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AI Workstations for Running Local LLMs
An AI workstation is a computer built to run AI models, such as large language models, on your own hardware instead of a cloud service. Alden Tech builds, tunes and tests AI workstations in Spartanburg, SC, sized to the models you plan to run and backed by a 3-year parts and labor warranty.
Current Systems
- AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 Entry AI PC, 32GB: Up to 24GB GPU memory (shared) ($1,599)
- AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Local AI Workstation, 64GB — Up to 48GB VRAM: Up to 48GB GPU memory (shared) ($2,799)
- AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Local AI Workstation, 128GB — Up to 96GB VRAM: Up to 96GB GPU memory (shared) ($3,899)
Need more memory than the systems above? Tell us which models you want to run and we'll spec a configuration around them.
How to Choose: Memory Decides Model Size
The most important number on an AI workstation is how much memory the GPU can use, because it decides which models fit at all. Our 32GB entry system suits smaller models, roughly the 7B to 14B class. A 64GB system comfortably runs models in the 20B to 35B parameter range. Models in the 70B class and larger mixture-of-experts models need a 128GB-class configuration.
Our VRAM sizing guide walks through the math, and the 64GB vs. 128GB breakdown compares the two tiers directly.
Included with Every Workstation
- Sizing and GPU memory selection for the models you plan to run
- LM Studio (local inference software), installed and configured
- Performance tuning, testing and validation before it ships
- 3-Year Parts & Labor Warranty
Optional AI Tooling Package (+$250): Ollama and llama.cpp, Open WebUI for a browser-based team interface, and a document search (RAG) pipeline.
Before You Buy
- Local AI vs. Cloud: what local AI actually costs compared with ChatGPT Business and Plus.
- How Local AI Works: a plain-English guide to local models, memory, RAG and data flow.
- Use Cases: real workflows for manufacturing, engineering, professional services and IT.
Alden Tech, veteran-owned custom PC and local AI workstation builder in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Call or text (864) 381-8201, or tell us what you want AI to do.