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forum threadSuryasis posted Nov 29, 2025 05:31 AM
forum threadSuryasis posted Nov 29, 2025 05:31 AM

HP Z2 Mini G1a AI Workstation: Ryzen AI MAX+ Pro 395, 128GB LPDDR5X, 2TB Gen4 SSD, 2xTB4, Wi-Fi7, Win11P, 3Yrs Onsite Warranty @ $2249.10 + F/S

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  • Windows 11 Pro
  • HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (3 years)
  • AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ Pro 395 16C/32T Zen 5 3 GHz (5.1 GHz Boost, 64MB L3 Cache)
  • AMD Radeon 8060S RDNA 3.5 Integrated Graphics (40 CU @ 2900 MHz)
  • 128GB LPDDR5X 8533 MT/s Onboard Memory on 256 Bit Memory Bus (273 GB/s)
  • 1TB PCIe® Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
  • MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.4
  • Realtek ALC3205-VA2-CG Audio Codec, 2.0W internal mono speaker
  • HP 725 Multi-Device Rechargeable Wireless Keyboard and Mouse combo
  • 300 W internal power adapter, up to 92% efficiency, active PFC
  • Warranty: 3 year (3/3/3) limited warranty includes 3 years of parts, labor and on-site repair
  • Ports:
    • 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps (1 Charging)
    • 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps (USB PD Out 15W, DisplayPort 2.1)
    • 2x USB-A 2.0
    • 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 4/USB4 40 Gbps (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1)
    • 2x Mini DisplayPort 2.1
    • 1x 2.5G RJ-45 (Realtek RTL8125BPH-CG)
  • Expansion Slots:
    1. 2x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 Slots (1 Occupied)
    2. 1x M.2 2230 for WLAN (Occupied)
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Coupon: 10% OFF via CARROT10

Spec:
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (3 years)
  • AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ Pro 395 16C/32T Zen 5 3 GHz (5.1 GHz Boost, 64MB L3 Cache)
  • AMD Radeon 8060S RDNA 3.5 Integrated Graphics (40 CU @ 2900 MHz)
  • 128GB LPDDR5X 8533 MT/s Onboard Memory on 256 Bit Memory Bus (273 GB/s)
  • 1TB PCIe® Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
  • MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.4
  • Realtek ALC3205-VA2-CG Audio Codec, 2.0W internal mono speaker
  • HP 725 Multi-Device Rechargeable Wireless Keyboard and Mouse combo
  • 300 W internal power adapter, up to 92% efficiency, active PFC
  • Warranty: 3 year (3/3/3) limited warranty includes 3 years of parts, labor and on-site repair
  • Ports:
    • 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps (1 Charging)
    • 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 10 Gbps (USB PD Out 15W, DisplayPort 2.1)
    • 2x USB-A 2.0
    • 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 4/USB4 40 Gbps (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1)
    • 2x Mini DisplayPort 2.1
    • 1x 2.5G RJ-45 (Realtek RTL8125BPH-CG)
  • Expansion Slots:
    1. 2x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 Slots (1 Occupied)
    2. 1x M.2 2230 for WLAN (Occupied)

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Nov 29, 2025 07:53 AM
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fintlewoodlewixNov 29, 2025 07:53 AM
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Get a DGX Spark clone instead, if you want to do local LLM or train or whatever. It's worth the extra $.
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SuryasisNov 29, 2025 04:57 PM
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Quote from fintlewoodlewix :
Get a DGX Spark clone instead, if you want to do local LLM or train or whatever. It's worth the extra $.
No, you have a wrong idea. Go and read what that is for. That is especially targeted for AI developers to develop and optimize Int4 Quantize models, which Nvidia is promoting over Into or Int 16. That thing only works on CUDA. As an end user product, this one is far superior.
Nov 29, 2025 05:35 PM
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fintlewoodlewixNov 29, 2025 05:35 PM
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Quote from Suryasis :
No, you have a wrong idea. Go and read what that is for. That is especially targeted for AI developers to develop and optimize Int4 Quantize models, which Nvidia is promoting over Into or Int 16. That thing only works on CUDA. As an end user product, this one is far superior.
Uh huh. Somebody spends too much time on YouTube.
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Quote from fintlewoodlewix :
Uh huh. Somebody spends too much time on YouTube.
Or actually do work and understand, rather than throwing jargons collected from here and there, without understanding a single bit.
Dec 01, 2025 01:27 PM
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blakezillaDec 01, 2025 01:27 PM
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Hey it should be noted that you can knock Windows off. Just buy a cheap key online for $10ish

And then get a 512gb ssd (+$20) and this is down to less than 1800 for the 395max
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Dec 01, 2025 01:33 PM
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ReturnToSenderDec 01, 2025 01:33 PM
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Quote from fintlewoodlewix :
Uh huh. Somebody spends too much time on YouTube.
Spark isn't for LLM inference. It's been clearly communicated all over YouTube Reddit etc.
Dec 01, 2025 06:42 PM
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fintlewoodlewixDec 01, 2025 06:42 PM
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Quote from ReturnToSender :
Spark isn't for LLM inference. It's been clearly communicated all over YouTube Reddit etc.
Yes, a lot of YouTubers have said so. I'm sure they also stayed in a Holiday Inn Express.
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Dec 02, 2025 06:17 AM
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ReturnToSenderDec 02, 2025 06:17 AM
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Quote from fintlewoodlewix :
Yes, a lot of YouTubers have said so. I'm sure they also stayed in a Holiday Inn Express.
Yes on YouTube, where the accredited tech bloggers exist, and reddit it where the really nerdy tech enthusiasts exists. typically when a bunch of intelligent people reach the same consensus, they are right.

NVIDIA DGX Spark

Best for: Training, fine-tuning, and inference with models specifically optimized for its unique NVFP4 format.

Strengths: 128GB of unified memory, compact form factor, and designed for a complete AI sandbox experience.

Weaknesses: Slower inference speeds compared to high-end GPUs for standard models, with benchmarks showing it being slower than a 5090 and significantly slower than a Pro 6000. The memory bandwidth is a bottleneck for large batch sizes
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Dec 02, 2025 06:25 AM
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fintlewoodlewixDec 02, 2025 06:25 AM
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Quote from ReturnToSender :
Yes on YouTube, where the accredited tech bloggers exist, and reddit it where the really nerdy tech enthusiasts exists. typically when a bunch of intelligent people reach the same consensus, they are right.
LOL! Accredited tech bloggers? Typically, reddit is an echo chamber for idiots.
Dec 02, 2025 06:30 AM
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ReturnToSenderDec 02, 2025 06:30 AM
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Quote from fintlewoodlewix :
LOL! Accredited tech bloggers? Typically, reddit is an echo chamber for idiots.
I can't believe you're here arguing with the Internet, lol

yeah fam the whole Internet is wrong and you're right. again that box is not for inference. It's for development two different things.

NVIDIA DGX Spark
Best for: Training, fine-tuning, and inference with models specifically optimized for its unique NVFP4 format.

Strengths: 128GB of unified memory, compact form factor, and designed for a complete AI sandbox experience.

Weaknesses: Slower inference speeds compared to high-end GPUs for standard models, with benchmarks showing it being slower than a 5090 and significantly slower than a Pro 6000. The memory bandwidth is a bottleneck for large batch sizes
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TerencePDec 02, 2025 06:37 AM
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Quote from fintlewoodlewix :
LOL! Accredited tech bloggers? Typically, reddit is an echo chamber for idiots.
Bro, of course info from influencers that shill shit they know jack squat about are trustworthy.
Dec 02, 2025 06:50 AM
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fintlewoodlewixDec 02, 2025 06:50 AM
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Quote from ReturnToSender :
I can't believe you're here arguing with the Internet, lol

yeah fam the whole Internet is wrong and you're right. again that box is not for inference. It's for development two different things.

NVIDIA DGX Spark
Best for: Training, fine-tuning, and inference with models specifically optimized for its unique NVFP4 format.

Strengths: 128GB of unified memory, compact form factor, and designed for a complete AI sandbox experience.

Weaknesses: Slower inference speeds compared to high-end GPUs for standard models, with benchmarks showing it being slower than a 5090 and significantly slower than a Pro 6000. The memory bandwidth is a bottleneck for large batch sizes
Did chatgpt write that for you?
Dec 02, 2025 06:51 AM
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fintlewoodlewixDec 02, 2025 06:51 AM
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Quote from TerenceP :
Bro, of course info from influencers that shill shit they know jack squat about are trustworthy.
YouTube influencers are the best, just like tiktok influencers. Do you love the Kardashians? I do!

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h0va4lifeYesterday 01:29 PM
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This could be a steal, how many employees will this replace?

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