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Nvidia debuts $4,999 DGX Spark with half the RAM and storage, amid memory crunch

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2 October 2026

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Fusion42 · 2 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Nvidia launched a lower-cost DGX Spark AI system with half the RAM and storage to address a memory shortage that increased prices significantly. The 64 GB DGX Spark retails for $4,999, remains competitive in memory bandwidth, and will support local AI inference workloads, while Nvidia plans software updates to improve multi-device clustering.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

The GPU memory shortage has pushed Nvidia to cut memory in its DGX Spark system to keep prices accessible, signalling you must adjust your AI hardware sourcing and cost models now. AMD's competitive pricing and capacity options increase pressure on Nvidia AI system suppliers, creating new openings for differentiation.

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