A new AI personal computer might be launching very soon, and it’s making waves in the tech world. MSI (Micro-Star International), the renowned Taiwanese multinational IT corporation, is set to unveil the MSI EdgeExpert MS-C931, a cutting-edge compact PC built on NVIDIA’s DGX Spark platform. The official showcase is expected at Computex 2025 in Taiwan, one of the world’s premier tech conferences focused on AIoT and startups.
Why This Release Matters
Whenever we talk about local AI models or tools, one common question arises: Can this run on a desktop PC? While it’s still unrealistic to expect most high-performance models to run smoothly on average consumer systems, devices like the EdgeExpert MS-C931 are a significant step forward.
This machine is not just another PC—it’s a compact AI powerhouse designed specifically to bring advanced inference and model development to the local desktop environment.
Key Specifications
- Processor: NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, integrating a 20-core ARM-based Grace CPU with a Blackwell GPU.
- Performance: Delivers up to 1,000 AI TOPS (FP4), facilitating efficient handling of complex AI workloads.
- Memory: Equipped with 128 GB LPDDR5x unified system memory, ensuring high bandwidth and low latency for AI tasks.
- Architecture: Utilizes NVLink-C2C technology for seamless CPU-GPU communication, offering up to five times the bandwidth of PCIe 5.0.
- Storage: Options for 1 TB or 4 TB NVMe M.2 storage with self-encryption capabilities.
- Connectivity:
- 4x USB 3.2 Type-C ports
- 10 GbE RJ-45 connector
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3
- NVIDIA ConnectX-7 Smart NIC for high-speed networking
- Operating System: Pre-installed with NVIDIA DGX OS, providing an optimized environment for AI development.
- Form Factor: Compact design measuring 151mm x 151mm x 52mm and weighing 1.2 kg.
Applications Across Industries
- Education and Research: Facilitates the development and deployment of large-scale AI models locally, reducing reliance on cloud infrastructure.
- Finance: Enhances decision-making processes through high-performance computing for tasks like risk assessment and fraud detection.
- Media and Creative Industries: Supports generative AI applications, including image generation, speech synthesis, and natural language processing.
The Bigger Picture
What’s especially interesting is that MSI isn’t alone in adopting the NVIDIA DGX Spark platform. Major players like ASUS, Dell, Lenovo, and HP (with its upcoming ZGX NanoA Station) are all preparing to launch their own AI-focused PCs.
This surge of competition could drive prices down and lead to more accessible, high-performance systems for everyday developers and researchers. That said, pricing remains a concern—especially with NVIDIA’s hardware typically carrying a premium. While rumors are circulating, we don’t yet have verified pricing information for the EdgeExpert MS-C931.