What OS and coding models should power a dedicated local AI box with a 3090 and 5060 Ti?
PolarNightProphecies · reddit · 2026-07-27
A newcomer to local AI asks how to turn a spare machine into a dedicated coding box.
The setup includes an RTX 3090, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, 80GB DDR4, a Ryzen 5 5600X, a 2TB SSD, and a 1200W PSU, with extra cards like an RX 6950 XT and a 3080 potentially available. The author wants advice on:
- Which OS or Linux distro to use
- Which coding-focused models fit the hardware
- What software or interface can expose the machine over the local network
- Whether extra GPUs can be used meaningfully, even if only for VRAM
The machine is intended to be dedicated to local AI, while development happens on other computers on the LAN.
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