CraftRigs exists because 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.