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Recommended Starting Point

CPUIntel Core Ultra 9, 24 cores

GPUUp to 2x NVIDIA RTX 5090 or RTX PRO 6000

MemoryUp to 192 GB DDR5

CoolingLiquid-cooled CPU, GPU air or water options

Configuration Choices

Processor

Intel Core Ultra options for compact AI, creative, and engineering work.

14-Core 4.20 GHz Intel Core Ultra 5 245KEntry CPU for single-GPU workstation tasks.+$018-Core 4.20 GHz Intel Core Ultra 5 250K PlusA small CPU step-up for heavier multitasking.+$13120-Core 3.90 GHz Intel Core Ultra 7 265KBalanced CPU choice for AI tools and creative apps.+$40524-Core 3.70 GHz Intel Core Ultra 7 270K PlusMore CPU headroom for parallel desktop workflows.+$55524-Core 3.70 GHz Intel Core Ultra 9 285KHighest local CPU option for this compact Intel profile.+$1,055

Cooling

Select a thermal profile for sustained CPU and GPU work.

Liquid cooling for CPUQuiet default for sustained AI and creative sessions.+$0Air cooling for CPUSimpler cooling profile for lighter workstation use.+$0

Memory

Pair host memory with total GPU VRAM and dataset size.

64 GB DDR5Usable baseline for a compact single-GPU build.+$096 GB DDR5Useful for larger local tools and model-serving overhead.+$337128 GB DDR5Better fit for larger datasets and multiple active apps.+$648192 GB DDR5Maximum RAM profile for this compact workstation path.+$1,663

GPU Support

Choose the power, board, and expansion path before final GPU selection.

Ready for 1x RTX 5070Lower-power single-GPU development configuration.+$0Ready for 1x RTX 5090 or RTX PROHigher-power local AI GPU path.+$553Ready for 2x RTX 5090 or RTX PRODual-GPU expansion path with upgraded platform support.+$1,843

Storage

Configure fast NVMe storage for the OS, models, datasets, and checkpoints.

2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDFast default for OS, frameworks, and local models.+$04 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDMore working space for datasets and active projects.+$4248 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDLarger single-drive storage for checkpoints and media.+$1,502

Operating System

Choose the installed OS image or keep the system ready for your own deployment process.

Ubuntu AI stackLinux image prepared for CUDA, containers, notebooks, and model-serving tools.+$0Windows 11 ProWindows desktop environment for mixed AI, engineering, and creative tools.+$376No operating systemFor teams that image workstations internally.+$0

Additional SSD

Add a separate data volume for datasets, checkpoints, and project files.

Not includedUse only the primary NVMe drive.+$04 TB SATA SSDSeparate project storage for less speed-sensitive files.+$1,46215.36 TB PCIe NVMe SSDLarge high-speed local dataset and checkpoint drive.+$13,176

Network

Plan bandwidth for shared datasets, remote access, and lab storage.

Integrated EthernetUse the platform's base network interface.+$010 Gb EthernetBetter fit for NAS access and shared lab environments.+$34425 Gb EthernetHigher-throughput network path for larger datasets.+$592

Warranty/Support

Choose the service window for the system lifecycle.

3 year limited warrantyBase service plan for the configured workstation.+$04 year limited warrantyLonger labor and replacement coverage.+$7515 year limited warrantyLongest support window for teams standardizing on one platform.+$1,145

Why this configuration path

Intel Core Ultra workstation with compact one- or two-GPU sizing.

Local flow includes tech specs, customize, price, and stock status.

Good fit for mixed AI, creative, and engineering tasks.