ASUS Launches Ascent GX10 "Personal AI Supercomputer" in Mini PC
ASUS has just announced the Ascent GX10, a mini PC designed for high-performance AI computing. The compact size emphasizes the workstation-level power of NVIDIA's GB10 superchip for professional users working on AI models.
Core Features of the Ascent GX10
The Ascent GX10 is built on cutting-edge hardware, with only 5.9 x 5.9 x 2.0 inches:
- Processor: The NVIDIA GB10 SoC, with 10 Cortex-A925 and 10 Cortex-A725 cores.
- AI Performance: Rated for up to 1,000 TFLOPS of AI performance.
- Memory: Holding 128GB LPDDR5X RAM for large datasets.
- Storage: Comes with four M.2 2242 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD slots for high-speed, high-capacity data storage.
Designed for Local AI Development
ASUS is targeting AI developers, researchers, and data scientists with the Ascent GX10. This NVIDIA GB10 chip allows professionals to run complex AI models locally instead of on cloud computers. For even larger model sizes or faster performance, several Ascent GX10 units can be clustered together.
Cooling and System Design
The innovative thermal solution developed by ASUS ensures the widely spaced heat sources remain within an operating temperature range. Two 140 x 80mm airflow-in fans at the bottom of the chassis serve the cooling requirements.
Market Context
The announcement of the NVIDIA-powered Ascent GX10 approaches the press of ASUS's ExpertCenter PN54-S1, a mini PC benefiting from AMD's Ryzen AI 200 series processors. Clearly, ASUS is pushing ahead by offering a host of small but powerful tools on the growing AI market.
