What is the best mini PC for running Ollama?

For value, the Beelink SER7 Pro with Ryzen 7 7840HS. For more headroom, the Geekom A8 with Ryzen 9 8945HS. Both run Ollama out of the box.

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How much VRAM do I need for a 7B LLM?

A 7B model at Q4_K_M needs about 4.5–6 GB of VRAM. Most modern AMD Ryzen mini PCs with RDNA 3 iGPU can run it.

Can I run local LLMs without a GPU?

Yes on CPU-only inference, but it is much slower. Mini PCs like the Beelink SER7 run 7B models at ~42 tok/s using integrated graphics.

Is 32GB RAM enough for local AI agents?

32GB is the sweet spot for 7B models. For 13B models or running several models at once, upgrade to 64GB.