Builds
Complete parts lists for the price tiers that actually make sense this quarter.
LatestDual RTX 3090 70B Build (48GB, 2026)Two used 24GB cards give 48GB for 70B-class local inference. What it costs at the 2026-09-28 snapshot, and sourced tok/s.Sep 6, 2026 · 3 min readRead →- Sep 6, 2026 · 4 min readRTX 5090 32GB Flagship Build (2026)The 2026 single-card speed ceiling: an RTX 5090 32GB build against the 2026-09-28 price snapshot, with sourced-only board numbers.
- Sep 4, 2026 · 2 min read$1,500 Sweet-Spot Build (Used RTX 3090)The best tokens-per-dollar in 2026: one used RTX 3090 24GB runs 32B models interactive and 70B at patient speeds. Prices as of 2026-09-28.
- Sep 4, 2026 · 2 min read$800 Entry Build for Local LLMsThe cheapest sensible local-LLM machine: a 12GB card that runs 7B–14B models well. Prices as of 2026-09-28.
- Sep 4, 2026 · 4 min readBudget Build Monthly — September 2026First monthly build review: three tiers vs. the 2026-09-04 price snapshot, plus value picks — Intel's 24GB at $599 and AMD's 32GB at $1,329.