Microsoft Opens $6,000 Pre-Orders for Surface RTX Spark Dev Box
The high-end AI developer workstation carries 128GB of memory, a 2TB SSD, and an enclosure covered in 1,000 air vents.
Microsoft has opened pre-orders for the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a $5,999.99 desktop workstation designed for artificial intelligence development, following an in-person showcase at its recent Windows event.
The specialized workstation is aimed at engineers running local AI models and intensive computing workloads, positioning the device in a category occupied by high-performance systems like Apple's Mac Studio. Microsoft initially previewed the hardware earlier this year before displaying physical units to attendees, as reported by Engadget (https://www.engadget.com/2280568/heres-what-the-dollar6000-surface-rtx-spark-dev-box-looks-like/).
Though Microsoft previously referred to the hardware as a compact PC, hands-on impressions note a substantial desktop footprint. The machine rests on an elevated base with a long, dense chassis estimated to weigh at least five to six pounds.
Heat dissipation is central to the design. The exterior chassis features approximately 1,000 air vents to manage thermal output from its internal components. Internal hardware specifications include a 6,144-core graphics processing unit, 128GB of memory, and a 2TB solid-state drive. Microsoft did not demonstrate the unit running live workloads during the floor showcase.
Rear connectivity consists of three USB-C ports, one USB-A port, an Ethernet port, an HDMI output, and a headphone jack. Unlike some workstation peers, the device lacks an integrated memory card slot.
The Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is currently available for pre-order at $5,999.99.
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