Best RAM for Local AI (2026 Guide)

RAM is the single biggest upgrade you can make for a self-hosted AI environment.


Minimum: 32GB

Good for 7B models and moderate multitasking.

👉 32GB Options


Recommended: 64GB

If you want larger context windows or multiple containers, 64GB prevents bottlenecks.

👉 64GB RAM Kits


Compatibility Notes


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