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

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.

Thomas Newkirk 2 min read

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