A mini PC the size of a paperback can now run a 200B-parameter model locally. But choosing one isn't about the lowest pr...

A mini PC the size of a paperback can now run a 200B-parameter model locally. But choosing one isn't about the lowest price tag. Capacity sets what fits, bandwidth sets how fast it runs, and the software stack — CUDA, ROCm, or Metal — decides whether your tools work at all. Here's how the four real options compare in 2026, with current prices and benchmarks.https://www.buysellram.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-best-mini-pc-for-local-ai-in-2026/#LocalAI #LLM #MiniPC #AIhardware #StrixHalo #DGXSpark #EdgeAI #AIinfrastructure #tech #RyzenAI #NVIDIA #Apple