Transparency and sources

How we evaluate PCs for local AI

We separate technical facts, calculated guidance and editorial judgment. This page shows where data comes from, what we do not claim and how the site is funded.

Our principles

Explainable buying guidance

01

Exact configuration

We assess the RAM, storage and GPU of a specific configuration, not just a family name.

02

Primary sources first

Manufacturer and project documentation take priority over store copy and aggregators.

03

Uncertainty is visible

Memory ranges are estimates. We state assumptions and avoid false-precision tokens-per-second numbers.

04

No test without testing

Editorial analysis is not our own lab test. We only label hands-on testing when a method is documented.

Evaluation framework

What matters in a local LLM PC

Model capacityusable fast memory, headroom, UMA limits
Inference potentialbandwidth, GPU class, offload path
System balancesystem RAM, storage, CPU, ports
Sustained-load suitabilitycooling concept, power supply, chassis
Upgrade path and valueexpansion, variant clarity, price tier

The bars show our priority weighting, not a product score. Capacity is the first gate; speed and system quality follow.

Source hierarchy

What supports our technical statements

3

Complete-system manufacturer page

We use it to check chassis, memory options, ports and variants. Store listings are then compared with the exact selected configuration.

4

Availability and listing review

Product references are checked regularly against the configuration described. Availability and price are not real-time; the destination page immediately before purchase remains authoritative.

Funding

Commission without added cost

Some links are advertising or affiliate links. If they lead to a qualifying purchase, the operator may receive a commission; your price does not change.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Potential commission does not change our technical criteria. A disclosure appears next to relevant links.

Corrections

Technology changes

Configurations, runtime support and offers can change. If you spot a discrepancy, please include the page address, product variant and source.

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Last comprehensive editorial review

August 20, 2026. Product variants, hardware specifications, and runtime guidance are reassessed when material changes occur.