More creative and professional tools now run AI features locally. Here is what your PC needs to handle them well.
Graphics card and video memory
For many local AI tasks the graphics card does the heavy lifting, and its video memory decides which models you can run. More memory means larger models and higher resolutions.
System memory
32 GB is a sensible starting point and 64 GB or more helps with larger projects and running several tools at once.
Fast, roomy storage
Models and datasets are large. An NVMe drive of generous size loads them quickly and keeps your projects in one place.
Power and cooling
AI workloads can hold the hardware at high load for long periods. A strong power supply and good airflow keep performance steady instead of throttling.
If you are not sure what your work needs, tell us what tools you use and we will recommend a build.