Can I run a local AI on my Lenovo Yoga laptop?
I recently bought a Lenovo Yoga for university and would like to run an AI model locally on it, if that's practical. I'm not very experienced with computer…
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What’s the best-value 8GB or 16GB GPU for gaming and local LLMs under RM2,000?
I'm looking for a graphics card for a modern gaming PC that will also handle local LLM workloads. I'm not loyal to AMD, Intel, or NVIDIA—value, availability, features,…
Should I Use a GT 610 or GT 730 for Running Gemma 3:1B Locally?
I got a desktop for free that has neither an integrated GPU nor a dedicated graphics card. I already have an NVIDIA GT 610 with 2GB of VRAM…
Could a Local LLM Workload Blow the Fuse in My UPS?
I was running Ollama with a 65,536-token context window through Zoo Code in VS Code, asking it to analyze a folder of relatively simple code. After about 4–8…
Advice on My First PC Build for Gaming and Local AI Workloads
I'm putting together my first complete PC build. I'm mainly a casual gamer who plays indie games and occasional AAA titles with friends, but I also want the…
Can You Spot Any Issues With This £4,000 Long-Term PC Build?
After roughly nine years since my last major upgrade, I'm planning a high-end PC intended to last for many years. There isn't a strict budget, and this configuration…
Will Future Consoles Make 8-Core CPUs Necessary for Gaming?
Is there any credible information suggesting that games releasing this year or over the next few years will require more CPU cores, especially if the next generation of…
Should I upgrade my decade-old PC now, or wait for a modern DDR5 build?
I built my current PC around 2013–2014 with a Haswell-era Intel CPU and DDR3 memory. The hard drive recently started failing, so I finally replaced it with an…
How to Utilize a Dual GPU Setup on Linux?
I'm currently using a Windows computer with dual AMD GPUs and mainly rely on Lossless Scaling for my setup. But I'm tired of Windows and plan to switch…
How Can I Utilize My Dual GPU Setup on Linux?
I currently have a dual-GPU system with full AMD support running Windows, largely thanks to a software called Lossless Scaling that I've built my setup around. However, I'm…