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Microsoft Surface RTX Spark Dev Box Now Available for Preorder
Microsoft’s high‑end AI mini PC for developers opens preorders at $5,999, with November shipments and specs aimed at local large‑model workloads.
Microsoft Surface RTX Spark Dev Box Now Available for Preorder
Microsoft has opened preorders for its Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a compact AI‑focused workstation priced at $5,999. Shipping is slated for November, positioning the device as a direct competitor to Nvidia’s DGX Spark mini PC.
Key specifications
- Flat, 3D‑printed anodized aluminum chassis that also acts as a heatsink
- Nvidia Arm‑based RTX Spark platform with Tensor cores
- 128 GB unified memory and a 100‑watt thermal envelope
- Developer‑optimized Windows 11 Pro with VS Code, Git, GitHub CLI, Copilot, WSL, Python, Node
Why it matters for GPU / AI infrastructure: The Dev Box enables developers to run large language models locally—up to 120 billion parameters—without relying on cloud instances. This reduces latency, improves data privacy, and offers a predictable cost profile for AI prototyping and agent testing.
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By AiGpu Editorial · Editorial rewrite based on public reporting (The Verge AI)
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