Mini-Pc
The $36 RAM Fix That Made CPU Inference 56% Faster
Adding a second RAM stick to a mini PC lifted CPU token generation 52-58% across four models. Prompt processing moved under 2%. Measured before and after.
Best Mini PCs for Local AI Under $300 in 2026
A $200 refurbished ThinkCentre runs 7B models at 5-8 tok/s. A $350 AMD Ryzen box hits 10-15 tok/s. Specific picks, real benchmarks, and what's worth buying.