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Notes on running AI at home
Notes on the hardware that actually runs local AI: GPUs, memory, and what is worth buying.
October 19, 2026
Unlocked CMP 170HX cards are having a moment
A mining card that can report 64GB is changing the used-NVIDIA market. It is not winning on speed.
October 16, 2026
Is the AMD R9700 a great GPU now?
Yes, if you are buying capacity you can stack. No, if you want one fast card.
October 10, 2026
The RTX 3090 is still the best local AI GPU
24GB of fast CUDA memory, and nothing else at the price scales the same way