Overview
The ACEMAGIC G3A is an ultra-compact professional workstation engineered into a 3.46-liter chassis, pairing a socketed 24-core Intel Core i9-13900F desktop processor with an NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation discrete workstation GPU. Built around exceptional interior density and expandability, the architecture accommodates two standard DDR5 SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 96 GB of system memory, alongside a versatile storage subsystem comprising dual M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe slots and an internal 2.5-inch SATA drive bay. Industrial and professional connectivity is deeply integrated into the layout, featuring dual Ethernet controllers, dual legacy COM serial interfaces, and four dedicated Mini DisplayPort 1.4a outputs driven directly by the discrete GPU.
Thermal dissipation inside the sub-3.5-liter enclosure must manage a combined thermal ceiling exceeding 135 watts between the 65-watt base TDP processor and the 70-watt TGP workstation graphics card. While verified decibel noise emissions and peak die temperatures remain subject to standardized chamber profiling, the chassis relies on high-density copper fin assemblies and dual active blower fans to channel exhaust out of the perimeter. Architecturally, the motherboard layout exhibits a notable integration quirk: the chassis retains native HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 rear outputs wired exclusively to integrated graphics traces, leaving them completely inactive when configured with the graphics-free F-series Core i9 processor.
In daily professional workflows, the G3A excels as an enterprise compute node and compact CAD/3D modeling engine, supported by 16 GB of ECC GDDR6 video memory and ISV-certified graphics drivers under Windows 11 Pro. Deployment requires factoring in the necessity of Mini DisplayPort adapters or specialized cabling to interface with standard workspace displays, alongside an initial premium price point that reflects its unique desktop-socketed modularity and workstation-grade GPU hardware.
Technical Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i9-13900F (24 cores, 32 threads, up to 5.6 GHz, 65 W TDP) |
| CPU Socket | Socketed Desktop (LGA1700) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation (16 GB ECC GDDR6, 70 W TGP) |
| Memory Installed | 32 GB DDR5-5600 |
| Memory Capacity | Up to 96 GB DDR5 via 2x SO-DIMM slots |
| Storage Installed | 1 TB Huawei eKitStor Xtreme 200E PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
| Storage Expansion | 2x M.2 2280 slots, 1x 2.5-inch SATA drive bay |
| Chassis Volume | 3.46 Liters |
| Display Outputs | 4x Mini DisplayPort 1.4a (Active), 1x HDMI 2.0 & 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (Inactive with F-series CPU) |
| Networking | Dual Ethernet RJ-45, Wi-Fi 6E |
| Serial Ports | 2x COM (RS-232) interfaces |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
- Dedicated NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation GPU with 16 GB ECC GDDR6 memory for professional workloads.
- Houses a fully socketed 24-core Intel Core i9-13900F desktop processor in a compact 3.46-liter chassis.
- Extensive hardware expansion supporting up to 96 GB DDR5 RAM, dual M.2 SSDs, and a 2.5-inch SATA drive.
- Four native Mini DisplayPort 1.4a outputs directly driven by the workstation discrete GPU.
- Chassis HDMI and standard DisplayPort ports are non-functional when equipped with F-series CPUs.
- Requires Mini DisplayPort cables or adapters for standard monitor setups.
- Substantial financial investment starting at $1,999 MSRP.
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