The Asus ExpertCenter PN42 is smaller than a conventional desktop and about the size of a smartphone. The compact size of the PN42 saves workspace, which can be particularly useful in smaller offices 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 |
Processor family | N-Series |
Graphics card model | Intel UHD Graphics |
Operating System Version | Windows 11 Pro |
Video connections | DisplayPort (2x), HDMI (1x) |
Exact USB ports | USB-A 2.0 (3x), USB-A 3.0 (4x) |
Network connections | RJ45 (2x) |
Item number | 32837634 |
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 | 1 x |
Processor family | N-Series |
Processor type | Intel N100 |
Clock frequency | 1 GHz |
Max. turbo clock rate | 3.40 GHz |
Overclock clock frequency | 3.40 GHz |
Number of processor cores | 4 -Core |
Max. Turbo Clock frequency Performance Cores | 3.40 GHz |
Number of threads | 4 |
Cache | 6 MB |
Socket | BGA 1264 |
Processor cooling type | Air cooled |
Memory | 128 GB |
Memory configuration | 2 x 16GB |
Max. supported memory | 32 GB |
Memory type | DDR4-RAM |
RAM speed | 4000 MHz |
Set clock frequency | 4000 MHz |
Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
Number of memory slots | 2 |
Number of free memory slots | 2 |
Disk type | SSD |
Total capacity | 128 GB |
Form factor | M.2 |
SSD capacity | 128 GB |
Further data carrier type | SSD |
Form factor | Special |
Graphics hardware | Integrated graphics |
Graphics card model | Intel UHD Graphics |
Graphics chip (GPU) | Intel UHD Graphics |
Graphics card model | Intel UHD Graphics |
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 |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer ASUS fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
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Climate contribution |
Length | 13.20 cm |
Width | 12.75 cm |
Height | 5.76 cm |
Weight | 0.84 kg |
Length | 30 cm |
Width | 22 cm |
Height | 7 cm |
Weight | 1.72 kg |
Product Safety |
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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...
