Quiet AI Workstation
A compact workstation with 36 GB of unified memory that runs 32B class models at INT4 without a fan roaring next to you: the Mac Studio M4 Max.
Parts list
| Part | Category | Key specs | US price in our data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Mac Studio M4 Max 36GB 512GB | Workstations | 38 TOPS · 14 cores · 36 GB RAM | $1,999 (Apple) |
Total of the listed US prices above$1,999
The total is the sum of the US prices listed in our dataset for these parts, nothing added and nothing estimated. Street prices move; check the stores before you buy.
Why these parts
Apple Silicon workstations trade raw CUDA ecosystem support for unified memory and low noise. If your stack is MLX or llama.cpp friendly, 36 GB of unified memory is a roomy home for mid size models.
Not sure which size of build you need? Run the VRAM Fit Checker with your model and precision, then come back to the parts list that matches. Store options are in the retailer directory by state.