ASUS Ascent GX10 Brings Supercomputer-Level AI to Every Educational Institution

The ASUS Ascent GX10: Your Educational Institution’s Access Point to AI

The AI wave is changing education and research, but many institutions have struggled to access high-level AI tools due to constraints like privacy, security, and limited infrastructure. The ASUS Ascent GX10 offers a solution by bringing powerful AI computing into a compact, desktop-friendly form. This mini-PC supercomputer fits easily into classroom, lab, or office spaces, making advanced AI accessible without the need for large server rooms.

Powerful Hardware Built for AI Demands

At its heart, the ASUS Ascent GX10 features the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip—the same processor powering NVIDIA’s DGX Spark. This combines a 20-core Arm CPU with a high-performance Blackwell GPU connected via NVIDIA® NVLink®-C2C. The system delivers up to 1,000 AI TOPS and includes 128GB of unified system memory, enabling it to handle AI models with up to 200 billion parameters smoothly.

GPU memory size is critical for AI workloads. Models that don’t fit into local memory slow down or fail to run. The GX10 addresses this with a large, coherent memory pool shared seamlessly between CPU and GPU, reducing bottlenecks and accelerating model training or inference. It offers a cost-effective and space-saving alternative to traditional workstations loaded with multiple professional GPUs.

For institutions needing to scale up, the GX10 supports linking two units via integrated NVIDIA® ConnectX®-7 Network Technology, effectively doubling AI processing capabilities.

Compact Size Suited for Any Department

Many educational institutions lack the datacenter infrastructure needed for AI supercomputers. The GX10’s small footprint and quiet operation allow it to fit on any desk, whether in faculty offices, classrooms, or labs. This design removes barriers to acquiring advanced AI hardware, enabling smaller colleges and university departments to deploy top-tier AI tools without costly facility upgrades.

Expanding Educational Opportunities

Local access to such advanced AI hardware opens up many possibilities. Institutions can run large language models (LLMs) on-premises, protecting sensitive data and maintaining full control over AI experiments. This setup supports research in AI ethics, bias reduction, and domain-specific AI adaptation without relying on cloud platforms.

Students and faculty gain hands-on experience with real-world AI model management and tuning, enhancing learning and engagement. Interdisciplinary teams in fields like data science, linguistics, bioinformatics, and social sciences can collaborate more effectively, sharing direct access to high-performance computing resources.
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Stepping Up with the ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET900N G3

When demands exceed what the GX10 can handle, the ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET900N G3 offers a higher tier of AI computing in a desktop form. Powered by the NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop Superchip, it combines an NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPU and Grace CPU connected by NVLink®-C2C.

With up to 784GB of coherent memory, this workstation tackles much larger AI workloads previously reserved for data centers, while still fitting conveniently in office or lab spaces.

Setting a New Standard for AI Access in Education

The ASUS Ascent GX10 is a practical breakthrough for educational institutions ready to bring advanced AI inside their walls. Its supercomputer-level performance in a compact chassis removes common hurdles like space, cost, and infrastructure.

Institutions of all sizes can now engage fully with AI technologies, speeding up research, innovation, and student learning. The GX10’s arrival signals more inclusive access to powerful AI tools, right where education happens.

The ASUS Ascent GX10 will be showcased soon at the annual ISTE Conference and Expo. This event—held from June 30th to July 2nd at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas—offers educators a chance to experience new education technology firsthand, connect with experts, and attend live sessions with industry leaders.

• Event: ISTE Conference and Expo
• Date: June 30 – July 2, 2025
• Location: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas

Attending such events can be valuable for education professionals looking to stay current with AI trends and tools.