| Budget Tier | Performance | GPU | CPU | Motherboard | RAM | Storage | PSU | Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry ($800-1200) |
Good for 7B models 45 tok/s Won't fit Won't fit |
RTX 3060 12GB
$299
|
Ryzen 5 5600
$129
|
MSI B450 Tomahawk
$89
|
16GB DDR4-3200
$49
|
1TB NVMe
$79
|
650W Bronze
$69
|
Fractal Core
$49
|
| Mid-Range ($1500-2500) |
Good for 13B models 55 tok/s Won't fit Won't fit |
RTX 4070 12GB
$549
|
Ryzen 7 5700X
$189
|
MSI B550 Gaming
$149
|
32GB DDR4-3600
$99
|
2TB NVMe
$149
|
750W Gold
$119
|
Fractal Define 7
$159
|
| High-End ($3000-5000) |
Handles 30B models 100 tok/s 8 tok/s Won't fit |
RTX 4090 24GB
$1599
|
Ryzen 9 5900X
$329
|
ASUS X570 TUF
$189
|
64GB DDR4-3600
$199
|
2TB NVMe Gen4
$199
|
850W Gold
$149
|
Lian Li O11
$149
|
| Enthusiast ($5000-8000) |
Runs 70B models 180 tok/s 20 tok/s 18 tok/s |
2x RTX 4090 24GB
$3199
|
Ryzen 9 5950X
$449
|
ASUS TRX40 Pro
$349
|
128GB DDR4
$399
|
4TB NVMe Gen4
$399
|
1200W Platinum
$299
|
Corsair 1000D
$499
|
| Workstation ($10000+) |
Multiple 70B models 300 tok/s 35 tok/s 40 tok/s |
4x RTX 4090 24GB
$6399
|
Threadripper 3970X
$1999
|
ASUS TRX40 Creator
$699
|
256GB DDR4
$999
|
8TB NVMe Gen4
$899
|
1600W Titanium
$599
|
Thermaltake Core
$599
|