I Built The Cheapest PC for Local AI

If you are trying to run local AI on a budget this video will save you from making the same mistakes I did :)

Related videos:
How to Run Gemma 4 on Mac for Free: https://youtu.be/TcuAkA8cv8E
How to Install Claude Code on Mac: https://youtu.be/Bkgffn0TH4w
How to Install Claude Code on Windows: https://youtu.be/jXe-_AfuzeQ

Email: arthur.hoglund@gmail.com

Commands used in this video:
Run Gemma 4: ollama run gemma4:e4b
Connect to Claude Code: ollama launch claude --model gemma4:e4b

Parts and prices:
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X: $70
MSI B450 Gaming Plus: $45
Kingston ValueRAM 16GB: $30
Nvidia RTX 2060 6GB: $104
256GB NVMe SSD: $29
Corsair CX550M 550W PSU: $30
Phantek tempered glass case: $23
AMD Wraith Prism CPU cooler: $0
Total build cost: approximately $400

In this video I build the PC, test it with Ollama and Claude Code, and find out if a $400 gaming PC can actually run local AI models in 2026 and whether I made my money back selling it. In the video I am using Gemma 4 locally with Claude Code. I spent two weeks driving around Stockholm hunting used PC parts on Facebook Marketplace to build the cheapest local AI computer possible. I got scammed three times.

Timestamps:
00:00-00:32 The Plan: Build the Cheapest PC for Local AI
00:32-05:52 Sourcing Parts & Building the PC
05:52-06:25 How to Install Ollama & Claude Code
06:25-08:09 How to Download Gemma 4
08:09-12:15 Can a $400 PC Actually Run Local AI?

What is covered in this video:
Why VRAM is the only spec that matters for local AI Why 6GB VRAM is not enough for modern AI models in 2026
The difference between VRAM RAM and unified memory explained simply
Which AI models actually run on a budget GPU How to run Gemma 4 locally with Ollama How to connect Gemma 4 to Claude Code for free Why a MacBook Air beats a $400 gaming PC for local AI

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Видео I Built The Cheapest PC for Local AI канала Arthur Hoglund