Microsoft opens preorders for $5,999 Surface RTX Spark Dev Box
Microsoft has unveiled the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, an AI-focused mini PC equipped with 128GB of memory to run large local models, shipping this November for roughly $6,000.
Microsoft has opened preorders for the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a compact desktop PC engineered for developers working on artificial intelligence applications. The high-end miniature computer is scheduled to begin shipping in November, according to reports from The Verge and Engadget.[1][2][6]
Designed to run heavy workloads locally, the workstation includes 128GB of unified memory capable of handling models with more than 120 billion parameters, as reported by Stevie Bonifield for The Verge. Neowin also confirmed the machine features 128GB of RAM.[5][6]
The compact hardware comes with an enterprise-tier price point. Outlets including The Verge and Tom Warren cited a retail price of $5,999, while Neowin reported the exact pricing at $5,999.99, and Engadget described the total cost at roughly $6,000.[2][3][4][5][6]
Key facts
- Microsoft opened preorders for the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, an AI mini PC designed for developers.
- The Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is scheduled to begin shipping in November.
- The system features 128GB of unified memory to support local AI models with over 120 billion parameters, per a report by The Verge's Stevie Bonifield.
- The device is priced at $5,999, with Neowin citing $5,999.99 and other reports referencing a $6,000 price point.
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The Verge@vergePost on X ·
Microsoft’s high-end AI mini PC for developers starts shipping in November. https://t.co/fzM6t4rfaU
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Engadget@engadgetPost on X ·
It ships in November, if you can afford it. https://t.co/wDTHcOePUz
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Tom Warren@tomwarrenPost on X ·
the miniature Surface PC, known as the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, will be priced at $5,999 🥵 the high-end AI mini PC for developers starts shipping in November https://t.co/l2mUnMBFWu
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NeowinFeed@NeowinFeedPost on X ·
Microsoft's tiny new desktop packs serious AI power for developers, but getting all that performance will require a very serious investment, to the tune of $6,000. #SurfaceRTXSparkDevBox https://t.co/GGicGSSlj6
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NeowinFeed@NeowinFeedPost on X ·
Surface RTX Spark Dev Box announced: 128GB RAM desktop for $5,999.99. ^P https://t.co/M4eFNOfFWW
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Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·
Microsoft opens preorders for the $5,999 Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, with 128GB of unified memory to run local models with 120B+ parameters, shipping in November (Stevie Bonifield / The Verge) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)
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