Asus ROG GR8 II-T045Z
Asus

ROG GR8 II-T045Z

CPU i7 Intel 7700
GPU 1060
From $1,000

The Asus ROG GR8 II-T045Z is a mini PC powered by the Intel i7 Intel 7700 (7th gen). It features 4 performance cores and 8 threads and a LGA1151 socket. Graphics are handled by the discrete NVIDIA 1060.

CPU & Performance

CPUi7 Intel 7700
Generation7th
P-Cores4
Threads8
Single-core48
Multi-core13
SocketLGA1151

GPU

GPU1060
Discrete GPUYes
Integrated GPUYes
eGPU supportNo

RAM

ECC supportNo

Storage

SD cardNo

Ports & Connectivity

Network

Physical

Warranty1 yr

Power

Additional

Recommended for gaming, GPU-accelerated creative work, and 3D or graphics-heavy tasks. Consider Asus ROG GR8 II-T045Z if you want a mini PC built around its listed Intel i7 Intel 7700 processor and NVIDIA 1060 discrete GPU plus integrated graphics. It is a stronger fit when the listed CPU, GPU, connectivity, and expansion features match your workload requirements.

Asus ROG GR8 II-T045Z features Intel i7 Intel 7700 with NVIDIA 1060 discrete GPU plus integrated graphics, offering the listed mini PC hardware configuration. CPU details include 7th CPU generation, 4 performance cores, and 8 threads. Lifecycle information lists 1-year warranty.

Based on its overall score of 148.7, Asus ROG GR8 II-T045Z is positioned as an entry-to-midrange mini PC entry in this dataset; compare it against alternatives by CPU class, GPU type, memory ceiling, storage expansion, LAN, and port selection.

Verdict

Best for

compact gaming, GPU-accelerated creative work.

Avoid if

you want a silent, ultra-low-power office box; you need a high-speed external-GPU or advanced docking path; you need fast wired networking beyond basic Gigabit Ethernet.

Alternatives
  • AOOSTAR T8 Plus / M8S — better value at comparable performance
  • Lenovo P3 Ultra 13900 A5500 — higher performance ceiling
  • GMKtec/Morefine Nucbox K11 4090M — adds OCuLink for external GPU expansion

Review

The Asus ROG GR8 II-T045Z is a compact mini PC built around Intel i7 Intel 7700 and NVIDIA 1060 discrete graphics. With a listed price around $1,000, it is aimed at buyers looking for compact gaming, GPU-accelerated creative work. The core spec sheet is solid for its class: unspecified maximum RAM capacity, limited listed internal storage expansion, no listed wired Ethernet, and basic display and USB connectivity. The 148.7 overall score suggests a more specialized or entry-level role, so it should be judged by fit-for-purpose features rather than raw benchmark ambition. The main reason to pause is fit: avoid it if you want a silent, ultra-low-power office box; you need a high-speed external-GPU or advanced docking path; you need fast wired networking beyond basic Gigabit Ethernet. Overall, the Asus ROG GR8 II-T045Z makes the most sense when its CPU/GPU balance, port selection, and expansion profile match your workload; otherwise, compare it against similarly priced mini PCs with better networking, quieter cooling, or stronger upgrade paths.

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