The Asus ExpertCenter PN42 is smaller than a conventional desktop and about the size of a mobile phone. The compact size of the PN42 saves workspace, which can be particularly useful in smaller work environments or areas with limited space. The compact size of the mini-PC makes it perfect for transport, which can be helpful if you need to switch between different workstations.
PC type | Desktop PC |
Operating System Version | Windows 11 Pro |
Processor family | N-Series |
Exact USB ports | USB-A 2.0 (3x), USB-A 3.0 (4x) |
Video connections | DisplayPort (2x), HDMI (1x) |
Network connections | RJ45 (2x) |
Item number | 32837634 |
Manufacturer | ASUS |
Category | PC |
Manufacturer No. | 90MS02L1-M000M0 |
Release date | 2.5.2023 |
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Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
PC type | Desktop PC |
Operating system | Windows |
Operating System Version | Windows 11 Pro |
Language | English, French, German, Italian |
Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
Number of processors | 1x |
Processor family | N-Series |
Processor type | Intel N100 |
Clock frequency | 1 GHz |
Max. turbo clock rate | 3.40 GHz |
Max. TDP | 65 W |
Overclock clock frequency | 3.40 GHz |
Number of processor cores | 4 -Core |
Number of threads | 4 |
Cache | 6 MB |
Socket | BGA 1264 |
Processor cooling type | Air cooled |
Memory | 4 GB |
Max. supported memory | 32 GB |
Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
Number of memory slots | 2 |
Disk type | SSD |
Total capacity | 128 GB |
Form factor | M.2 |
SSD capacity | 128 GB |
HDD capacity | 0.13 TB |
Further data carrier type | SSD |
Storage capacity | 128 GB |
Form factor | Special |
Graphics hardware | Integrated graphics |
Graphics card model | Intel UHD Graphics |
Number of graphics cards | 0 |
Max. port speed | 2500 Mbit/s |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Form factor | Small Form |
USB ports | USB-A |
Exact USB ports | USB-A 2.0 (3x), USB-A 3.0 (4x) |
Video connections | DisplayPort (2x), HDMI (1x) |
Network connections | RJ45 (2x) |
Audio Connections | Jack 3.5mm In (1x), Jack 3.5mm Out (1x) |
Optical drive type | No drive |
Power supply | 65 W |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Length | 13.20 cm |
Width | 12.75 cm |
Height | 5.76 cm |
Weight | 0.84 kg |
Product Safety |
Length | 30 cm |
Width | 22 cm |
Height | 7 cm |
Weight | 1.72 kg |
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The Asus ExpertCenter PN42 is more convincing as a barebone than in the complete PC configuration, which is too spartan for practical use. Only those who want to connect three digital displays will have to go for the complete PC, as this configuration is not available as a barebone - and possibly replace the memory and SSD directly...
