PC PN52 - AMD Ryzen 5 5600H Processor - 32GB DDR4 SODIMM MEMORY - 2TB NVMe M.2 SSDSKU#: AC60932 Model#: PN52-R5_BUNDLE_04$978.00In Stock at Mwave -
ASUS Mini PC PN52 - AMD Ryzen 5 5600H Processor - 64GB DDR4 SODIMM MEMORY - 2TB NVMe M.2 SSDSKU#: AC60933 Model#: PN52-R5_BUNDLE_05$1,086.00In Stock at Mwave -
ASUS RNUC13ANKI70000 - intel Core i7-1360P Processor - 16GB Sodimm DDR4 Memory - 1TB M.2 NVMe SSDSKU#: AC62182 Model#: RNUC13ANKI700000I_BUNDLE_2$1,243.00$999.00In Stock at Mwave -
ASUS RNUC13ANKI70000 - intel Core i7-1360P Processor - 32GB Sodimm DDR4 Memory - 1TB M.2 NVMe SSDSKU#: AC62183 Model#: RNUC13ANKI700000I_BUNDLE_3$1,297.00$1,039.00In Stock at Mwave -
ASUS RNUC13ANKI70000 - intel Core i7-1360P Processor - 64GB Sodimm DDR4 Memory - 2TB M.2 NVMe SSDSKU#: AC62185 Model#: RNUC13ANKI700000I_BUNDLE_5$1,486.00$1,199.00In Stock at Mwave -
ASUS RNUC13ANKI70000 - intel Core i7-1360P Processor - 16GB Sodimm DDR4 Memory - 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD - MWAVE Assembly + Testing - Microsoft Windows 11 Pro - 3 Years Limited WarrantySKU#: AC62187 Model#: RNUC13ANKI700000I_SYSTEM_4$1,580.00$1,259.00Ready to Build -
ASUS RNUC13ANKI70000 - intel Core i7-1360P Processor - 32GB Sodimm DDR4 Memory - 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD - MWAVE Assembly + Testing - Microsoft Windows 11 Pro - 3 Years Limited WarrantySKU#: AC62188 Model#: RNUC13ANKI700000I_SYSTEM_5$1,634.00$1,299.00Ready to Build -
ASUS RNUC13ANKI70000 - intel Core i7-1360P Processor - 64GB Sodimm DDR4 Memory - 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD - MWAVE Assembly + Testing - Microsoft Windows 11 Pro - 3 Years Limited WarrantySKU#: AC62192 Model#: RNUC13ANKI700000I_SYSTEM_6$1,823.00$1,469.00Ready to Build -
ASUS RNUC13ANKI50000 - intel Core i5-1340P Processor - 16GB Sodimm DDR4 Memory - 500GB M.2 NVMe SSDSKU#: AC62193 Model#: RNUC13ANKI500000I_BUNDLE_1$963.00$745.00In Stock at Mwave -
ASUS RNUC13ANKI50000 - intel Core i5-1340P Processor - 16GB Sodimm DDR4 Memory - 1TB M.2 NVMe SSDSKU#: AC62194 Model#: RNUC13ANKI500000I_BUNDLE_2$973.00$765.00In Stock at Mwave -
ASUS RNUC13ANKI50000 - intel Core i5-1340P Processor - 32GB Sodimm DDR4 Memory - 1TB M.2 NVMe SSDSKU#: AC62195 Model#: RNUC13ANKI500000I_BUNDLE_3$1,027.00$805.00In Stock at Mwave -
ASUS RNUC13ANKI50000 - intel Core i5-1340P Processor - 16GB Sodimm DDR4 Memory - 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD - MWAVE Assembly + Testing - Microsoft Windows 11 Pro - 3 Years Limited WarrantySKU#: AC62200 Model#: RNUC13ANKI500000I_SYSTEM_3$1,310.00$1,019.00Ready to Build -
ASUS RNUC13ANKI50000 - intel Core i5-1340P Processor - 32GB Sodimm DDR4 Memory - 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD - MWAVE Assembly + Testing - Microsoft Windows 11 Pro - 2 Years Limited WarrantySKU#: AC62202 Model#: RNUC13ANKI500000I_SYSTEM_5$1,364.00$1,069.00Ready to Build -
ASUS RNUC13ANKI50000 - intel Core i5-1340P Processor - 32GB Sodimm DDR4 Memory - 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD - MWAVE Assembly + Testing - Microsoft Windows 11 Pro - 3 Years Limited WarrantySKU#: AC62203 Model#: RNUC13ANKI500000I_SYSTEM_6$1,444.00$1,139.00Ready to Build -
ASUS RNUC13ANHI70000 - intel Core i7-1360P Processor - 16GB Sodimm DDR4 Memory - 1TB M.2 NVMe SSDSKU#: AC62209 Model#: RNUC13ANHI700000I_BUNDLE_2$1,243.00$945.00In Stock at Mwave -
ASUS RNUC13ANHI70000 - intel Core i7-1360P Processor - 32GB Sodimm DDR4 Memory - 1TB M.2 NVMe SSDSKU#: AC62211 Model#: RNUC13ANHI700000I_BUNDLE_3$1,297.00$985.00In Stock at Mwave
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Order barebone desktops and Intel NUCs online at Mwave
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Can I upgrade my barebone desktop with additional hardware components?
Yes, you can upgrade your barebone desktop with additional hardware components, such as RAM, storage drives, and graphics cards. Barebone desktops are designed to be easily customisable and upgradable, making them an ideal choice for users who want to build a computer tailored to their specific needs. However, it is important to ensure that any hardware upgrades are compatible with the barebone desktop's existing components.
Are NUCs suitable for gaming?
NUCs are capable of handling games, but their performance may not match that of a dedicated gaming desktop. Some NUC models come equipped with powerful CPUs and integrated GPUs that can run games at lower settings, while others can support external graphics cards for improved gaming performance. However, if you are a serious gamer or want to run graphically demanding games, a dedicated gaming desktop with a high-end graphics card is still the best option.
What operating systems are compatible with barebone desktops and NUCs?
Barebone desktops and NUCs are compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS. You should, however, check that the operating system you choose is compatible with the specific hardware components of your barebone desktop or NUC. Some models may require certain drivers or firmware updates to be installed for optimal performance with a specific operating system.
