You don't need an expensive GPU to run a local LLM that actually works
…That's fine for using AI and allows for some quick responses and solid context for the job, but it also ups the power bill considerably. This U850 mini PC draws just…
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I mounted my mini PC behind my monitor and cleared my entire desk in the process
Jasmine Mannan Apr 13, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT Jasmine is Software and PC Hardware Author at XDA with years of tech reporting experience ranging from AI chatbots right down to gaming…
I stopped chasing Ultra and my mid-range GPU became a powerhouse
Jasmine Mannan May 19, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT Jasmine is Software and PC Hardware Author at XDA with years of tech reporting experience ranging from AI chatbots right down to gaming…
Stop obsessing over your GPU's core clock — memory clock matters more for local LLM inference
…An MBA in Marketing and the owner of a PC building business, he writes on PC hardware, technology, and Windows. When not scouring the web for ideas, he can be found building…
The weirdest Windows 11 slowdowns still come from features that should have died years ago
Jasmine Mannan Apr 20, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT Jasmine is Software and PC Hardware Author at XDA with years of tech reporting experience ranging from AI chatbots right down to gaming…
I tried caring about ChatGPT and Claude, but I still haven't found a real need for LLMs
…Related Study confirms what we already know — chatbots get worse the longer you talk to them Across several AI platforms, performance drops to 65% with more complicated back-and-forth conversations. Claude…
Your motherboard has hidden upgrade possibilities that you keep ignoring
…It's your PC's foundational platform, meant to enable other upgrades over the course of 5–7 years. Most PC builders might make one CPU or GPU swap, add a second…
Home Assistant is way more than a smart home dashboard, and here's what I actually run on it
Ayush Pande Jun 12, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT Ayush Pande is a PC hardware and gaming writer. When he's not working on a new article, you can find him with…
Nvidia's RTX 50-series launch shows why the 'always wait for the next generation' rule is dead
Jasmine Mannan Jun 14, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT Jasmine is Software and PC Hardware Author at XDA with years of tech reporting experience ranging from AI chatbots right down to gaming…
I vibe-coded a fully functional game with Claude Code, and it doesn't look vibe-coded at all
…Enemy AI should be other "Pirate Cats" that roam back and forth on their designated platforms. Level design should include static platforms and moving platforms that oscillate horizontally or vertically. Include a…