Computers capable of running DeepSeek-R1 671B
What PC do you need to run DeepSeek-R1 671B? 404 GB VRAM at Q4 (1342 GB FP16) — see the exact AI workstations that host DeepSeek-R1 671B locally, from $9,499.
AI workstations that I can host DeepSeek-R1 671B
Frequently asked
What PC do I need to run "DeepSeek-R1 671B"?
At Q4 quantization DeepSeek-R1 671B needs about 404 GB of VRAM — the cheapest match in our catalog is the Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 512 GB) (512 GB, $9,499). At Q8 plan for 671 GB, at FP16 1342 GB.
How much VRAM does "DeepSeek-R1 671B" need?
DeepSeek-R1 671B requires roughly 404 GB at Q4 (recommended for local use), 671 GB at Q8 and 1342 GB at FP16, including KV-cache headroom.
Can I run "DeepSeek-R1 671B" locally on my own computer?
Yes — with the right hardware. Any workstation with at least 404 GB VRAM runs DeepSeek-R1 671B locally, such as the Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 512 GB). No cloud, no per-token bills.
Which GPU runs "DeepSeek-R1 671B"?
The 80-core Apple GPU in the Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 512 GB) (512 GB total) is the entry point; larger multi-GPU builds scale to 671–1342 GB for Q8/FP16.
Cheap computer for DeepSeek-R1 671B
The most affordable way to host DeepSeek-R1 671B: a 404 GB-VRAM workstation — from $9,499 (Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 512 GB)), which typically pays for itself vs. $1–4/hr cloud GPUs.
DeepSeek-R1 671B fine-tuning machine
Fine-tuning DeepSeek-R1 671B needs the FP16 size — about 1342 GB of VRAM — ask us for a custom training rig.