Can You Run a Local LLM Without a GPU? Yes — Here’s How
Yes — you can run a local LLM without a GPU. Covers CPU-only inference, best quantised models (GGUF/Q4), and step-by-step setup with llama.cpp and Ollama in CPU mode.
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How Much VRAM & Hardware You Need for Local LLMs
Not sure if your hardware can run a local LLM? This guide covers VRAM requirements by model, RAM minimums, GPU tiers, and how to run without a dedicated GPU.