ASUS V500 Mini Tower (V500MV) Mini Tower Desktop PC - Core i7 16GB 512GB NVMe Grey
At a glance
Processor
Intel Core i7-13620H with ten cores, sixteen threads and 24MB cache
Memory
16GB DDR5 in two SO-DIMM slots, expandable to 64GB total
Storage
512GB M.2 2280 NVMe solid-state drive on a PCIe 4.0 link
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, Gigabit Ethernet and eight USB ports
At a glance
Processor
Intel Core i7-13620H with ten cores, sixteen threads and 24MB cache
Memory
16GB DDR5 in two SO-DIMM slots, expandable to 64GB total
Storage
512GB M.2 2280 NVMe solid-state drive on a PCIe 4.0 link
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, Gigabit Ethernet and eight USB ports
ASUS V500 Mini Tower (V500MV)
A grey mini tower with a ten-core Intel Core i7-13620H, 16GB of DDR5, a 512GB NVMe drive and a built-in SD card reader on the front panel.
The V500 Mini Tower in this configuration is built around a ten-core Intel Core i7-13620H, the sort of processor usually found in a capable laptop, housed in a grey desktop chassis measuring 155 by 296 by 347 millimetres. It comes with 16GB of DDR5 and a 512GB NVMe solid-state drive, running Windows 11 Home.
Sixteen threads and a 4.9GHz peak give it real reserve for a machine of this size. What sets it apart from the rest of the range is the front panel: alongside the usual USB ports sits a two-in-one SD and MMC card reader, which is a genuinely useful thing to have when a camera or a dashcam needs emptying.
Ideal For
The front-panel SD and MMC reader takes cards straight from a camera, and sixteen threads make quick work of importing, culling and exporting a shoot without leaving you waiting.
Ten cores and 16GB of DDR5 handle spreadsheets, video calls and a browser full of tabs together, in a chassis compact enough for a corner of a spare room.
At 155 by 296 by 347 millimetres and six kilograms, it stands beside a monitor or on a shelf beneath one without demanding the space a full tower would.
Key Features
Ten cores and sixteen threads running from 2.4GHz up to 4.9GHz with 24MB of cache, giving strong multitasking reserve inside a small desktop chassis.
A two-in-one card reader sits on the front panel, so memory cards from cameras and recorders can be read directly without an adapter or a spare USB port.
Two SO-DIMM slots carry 16GB of DDR5 and accept up to 64GB in total, so the machine has meaningful room to grow as work gets heavier.
An M.2 2280 solid-state drive on a PCIe 4.0 link handles Windows and applications, keeping everyday use quick without a mechanical disk in the way.
Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and a Type-C on the front with a 3.5mm combo jack, plus four USB 2.0 Type-A at the rear for permanent connections.
Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 are built in, with a Gigabit Ethernet port at the rear for a wired connection when one is available.
Ten cores in a small chassis
The Core i7-13620H is a mobile processor with ten cores and sixteen threads, a 2.4GHz base, a 4.9GHz maximum and 24MB of cache. Using a laptop-class chip is what lets ASUS keep the case to 155 by 296 by 347 millimetres while still fitting a desktop's worth of ports and expansion. The trade is DDR5 SO-DIMM memory rather than full-size modules, in two slots accepting 64GB in total. For office work, photo editing and everything a household throws at a computer, the reserve is generous.
The card reader earns its keep
It is a small thing on a specification sheet and a large thing in daily use. The front panel carries a two-in-one SD and MMC card reader, which means a camera card, a dashcam card or a card from a recorder goes straight into the machine. No adapter to find, no USB port surrendered, no dongle to lose. If photography or video is part of your week, this single feature separates the V500MV from most compact desktops, which quietly dropped card readers years ago.
What to plan around
This is a complete Windows 11 Home machine with 16GB of DDR5, a 512GB NVMe drive, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 and Gigabit Ethernet, plus DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 1.4 for a monitor. Two SO-DIMM slots mean memory can be increased later. There is no optical drive, which is normal now but worth knowing if you still have discs, and graphics are handled by the processor's integrated Intel UHD rather than a separate card. Plan around those two points and it is a well-equipped desktop.
How It Compares
| What You Need | Technology | Practical Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Camera card imports | SD and MMC card reader | Cards go straight into the front panel, so importing a shoot needs no adapter and no spare USB port. |
| Heavy multitasking | 10 cores, 16 threads | Spreadsheets, video calls and a large browser session run alongside each other without noticeable strain. |
| Photo editing at home | 16GB DDR5, 64GB ceiling | Enough memory for editing today and a clear upgrade path when projects and file sizes grow. |
| Quick everyday use | 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | Windows and applications load from solid-state storage rather than a slower mechanical drive. |
| Small work areas | 155mm-wide mini tower | A narrow desktop that sits beside a monitor or under a shelf without taking over the room. |
| Flexible networking | Wi-Fi 6 or Gigabit Ethernet | Work wirelessly anywhere in the house, or plug in a cable where the connection needs to be steady. |
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
| Model | V500 Mini Tower (V500MV) |
| Part Number | V500MV-13620H015W |
| ASUS Product Code | 90PF05R2-M003V0 |
| EAN | 4711387866856 |
| Product Type | Desktop PC |
| Form Factor | Mini Tower |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H, 2.4 GHz base, up to 4.9 GHz, 10 cores / 16 threads, 24MB cache |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (integrated) |
| Graphics Memory | Shared system memory |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 2 x SO-DIMM, up to 64GB total |
| Storage | 512GB |
| Storage Type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Optical Drive | None |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Card Reader | 2-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ports | Front: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 1 x 3.5mm combo audio, SD/MMC card reader. Rear: 4 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 7.1-channel audio |
| Audio | 7.1-channel HD audio |
| Dimensions (W x D x H mm) | 155 x 296 x 347 |
| Weight | 6.0 kg |
| Warranty | 1-Year |
The Verdict
Strengths
- Ten-core, sixteen-thread Intel Core i7-13620H processor
- Front-panel two-in-one SD and MMC card reader
- 16GB DDR5 expandable to 64GB across two slots
- 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 solid-state drive
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 and Gigabit Ethernet built in
- Compact 155mm-wide grey chassis weighing six kilograms
- Windows 11 Home installed, with DisplayPort and HDMI outputs
Considerations
- Graphics come from the processor's integrated Intel UHD. There is no discrete card, so 3D gaming and GPU-accelerated rendering are limited.
- There is no optical drive, so CDs and DVDs need an external unit if you still have discs to read or write.
- Neither a keyboard nor a mouse is confirmed as included with this part number, and no monitor is supplied with the tower.
What's in the Box
- ASUS V500 Mini Tower desktop PC x1
- Power cord x1
Compare Similar Models
| Specification | ASUS V500 Mini Tower (V500MV) Mini Tower Desktop PC - Core i7 16GB 512GB NVMe Grey | ASUS 23.8" All-in-One PC - Intel Core i3 - Black | ASUS V400 AiO (V470VA) 27" All-in-One PC - Core i7 16GB 512GB NVMe White | ASUS V400 AiO (V470VA) 27" All-in-One PC - Core i5 16GB 512GB NVMe White |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | — | 24 | 27" | 27" |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB | 8GB | 16GB | 16GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB | 512GB | 512GB |
At a glance
Processor
Intel Core i7-13620H with ten cores, sixteen threads and 24MB cache
Memory
16GB DDR5 in two SO-DIMM slots, expandable to 64GB total
Storage
512GB M.2 2280 NVMe solid-state drive on a PCIe 4.0 link
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, Gigabit Ethernet and eight USB ports
Why you’ll love it
A grey mini tower with a ten-core Intel Core i7-13620H, 16GB of DDR5, a 512GB NVMe drive and a built-in SD card reader on the front panel.
- Ten-core, sixteen-thread Intel Core i7-13620H processor
- Front-panel two-in-one SD and MMC card reader
- 16GB DDR5 expandable to 64GB across two slots
- 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 solid-state drive
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 and Gigabit Ethernet built in