ASUS V500 Mini Tower (V501MV) Mini Tower Desktop PC - Core 7 16GB 512GB NVMe Black
At a glance
Processor
Intel Core 7 240H 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 PCIe 4.0
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, Gigabit Ethernet and eight USB ports
At a glance
Processor
Intel Core 7 240H 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 PCIe 4.0
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, Gigabit Ethernet and eight USB ports
ASUS V500 Mini Tower (V501MV)
A slim black mini tower with a ten-core Intel Core 7 240H, 16GB of DDR5 and a 512GB NVMe drive, supplied with a wireless keyboard and mouse.
The V500 Mini Tower is ASUS's answer to the desktop that has to live in a real room rather than a server cupboard. This configuration takes the strongest processor of the three on offer here, a ten-core Intel Core 7 240H, and pairs it with 16GB of DDR5 and a 512GB NVMe solid-state drive in a black textured chassis.
Ten cores and sixteen threads reaching 5.2GHz make short work of the things that usually slow a home machine down: a spreadsheet recalculating, twenty browser tabs, a video call and a photo editor open together. Windows 11 Home is installed, and a wireless keyboard and mouse come in the box, so a monitor is the only thing left to add.
Ideal For
Ten cores and sixteen threads keep video calls, spreadsheets and a browser full of tabs moving at once, which is the actual workload of most working days rather than a benchmark.
At 155.5mm wide it stands beside a monitor without crowding it, and the black weave finish reads as furniture rather than equipment in a living room or hallway.
Two SO-DIMM slots take up to 64GB of DDR5 in total, and a second SATA drive can follow later, so the machine can grow with what you ask of it.
Key Features
Ten cores and sixteen threads with a 2.5GHz base and a 5.2GHz peak, backed by 24MB of cache. It is the quickest processor offered in this mini tower.
Sixteen gigabytes of DDR5 arrive across two SO-DIMM slots. The pair accepts up to 64GB in total, so there is genuine headroom for heavier work later.
Storage is an M.2 2280 NVMe drive on a PCIe 4.0 link, which keeps Windows, applications and everyday files responsive rather than merely present.
A wireless keyboard and mouse are supplied, so the desk stays free of cables and the machine is usable the moment a monitor is connected.
Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and one Type-C sit on the front with a 3.5mm combo jack, while four USB 2.0 Type-A wait at the back for permanent fixtures.
Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 are built in, alongside a Gigabit Ethernet port for anyone whose router is close enough to reach with a cable.
Why the Core 7 240H matters here
Processor names have become confusing, so it is worth being plain. The Core 7 240H in this configuration has ten cores and sixteen threads, a 2.5GHz base clock, a 5.2GHz maximum and 24MB of cache. In practice that means the machine keeps its composure when several demanding things happen at once, which is how home and office desktops are actually used. It is the strongest of the processor options ASUS fits to this chassis, and the reason to choose this particular part number over its Core 5 siblings.
A tower that suits a living room
ASUS has given the V500 Mini Tower a woven texture across its front panel and kept the body to 155.5 by 301.7 by 356.8 millimetres. That is narrow enough to stand beside a monitor on a normal desk, or on a shelf beneath one, without the visual weight of a full tower. In black it disappears against most furniture. At six kilograms it is also light enough to move between rooms when the household rearranges itself, which happens more often than anyone plans for.
Room to grow, within limits
Two things make this machine last. The memory sits in two SO-DIMM slots that accept 64GB in total, so the 16GB it ships with is a starting point rather than a ceiling. There are also two SATA 6.0Gb/s connections inside for adding drives as a photo or video library expands. What it does not have is a discrete graphics card, and the 180W 80 PLUS Bronze power supply is sized for a machine that will not gain one. Plan around that and it will serve for years.
How It Compares
| What You Need | Technology | Practical Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy multitasking | 10 cores, 16 threads | Several demanding applications stay responsive at once instead of taking turns while you wait for one to finish. |
| Large spreadsheets | Core 7 240H up to 5.2GHz | High peak clocks help with the single-threaded recalculation work that spreadsheets and databases still lean on. |
| Everyday responsiveness | 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | Windows, applications and documents open quickly, which matters far more day to day than raw processor numbers. |
| Tidy desks | Wireless keyboard and mouse | Both are supplied in the box, so the only cable running to the desk is the one feeding your monitor. |
| Video calls at home | Wi-Fi 6 and Gigabit Ethernet | Connect wirelessly anywhere in the house, or plug in a cable when a call absolutely must not stutter. |
| Growing photo libraries | 64GB ceiling, two SATA ports | Memory and storage can both be increased later, so the machine adapts rather than being replaced. |
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
| Model | V500 Mini Tower (V501MV) |
| Part Number | V501MV-B724H10W |
| ASUS Product Code | 90PF05R3-M01650 |
| EAN | 4711636369930 |
| Product Type | Desktop PC |
| Form Factor | Mini Tower |
| Processor | Intel Core 7 Processor 240H, 2.5 GHz base, up to 5.2 GHz, 10 cores / 16 threads, 24MB cache |
| Graphics | Intel 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 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Keyboard | Wireless keyboard and mouse included |
| 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. 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, Kensington lock slot |
| Audio | 7.1-channel HD audio (microphone, line-out, line-in) |
| Power Supply | 180W internal PSU, 80 PLUS Bronze |
| Dimensions (W x D x H mm) | 155.5 x 301.7 x 356.8 |
| Weight | 6.0 kg |
| Warranty | 1-Year |
The Verdict
Strengths
- Ten-core, sixteen-thread Intel Core 7 240H processor
- 16GB DDR5 expandable to 64GB across two slots
- 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 solid-state drive
- Wireless keyboard and mouse supplied in the box
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 and Gigabit Ethernet included
- Eight USB ports including front-facing Type-C
- Compact 155.5mm-wide black chassis for shared rooms
Considerations
- Graphics are integrated into the processor. There is no discrete card, so demanding 3D games and GPU-accelerated rendering are beyond this machine.
- The 180W power supply and compact mini-tower body leave little practical headroom for fitting a full-size graphics card later on.
- The four rear USB ports run at USB 2.0 speed; the faster USB 3.2 Gen 1 connections are all on the front panel.
What's in the Box
- ASUS V500 Mini Tower desktop PC x1
- Wireless keyboard x1
- Wireless mouse x1
- Power cord x1
Compare Similar Models
| Specification | ASUS V500 Mini Tower (V501MV) Mini Tower Desktop PC - Core 7 16GB 512GB NVMe Black | ASUS 23.8" All-in-One PC - Intel Core i3 - Black | ASUS 27" All-in-One Desktop PC - Black | ASUS V400 AiO (V470VA) 27" All-in-One PC - Core i7 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 7 240H 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 PCIe 4.0
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, Gigabit Ethernet and eight USB ports
Why you’ll love it
A slim black mini tower with a ten-core Intel Core 7 240H, 16GB of DDR5 and a 512GB NVMe drive, supplied with a wireless keyboard and mouse.
- Ten-core, sixteen-thread Intel Core 7 240H processor
- 16GB DDR5 expandable to 64GB across two slots
- 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 solid-state drive
- Wireless keyboard and mouse supplied in the box
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 and Gigabit Ethernet included