Asus ExpertCenter D500TD Desktop PC

Description

Dependable 12th Gen Six-Core Performance

The Core i5-12400 delivers 6 cores, 12 threads, and a boost frequency of 4.4 GHz with an 18MB cache and Intel UHD Graphics 730 — a capable processor for office productivity, multi-application multitasking, video conferencing, and data processing workloads. Running on ASUS’s Intel-chipset tower platform, it supports DDR4 memory across multiple DIMM slots with a 64GB maximum ceiling, and a PCIe 3.0 storage architecture for the primary NVMe SSD. The 8GB DDR4-3200 ships with one slot free and a straightforward path to 16GB or 32GB.

Storage, Expansion & Connectivity

The 512GB M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD handles primary storage, supplemented by a DVD writer for businesses working with optical media. Additional M.2 and SATA ports on the board support secondary drives. Full-height PCIe expansion slots accept a discrete GPU or other add-in cards, with the platform supporting NVIDIA GeForce GPUs up to the RTX™ 3060 tier as tested by ASUS. Front I/O provides 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, a headphone jack, and a dedicated microphone port. The rear adds 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, HDMI 1.4, VGA, DisplayPort 1.4, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 2x PS/2 ports, 1x serial (COM) port, 1x parallel port, and a 3-port audio stack — supporting triple displays without a discrete GPU and providing broad legacy peripheral compatibility.

Security & Build

Two-way AI noise cancellation via the ASUS MyASUS app improves video conferencing audio quality. Security provisions include firmware TPM, Kensington lock slot, HDD user password protection, and chassis intrusion detection. The chassis is MIL-STD-810H certified, and ASUS guarantees at least five years of BIOS and driver updates for the platform. USB keyboard and optical mouse are included.

💡 The rear serial, parallel, and dual PS/2 ports make this one of the few current-production business desktops with genuine legacy peripheral support built in — useful for businesses still running specialised hardware attached to older interface types.

⚠️ This configuration ships with 8GB DDR4 — a second DIMM slot is free and a 16GB upgrade is straightforward and worth considering at purchase for users running multiple concurrent applications. Note also that the primary M.2 slot uses PCIe 3.0 rather than Gen 4, limiting peak SSD read/write speeds compared to newer platforms.

Key Highlights

• Intel Core i5-12400 — 6 cores / 12 threads, up to 4.4 GHz, Intel UHD 730
• 8GB DDR4-3200 — upgradeable to 64GB maximum
• 512GB M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD — additional M.2 + SATA ports available
• DVD writer included
• HDMI 1.4 + VGA + DisplayPort 1.4 — triple display support
• Full-height PCIe expansion slots — discrete GPU compatible
• 2x PS/2 + 1x serial (COM) + 1x parallel port — legacy peripheral compatible
• Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) + Bluetooth 5.1
• 500W PSU
• MIL-STD-810H certified chassis
• Firmware TPM + Kensington lock
• Two-way AI noise cancellation (MyASUS)
• USB keyboard and optical mouse included
• 3-year on-site warranty (ASUS South Africa)
• Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)

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