About CraftRigs
Running AI locally shouldn't require a PhD in hardware.
We test GPUs, build rigs, and benchmark real models so you can make informed hardware decisions. Every review uses actual local LLM workloads -- not synthetic benchmarks that don't reflect real usage.
What we cover
GPU Reviews
Tested with Llama, Mistral, Qwen, and other models you actually run.
Comparisons
Side-by-side analysis when you're stuck between two cards.
Build Guides
Complete parts lists from $500 starter rigs to multi-GPU workstations.
Tools
Inference engines, quantization methods, and software that matters.
News
Hardware launches and driver updates that affect local AI.
Why local?
Cloud APIs are convenient until they're not. Rate limits, pricing changes, data policies, downtime -- at some point, owning the hardware makes more sense. CraftRigs helps you get there.
Affiliate disclosure
Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps keep the site running and the reviews honest -- we never recommend hardware we wouldn't use ourselves.