Gigabyte has just launched an expensive RTX 5090 in an external GPU enclosure that you can connect to your existing mini PCs, laptops and computers with a thunderbolt port. The machine has been named as AORUS RTX 5090 AI BOX, powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and GeForce RTX 5090 GPU with 32GB VRAM and over 3000 AI TOPS, it delivers near-desktop-level graphics and AI capabilities. You can convert your old computers to a LLM inference machine using this AI box provided you have access to TB 5 port as it features a Thunderbolt 5 with 80Gbps bandwidth capability, it supports seamless data transfer, video output, and 100W Power Delivery 3.0 for laptop charging.
It features a WATERFORCE all-in-one cooling system, with a 240mm aluminum radiator, large copper base plate, and dual 120mm silent fans, ensures efficient heat dissipation and quiet operation during heavy loads of gaming and LLM inference. It also includes USB4, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Ethernet, and RGB lighting. Ideal for gamers, creators, and AI developers, it supports NVIDIA DLSS 4, Studio drivers, and tools like ChatRTX and NVIDIA NeMo, with secure on-device data processing. The GIGABYTE Control Center enables real-time performance tuning.
Gigabyte RTX 5090 AI Box GPU Enclosure Full Specs:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (Blackwell Architecture) |
| VRAM | 32GB |
| CUDA Cores | 21,760 |
| AI Cores | 512 Tensor Cores |
| AI Performance | Over 3000 AI TOPS |
| Cooling System | AORUS WATERFORCE All-in-One (240mm aluminum radiator, large copper base plate, two 120mm silent fans, FEP tube) |
| Connectivity | Thunderbolt™ 5 (80Gbps bidirectional, 64Gbps PCIe Gen4x4), USB4, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2, Ethernet port |
| Power Delivery | PD 3.0 (100W laptop charging via Thunderbolt™ 5) |
| Additional Features | RGB lighting, Thunderbolt™ 5 daisy chain support, NVIDIA DLSS 4, NVIDIA Studio drivers |
| Software | GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) for real-time tuning of clock speed, voltage, fan mode, and power target |
| Intended Use | Gaming, creative workflows (video editing, 3D rendering, graphic design), AI applications (e.g., Llama, Flux, Stable Diffusion, ChatRTX, NVIDIA NeMo) |
| Power Consumption | 600 Watts Max |
Check out available ports and connections in the image below:
Price: Currently available at Newegg at $2,999
Here is a video from Computex from earlier this year:
