- Brand: ASUS
- Model: PN42 N4500 Barebone
- MPN: 90MR00X4-M003S0
ASUS ExpertCenter PN42 Barebone Mini PC – Intel Celeron Dual Core N4500, Fanless Design, Compact 127.5 x 132 x 57.6mm, Triple Display Support, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6, DisplayWidget Center, Ready for RAM SSD OS Configuration
- Intel 11th Gen Celeron Dual Core N4500 processor – 2 cores / 2 threads @ 2.8GHz with 4MB Smart Cache
- Intel UHD Graphics integrated – supports triple displays or dual 4K display output simultaneously
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 | 1 x VGA – extensive display connectivity options for retail POS digital signage and business displays
- Dual 2.5 GbE LAN + Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.0 – high-speed wired and wireless networking
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C with DP output and Power Delivery input – modern single-cable connectivity
- Fanless silent design – zero moving parts for quiet operation in office corporate retail and healthcare environments
- 2 x DDR4 3200MHz SODIMM RAM slots – user-upgradeable up to 64GB (configure with your choice of RAM)
- 1 x 2.5-inch SATA SSD slot + 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 NVMe slot – tool-free M.2 installation
- Windows 10 Pro / Windows 11 Pro compatible – bring your own OS or configure with NationalPC
- After 2 days – warehouse team assembles RAM SSD and installs OS per your specification at checkout
- Dispatch after 13-07-2026
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ASUS ExpertCenter PN42 N4500 Barebone Mini PC
The ASUS ExpertCenter PN42 N4500 Barebone is a compact, fanless and business-ready mini PC platform designed for offices, retail counters, POS terminals, digital signage, kiosk systems, education labs and silent desktop deployments. As a barebone model, it ships without RAM, storage and operating system, giving system integrators and business buyers full flexibility to configure memory, SSD and Windows/Linux environment as per requirement.
Flexible Barebone Platform for Business Deployment
ASUS ExpertCenter PN42 Barebone is ideal for customers who want to choose their own RAM, SSD and operating system. It is a practical solution for B2B projects, bulk office deployment, POS systems, signage networks, training centers and compact workstations where configuration flexibility matters more than a fixed ready-made PC.
Intel® Celeron® N4500
Efficient dual-core processor for office software, browser apps, billing, signage and light business workloads.
Barebone Configuration
No RAM, no storage and no preinstalled operating system included at shipment.
Fanless Design
Silent operation with reduced dust intake for offices, shops, counters and customer-facing areas.
2.5G LAN
Fast wired networking for business networks, NAS access, billing systems and signage control.
Ultra-Compact Under-1L Body for Clean Workspaces
The PN42 is built for modern spaces where a large desktop tower is not practical. Its compact chassis can be placed on a desk, mounted behind a monitor, installed near a signage display or fitted into compact retail and kiosk setups. This makes it useful for businesses that want clean, low-footprint installations.
Silent Fanless PC for Office, POS and Signage Use
A fanless mini PC is a strong choice for environments where noise, dust and maintenance should be reduced. The ASUS ExpertCenter PN42 N4500 Barebone is designed for essential computing workloads such as browser-based applications, office tools, ERP/CRM access, billing counters, digital signage playback and lightweight terminal use.
No Fan Noise
Ideal for reception desks, classrooms, counters, medical desks and quiet office environments.
Reduced Dust Intake
Fanless design helps reduce dust-related maintenance compared to traditional fan-based PCs.
Commercial Friendly
Suitable for always-on lightweight business workloads and customer-facing deployments.
Low Power Platform
Efficient Intel N-series platform for essential everyday business computing.
Configure RAM, SSD and OS as Required
The PN42 N4500 Barebone gives you the freedom to build the exact configuration needed for your project. Add compatible DDR4 SO-DIMM memory, M.2 NVMe SSD storage and your preferred operating system based on workload, budget and deployment standard.
Fanless Chassis for Quiet Reliability
The ribbed fanless chassis helps the PN42 dissipate heat passively while keeping operation quiet. This is useful for front-office areas, hospital counters, classrooms, retail billing desks and signage environments where unwanted fan noise or dust intake can become a long-term problem.
Comprehensive Business Connectivity
ASUS ExpertCenter PN42 provides practical I/O for business and commercial use. It includes USB ports, HDMI, DisplayPort, 2.5G Ethernet and a configurable port option depending on SKU. This makes it easy to connect keyboards, mice, printers, barcode scanners, external storage, monitors, billing devices and other office peripherals.
Multi-Display Support for Productivity and Signage
PN42 can support up to three displays or dual 4K displays depending on the final port configuration. This is useful for office multitasking, digital signage, dashboards, POS display setups, reception screens, surveillance monitoring and lightweight command-center use cases.
Ideal for B2B, System Integrators and Bulk Deployment
The barebone format is especially useful for businesses that already have preferred RAM, SSD, OS image or deployment policy. IT teams can standardize storage capacity, install their own Windows image, configure Linux, prepare kiosk mode, or deploy systems based on company security and software requirements.
Custom OS Image
Install your own Windows 11 Pro/Home image or compatible Linux environment as required.
Custom Storage
Choose SSD capacity based on signage, POS, office or data storage needs.
Custom Memory
Configure DDR4 memory according to performance requirement and budget.
Project Ready
Useful for schools, offices, shops, restaurants, kiosks, training centers and signage projects.
Best Use Cases for ASUS PN42 N4500 Barebone
The ASUS PN42 N4500 Barebone is best suited for essential computing and commercial deployment where silent operation, compact size and configuration flexibility are more important than heavy performance.
Office Productivity
Configure it for Microsoft Office, browser tools, CRM, ERP, email and regular business applications.
Retail & POS
Ideal for billing counters, shop systems, restaurant software, inventory terminals and compact counters.
Digital Signage
Silent fanless operation makes it useful for menu boards, information screens and signage playback.
Kiosk Systems
Good for reception kiosks, self-service systems, customer terminals and compact commercial installations.
Education Labs
Useful for schools, training institutes, computer labs and lightweight student desktops.
Thin-Client Style Use
Suitable for remote desktop access, browser-based tools, cloud software and terminal-style workloads.
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ASUS ExpertCenter PN42 N4500 Barebone Specifications
| Product Name | ASUS ExpertCenter PN42 N4500 Barebone Mini PC |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Fanless Barebone Business Mini PC |
| Processor | Intel® Celeron® Processor N4500 |
| CPU Cores / Threads | 2 Cores / 2 Threads |
| CPU Frequency | Base Frequency 1.10GHz, Burst Frequency up to 2.80GHz |
| Cache | 4MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Memory Included | No memory included at shipment |
| Memory Support | DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM, maximum 16GB platform support |
| Storage Included | No storage included at shipment |
| Storage Support | 128GB to 2TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe® 3.0 x4 SSD support |
| Operating System Included | No preinstalled OS |
| Operating System Support | Windows 11 Pro / Windows 11 Home |
| Wireless | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth support depending on barebone SKU and region |
| LAN | 1 × 2.5G RJ45 LAN, optional 2nd 2.5G RJ45 LAN depending on configuration |
| Front / Side I/O | 2 × USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1 × Mic-in, 1 × Audio Jack, 1 × IR receiver |
| Rear I/O | 2 × USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 3 × USB 2.0, 1 × DisplayPort 1.4, 1 × HDMI 2.1 up to 4K@60Hz, 1 × configurable port, 1 × 2.5G RJ45 LAN, optional 2nd 2.5G LAN, Kensington lock slot, padlock ring and DC-in |
| Configurable Port Options | USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C + DP 1.4, VGA, COM, DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.1 depending on final SKU |
| Display Support | Supports up to three displays or dual 4K displays depending on configuration |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC3251 HD Audio CODEC |
| Security | Firmware TPM / TPM support on selected model, Kensington lock slot and padlock ring |
| Power Adapter | 19V DC, 3.42A, 65W power adapter |
| Dimensions | 127.5 × 132 × 57.6mm |
| Weight | Approx. 1.0kg |
| Colour | ECO Black |
| Accessories | AC adapter, power cord, screw pack, user manual, warranty card and driver DVD for non-OS SKU. Keyboard, mouse and VESA mount may be optional depending on SKU. |
| Best For | Office work, billing, retail POS, kiosk systems, digital signage, education labs, reception desk, thin-client style workloads and compact business deployment. |
ASUS PN42 N4500 Barebone FAQ
Does ASUS PN42 N4500 Barebone include RAM?
No. The barebone SKU does not include memory at shipment. Compatible DDR4 SO-DIMM memory should be added separately.
Does it include SSD storage?
No. The barebone model does not include storage. It supports M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD storage from 128GB to 2TB.
Does it come with Windows?
No. This barebone SKU has no preinstalled operating system. It supports Windows 11 Pro and Windows 11 Home.
Is ASUS PN42 N4500 fanless?
Yes. ASUS ExpertCenter PN42 uses a fanless chassis design for quiet operation and reduced dust intake.
Is it suitable for gaming?
No. This model is best for office work, POS, signage, kiosk, education and lightweight business workloads, not heavy gaming.
Can NationalPC configure RAM, SSD and Windows for this barebone?
Yes. RAM, SSD and Windows can be configured separately as per business or personal requirement before deployment.
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