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What computer do I need to run a Local AI Model?

Check your RAM, or your graphics card memory, first. The model has to sit comfortably under that amount, never right at the limit. A model that fits on your disk can still be too heavy to run. LM Studio downloads models for you, but it does not test whether your computer can handle them.

  • Expect less reasoning than Claude or ChatGPT, so give detailed prompts in smaller steps.

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