ASUS Launches Ascent GX10 AI Desktop in India with NVIDIA GB10

ASUS has launched the Ascent GX10 in India, a desktop AI workstation.

The system uses the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip and supports the full NVIDIA AI software stack.

The GX10 features a 20-core NVIDIA Grace CPU and an NVIDIA Blackwell GPU, offering up to 1 petaflop of AI performance.

It comes with 128GB of unified LPDDR5x memory, capable of handling models with up to 200 billion parameters. The compact system measures 150 x 150 x 51mm and weighs 1.48kg.

Two units can be linked via NVIDIA ConnectX-7 interfaces to double performance to 2 petaflops, with 256GB memory and 8TB storage.

Storage options include 1TB and 2TB M.2 NVMe SSDs (PCIe 4.0 x4) and a 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 SSD. Cooling is managed with a seven-level fan system, heat pipes, ultrawide fins, and twin 140 x 80mm fans.

Other specifications include ARM v9.2-A CPU, integrated NVIDIA GPU, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5, 10G LAN, and NVIDIA DGX OS.

Rear ports include multiple USB-C ports, HDMI 2.1, NVIDIA ConnectX-7 NIC, and 10G LAN. The front has a power button. The system supports up to 240W via USB-C PD 3.1, drawing a maximum of 180W.

ASUS Ascent GX10

• Operating System: Ubuntu Linux
• Wireless Connectivity: AW-EM637 Wi-Fi 7 (Gig+), Bluetooth 5.4, 2×2
• LAN: 10G Gigabit Ethernet
• Dimensions: 150 × 150 × 51 mm (5.91 × 5.91 × 2.01 in)
• Weight: 1.48 kg
• CPU: ARM v9.2-A CPU (GB10)
• Chipset: Integrated
• Graphics: NVIDIA Blackwell GPU (GB10, integrated)
• Memory: 128 GB LPDDR5x, unified system memory
• Storage Options:
  • 1TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD
  • 2TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD
  • 4TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 5.0 SSD
• I/O Port Front/Side: 1 × Power button
• I/O Ports Back:
  • 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C, 20Gbps, Alternate Mode (DisplayPort 2.1)
  • 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C with PD in (180W EPR PD3.1 SPEC)
  • 1 × HDMI 2.1
  • 1 × NVIDIA® ConnectX®-7 SmartNIC
  • 1 × 10G LAN
  • 1 × Kensington Lock
• Power Supply: 240W Adapter
• Color: Stellar Grey

ASUS Ascent GX10 Price and Availability

The ASUS Ascent GX10 will be available in India at a price of INR450,000 (approx. PHP294,199).

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