Build your local AI setup
937 devices — laptops, desktops, mini PCs, MacBooks — classified by AI capability. Device and RAM ship together from Reno, NV.
Best value picks
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Llama 3.1 70B Q4 · Qwen2.5 32B Q8 · 15–30 tokens/sec
Qwen2.5 32B Q4 · Llama 3.1 8B Q8 · 20–40 tokens/sec
Llama 3.1 8B Q8 · Qwen2.5 14B Q4 · 20–50 tokens/sec
Llama 3.1 8B Q4 · Qwen2.5 7B Q4 · 20–40 tokens/sec via GPU
Llama 4 8B · Qwen3 7B · 10–20 tokens/sec
Phi-4 Mini 3.8B · Llama 3.2 3B · 10–20 tokens/sec via Metal
Phi-4 Mini 3.8B · Llama 3.2 3B · 5–10 tokens/sec
How to build a local AI setup
Pick a device
Filter by tier, brand, price.
Add RAM if needed
8GB devices show bundle pricing.
Install Ollama
Free. Download from ollama.com.
Run AI privately
ollama pull llama3. Done.
Common questions
Can I add device and RAM to the same cart?
Yes. GotLaptopParts sells both. Add device and RAM — one checkout, one shipment from Reno, NV.
Do I install the RAM myself?
Yes. SO-DIMM RAM installs in under 5 minutes — one screw, slide in, done.
What is the cheapest way to get a local AI setup?
A laptop with 8GB RAM and SO-DIMM slots upgraded to 16GB. Device from $115.59 plus $44.99 RAM = AI-capable for under $160.58.
What software do I need?
Ollama — free, installs in 2 minutes. Run "ollama pull llama3" and it downloads and runs locally. No cloud, no account.
Do desktops work for local AI?
Yes. Mini PCs and desktop towers with 16GB+ RAM run 7B models well. Gaming PCs with discrete GPUs can run larger models faster.