Best Budget GPU Options for Running Local 27B-35B Models
SocietyTomorrow · reddit · 2026-08-21
A user seeks advice on the most cost-effective low-end GPUs for running dense models like 27B and 35B locally. The post notes that Strix Halo machines are overpriced and slow, while V100s are no longer the value they used to be. The user asks for the best long-term hardware investment given projected GPU supply shortages over the next 3-5 years.
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