– The Asus ExpertCenter Pro ET900N G3 features an Nvidia Grace Blackwell Ultra “AI superchip” with 72 ARM cores and a Blackwell Ultra GPU.
– It offers a combined memory pool of 748 GB (496 GB LPDDR5X + 252 GB HBM3e), enabling processing of large AI models.
– The workstation has a 1,600-watt power supply and a cooling system that prevents throttling under sustained full load.
– Expansion options include three PCIe 5.0 slots (one for an additional Nvidia GPU) and support for four M.2 SSDs, but lacks USB 4 or Thunderbolt ports.
– The base price is listed at $99,999 from Central Computers in the U.S.
A Powerful Workstation Hides in Plain Sight
At first glance, the Asus ExpertCenter Pro ET900N G3 workstation looks like a conventional tower; measuring 23.2 x 58.4 x 56.5 centimeters, the computer is designed to fit on a standard desk. But inside, it houses the latest chips from Nvidia. The design is basic but practical, allowing it to blend into any office environment while packing serious hardware under the hood. You wouldnt guess its power just by looking at it.
Inside the Beast: Nvidia’s AI Superchip
That’s because Asus has equipped it with an Nvidia Grace Blackwell Ultra “AI superchip,” which features 72 ARM Neoverse V2 processor cores and a Blackwell Ultra graphics chip. The processor is paired with 496 GB of LPDDR5X RAM with a bandwidth of 396 GB/s, while the graphics chip can access 252 GB of HBM3e VRAM with an impressive bandwidth of 7.1 TB/s. The memory pool, which totals 748 GB, can be combined to process larger AI models. This amount of memory is insane for handling complex neural networks.
Power and Cooling: No Compromises
The built-in power supply delivers 1,600 watts of power. According to Asus, the cooling system can handle the chip’s full power even under sustained load without the need to throttle the processor or GPU. The tower can be expanded via three PCIe 5.0 slots, one of which supports an additional Nvidia graphics card. The tower supports four M.2 SSDs and ships with Ubuntu. That 1600W PSU is a monster, but it is needed to keep everything running stable.
Connectivity: A Mixed Bag of Ports
The selection of ports is disappointing, as USB 4 or Thunderbolt are nowhere to be found. Instead, there are eight USB 3.2 (10 Gbps) ports, one USB 2.0 port, and two 10 Gbps Ethernet ports. For a machine costing this much, the lack of modern high-speed ports feels like an oversight. Many users will be left wondering why they skipped on Thunderbolt support for such a premium workstation.
- Eight USB 3.2 (10 Gbps) ports
- One USB 2.0 port
- Two 10 Gbps Ethernet ports
Price and Availability
The Asus ExpertCenter Pro ET900N G3 workstation is already listed at several retailers in the U.S. The lowest price from Central Computers is listet at $99,999. More detailed information on the specifications can be found on the Asus website. That price tag is astronimical, but it reflects the cutting-edge AI hardware inside this tower.