Which AI rig fits your budget?
Set your budget, pick what you want to run, choose US or Europe — get a tested rig, the models it runs, and where to buy.
? Which rig fits me?
My budget
$2,000
I want to run
Your match
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| Budget | Rig | VRAM | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500+ | Starter — used RTX 3060 | 12 GB | 8B–13B models, SD 1.5 |
| $1,000+ | Entry — RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | 16 GB | 13B models, SDXL |
| $2,000+ | Sweet spot — RTX 3090 build | 24 GB | 34B + 70B (quantized), SDXL |
| $3,500+ | Fast — RTX 4090 build | 24 GB | fast 34B, 70B quant, light training |
| $5,000+ | Workstation — 2× 24GB | 48 GB | 70B comfortably, fine-tuning |
| $8,000+ | Pro — multi-GPU / RTX 6000 Ada | 48–96 GB | large training, multi-70B |
How it works
Each recommendation is a hand-tested build tier, not a black-box calculator. We map your budget to the best-fit rig and show what it can actually run.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose AI hardware for my budget?
Enter your budget and the finder maps it to a tested rig tier, showing the GPU, VRAM, what models it runs, and where to buy — plus a cheaper and a step-up option.
Should I buy or rent a GPU?
For occasional or very heavy workloads, renting (RunPod/Vast.ai) is often cheaper. The finder flags this and links to our Cloud vs Buy guide.
Does it work for Europe and the US?
Yes — toggle US/Europe and prices, retailers and links adjust to your region.