Physically, yes: every DGX Station GB300 is a deskside tower built to plug into an office power socket rather than a data-centre rack. Whether it should sit under someone's desk is a different question. At full load the system can draw up to 1,600W, putting out about 5,460 BTU/h of heat into the room. The quietest unit measured so far still reached 46–49 dBA at full load. The towers weigh 27 to 41kg and are up to 70cm deep. For one researcher in a well-cooled room, under the desk can work. For a shared system running around the clock, a comms room or rack is usually the better home. This post covers the human side of the decision; our office installation checklist covers circuits and cabling in detail.
What does a DGX Station bring to your desk?
| Factor | What the five systems on SourceIT's store state | What it means under a desk |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 1,600W total system power on all five; GIGABYTE cites a typical 1,000–1,200W under load | A space heater's worth of heat at full load |
| Weight | ASUS 27kg, GIGABYTE 29.2kg, Supermicro 40kg, HP from 41kg; MSI does not publish a weight | Two-person lift; not something to move around |
| Depth | About 53cm (GIGABYTE) to 70cm (Supermicro) | Takes most of the legroom under a standard desk |
| Noise | ASUS: about 50dB at max load (without discrete graphics); others unpublished. ServeTheHome measured the MSI at 37–40dBA lightly loaded and 46–49dBA at full load | Audible to the person sitting next to it under load |
| Operating temperature | MSI 10–30°C; ASUS and GIGABYTE 10–35°C; Supermicro 15–32°C | Fine in air-conditioning, risky in a closed cabinet or after-hours with the aircon off |
| Cooling | Closed-loop liquid cooling on all five; GIGABYTE adds a leak-detection tray with automatic shutdown | No user maintenance, but radiators need clear airflow |
From the five DGX Station GB300 listings on SourceIT (4 Nov 2026) and ServeTheHome's MSI XpertStation WS300 review (23 Oct 2026). Measurement distances and conditions vary by source. We have not measured these systems ourselves.
How much heat does it put into an office?
All electrical power a computer uses ends up as heat in the room. One watt is about 3.412 BTU per hour, so:
- At the full 1,600W budget, a DGX Station releases about 5,460 BTU/h.
- At GIGABYTE's quoted typical 1,000–1,200W under load, that is about 3,410 to 4,090 BTU/h.
- Even at idle, ServeTheHome measured the platform at 250W or more, roughly 850 BTU/h, around the clock if it is left on.
For comparison, a common wall-mounted split air-conditioner in a small Singapore office is rated around 9,000 to 12,000 BTU/h. A DGX Station at full load could take up nearly half the cooling capacity of a 12,000 BTU/h unit before you count the people, lights and other computers in the room. If the system runs jobs overnight, the room also needs cooling when the building's air-conditioning may be scheduled off. That is the most common reason a deskside AI system ends up in a comms room.
The question is not whether a DGX Station fits under a desk. It is whether the room can absorb a 1.6kW heater that runs at night.
How loud is it next to someone working?
Only one OEM's system has been independently measured. ServeTheHome recorded the MSI XpertStation WS300 at 37–40dBA at low load and 46–49dBA at full load (23 Oct 2026). ASUS's listing states about 50dB in Auto mode at maximum load without a discrete graphics card. In practice, that is a quiet hum during light use and a steady, noticeable fan and pump sound during long training or inference runs. Someone on a video call beside it will notice. A graphics card adds its own fan noise on top. Our post Why Does a S$150,000 DGX Station Need Another Graphics Card? covers when that card is worth fitting.
What about power in a Singapore office?
NVIDIA's specification says "1,600 W, 20A circuit required", but that wording assumes North American 120V supply. At Singapore's 230V, current for the same power is roughly half. Dell, for example, specifies 8A at 240V for its GB300 system. HP's ZGX Fury listing asks for a dedicated 200–240V circuit, and Supermicro recommends a dedicated circuit for the 1,600W platform. No vendor publishes Singapore-specific guidance, so have a licensed electrician confirm the circuit before delivery, especially if the same circuit also feeds monitors, a UPS or other workstations. Plan for a UPS too: a 3kVA online unit gives sensible headroom for a 1,600W load, and runtime depends on the battery configuration.
Under the desk, in a comms room or in a rack?
- Under a desk suits a single researcher who needs monitors and a local desktop, in a room with reliable cooling, and with jobs mostly run in working hours. Leave clearance front and back for airflow, keep it off carpet and away from bins and bags, and use a cable route that nobody trips over.
- A comms room or small server room suits shared use, overnight jobs and anyone sensitive to noise. Users connect remotely, and IT gets the BMC for out-of-band management. See NVIDIA DGX Station: The Most Expensive Computer Your Employees Might Never Touch.
- A rack is possible with two of the five: HP includes 5U rail kits with the ZGX Fury, and Supermicro offers an optional 5U rail kit. The ASUS listing describes the ET900N G3 as a deskside tower, not rack-mount.
Whichever you choose, the 400G network ports and fibre or DAC cabling need a short, protected route if you plan to link to storage or a second Station. Our post DGX Station's Secret Weapon Isn't Just the GPU. It's the Networking. explains what that link needs.
Buying in Singapore
SourceIT supplies the HP ZGX Fury G1n, MSI XpertStation WS300, ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET900N G3, GIGABYTE W775-V10-L01 and Supermicro ARS-511GD-NB-LCC, all price on request, with systems in this class typically around S$150,000 depending on OEM and configuration. For power protection, in stock (listed 4 Nov 2026) are the APC Smart-UPS SRT 3000VA at S$4,165, the APC Smart-UPS On-Line 3kVA 2U rackmount at S$4,480, the APC Smart-UPS SRT 5000VA at S$6,741.25 and the Socomec ITYS 3kVA at S$1,487.50. Ask us to size runtime for your setup. See the NVIDIA DGX Spark and DGX Station collection. For a quotation, use Request for Quotation on the product page, call (65) 6978 3502, email Sales@sourceit.com.sg or use our contact page.
Frequently asked questions
Can a DGX Station run from a normal office socket in Singapore? It is designed for office power, and at 230V a 1,600W load draws roughly 7–8A. Vendors such as HP and Supermicro recommend a dedicated circuit, so have a licensed electrician check before installation.
How much heat does a DGX Station produce? Up to about 5,460 BTU/h at its 1,600W maximum, or about 3,410–4,090 BTU/h at the 1,000–1,200W typical load GIGABYTE quotes.
How loud is a DGX Station? ServeTheHome measured the MSI XpertStation WS300 at 37–40dBA lightly loaded and 46–49dBA at full load. ASUS states about 50dB at maximum load for the ET900N G3.
How heavy is a DGX Station? Between 27kg (ASUS) and 41kg (HP) on the listings we carry, so plan a two-person lift.
Can a DGX Station go in a server rack? The HP ZGX Fury ships with 5U rails, and Supermicro offers an optional 5U rail kit. The others are towers.
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