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Silver mid-tower barebone workstation with front panel ports and ventilation

Supermicro

Supermicro SYS-532AW-C barebone server

SKU CH-TPP2-VGS2K MPN SYS-532AW-C

Mid-tower barebones workstation for Intel Core Ultra processors up to 125 W, supporting 192 GB DDR5-5600, one double-width GPU, 2.5 GbE and 1000 W Gold power

  • Supports Intel Core Ultra processors up to 125W TDP
  • Room for one double-width or triple-width GPU
  • Up to 192GB DDR5-5600 memory capacity
  • Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots plus one PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
  • 1000W Gold-rated power supply included

Mid-tower workstation barebone

The Supermicro SYS-532AW-C is a mid-tower workstation barebone built for 3D design and content creation professionals. It supports Intel Core Ultra 9, 7 or 5 processors up to 125W with air or optional liquid cooling. The system provides a 1000W Gold power supply and room for a double-width or triple-width GPU.

Installation and common issues

The chassis accepts standard ATX components and the 1000W unit uses typical modular cables. Installers should verify GPU length clearance for triple-width cards and ensure the CPU cooler mounting matches the chosen air or liquid option. M.2 and U.2 drives mount directly to the board without adapters.

Compatibility checks before ordering

Confirm your selected Intel Core Ultra processor does not exceed the 125W thermal limit. Verify that DDR5-5600 memory kits are used to reach the 192GB maximum capacity. Check that any add-in cards fit the two PCIe 5.0 x16 and one PCIe 4.0 x4 slots. Ensure display devices match the HDMI 2.1, DP 2.1 or Thunderbolt 4.0 Type-C outputs.

How it compares

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Price $2,273.99
Cheaper than about 56% of the 532 comparable items (median $2,503.49).

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Specifications

Size & build
Shipping weight12.07 kg
Package size622 × 591 × 330 mm

Questions about this item

How do I verify the workstation is running correctly after installing a GPU and memory?

Power on the SYS-532AW-C and confirm POST completes; check the BIOS reports the installed DDR5-5600 modules up to 192GB and the GPU appears in the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot.

What components are included with the barebones unit and which must be purchased separately?

The chassis, motherboard and 1000W Gold power supply are included; you must add an Intel Core Ultra processor, DDR5 memory, NVMe storage and a graphics card.

Which DDR5 capacity should I choose for 3D rendering workloads?

For heavy 3D design and content creation, populate all slots to reach the 192GB maximum supported by the platform.

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