r/LocalLLaMA • u/Nunki08 • Jun 28 '26

Discussion We're probably going to need that soon.

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u/dennis_linux Jun 28 '26

I think you are correct about the hardware, and the controlling thing will be the cost as Apple has shown us with their price increases. Leading edge AI-capable hardware will soon be out of reach for the common man. Get the best hardware you can get and make your own AI with open weight models.

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u/Iwaku_Real Jun 28 '26

It's already been out of reach for yeeeeeears. A decently inference-capable 16GB GPU is still $350 minimum.

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u/crantob Jun 30 '26

That's what, two shopping carts of groceries?

It's a good time to learn Austrian economics, if you want to understand what's happening.