Buy this 24GB Nvidia RTX 5080-class GPU and get a ‘free’ AI PC: Generous 19-year old US startup CEO ‘happy to pass on our savings to the customer’ as he raises $11M from Andreessen Horowitz and others
Ghost AI workstations are selling like hot cakes and there’s a very good reason why.
US startup Ghost has unveiled Core, a personal AI computer that competes with Nvidia and AMD. Priced at $3,499, the device includes a $3,200 Nvidia RTX Pro 4000 Blackwell SFF GPU with 24GB ECC RAM, an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, 64GB DDR5 SODIMM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD, all housed in a premium metal chassis. This setup typically costs around $5,000. Ghost plans to release 64GB and 128GB versions later, priced similarly to Nvidia's DGX Spark offerings.
The innovative product is the brainchild of 19-year-old CEO Zain Javaid, who revealed to X.com that they secured a limited supply of the Nvidia RTX PRO 4000 GPU at a lower price, now significantly increased. For their next production run, Ghost intends to pass on the savings to customers, while they continue to raise funds, amassing $11 million from prominent investors like Andreessen Horowitz.
Javaid dismissed competitors, stating that they often receive credit for existing products due to their existing resources. Ghost, however, has combined standard components into an attractive package and developed proprietary software, IP, and a unique filing system. The first batch of Core devices has sold out, with shipping commencing on October 31.
A second batch is expected at a higher price, but the viral marketing strategy has already generated significant buzz in relevant news outlets and online communities. Interested buyers can reserve their Core with a $499 refundable deposit.
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