Mac Studio / Custom Workstation · Custom quote
Heavier hardware,
for heavier local AI.
Mac Studio or custom workstation, configured to your workload. I source, prep, test, ship.
About MiniForge
I'm Dany. I source and prepare Mac local-AI workstations, from Mac mini through Mac Studio and custom rigs configured to your workload. B2B sourcing is what I do: DJI Drone Company before, teams running local AI now. I'm configuring heavier workstations for spillover workloads as part of the same factory.
What you get
- Hardware path picked to your workload (Mac Studio, custom workstation, or higher tier)
- Memory and storage configured for your local AI use
- Advanced model preparation. What you actually plan to run, not generic starter models.
- Source and final price confirmed before you commit
- Same hands-on prep + plain-English onboarding notes
How this actually works.
01
You email me the workload.
Models you want to run, team size, latency targets, budget range, any compliance constraints.
02
I source and quote.
Within a few business days. Final price + timeline locked before you commit.
03
I prep and ship the configured workstation.
Same hands-on prep that ships on every MiniForge Mac, scaled to the bigger box.
Who this is for.
You're running models that overflow a Mac mini. Llama 3.3 70B in full precision, multiple concurrent agents, real-time inference workloads, or you're standing up a small in-house AI ops team and need the hardware that won't bottleneck on month two.
Not the right fit if a 48GB Pro Mac mini covers your workload. Start there. Custom Workstation is for genuine spillover.
I source and price-lock before you commit. Email turnaround typically a few business days.
FAQ
Mac Studio or Mac Pro?
Depends on the workload. Mac Studio M4 Max / M4 Ultra is the sweet spot for most local AI work. 64GB to 512GB unified memory range, Thunderbolt 5 expansion. Mac Pro is the call when you need PCIe slots for specialized accelerators or extreme storage. I'll recommend based on what you're actually running.
How much does it cost?
Hardware ranges from roughly $2,000 (entry Mac Studio M4 Max 64GB) to $12,000+ (Mac Studio M4 Ultra 512GB). Prep is included in the quote. Sourcing path varies based on Apple availability. I'll show you the options before you commit.
Can you handle a multi-unit order?
Yes. For 5+ matched-config workstations, this is the right path. Same preparation, batched sourcing, optional factory-reset shipping for your IT team to provision. Email me with team size and config target.
How long is the quote good for?
Standard 14 days from quote, since Apple availability shifts. If you need longer to decide, I'll re-confirm pricing at decision time.
Ready when you are.
Heavier workload? Let's quote the box that fits it.
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