Can't afford much this time, but want to try to keep things local. Would you suggest I go for NVIDIA jetsons, get a used V100 or any other gpus, or a Mac Mini M4?
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Which Machine/GPU is the best bang for the buck under 500$?
Reddit r/LocalLLaMA / 3/22/2026
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Key Points
- The author is seeking budget-friendly hardware recommendations for local use under $500.
- The post considers several options, including NVIDIA Jetson devices, a used V100 GPU, other GPUs, or a Mac Mini M4.
- The goal is to identify the best value-for-money choice within the specified price range and local constraints.
- A link to a Reddit discussion in r/LocalLLaMA is provided for additional context and community input.
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