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The Local-LLM Hardware Cheat-Sheet: Which Box Runs Which Model

A new cheat-sheet from VettedConsumer lists the cheapest hardware capable of running local large language models from 8B to 235B parameters, based on real owner-reported speeds. The guide is available for free to subscribers and aims to help users select cost-effective GPUs for local LLM deployment.

read1 min publishedJun 15, 2026

GPUs for Local LLM A one-page cheat-sheet: the cheapest hardware that actually runs each model size (8B to 235B), with real owner-reported speeds — free for subscribers.

A one-page cheat-sheet: the cheapest hardware that actually runs each model size (8B to 235B), with real owner-reported speeds — free for subscribers.

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vettedconsumer.com — original article The KV Cache, Explained: Why Long Context Eats Your VRAM (and How to Fit More) The Used RTX 3090 in 2026: Why a Five-Year-Old GPU Is Still Local AI's Best Deal Show HN: Quant Picker – which GGUF file fits your model and machine
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