VelsTech Hardware
From understanding the parts in your machine to choosing and building your next one – a natural learning path for PCs, laptops, GPUs, and the local-AI machines of 2026.
Understand the parts
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CPU vs GPU: what does each one do?
The two most important components and when each one matters most.
SSD vs HDD
Why an SSD makes an old computer feel new, and how to pick the right drive.
How to choose parts for your first PC build
CPU, GPU, RAM, and storage that actually match how you'll use the PC.
Run models on your own machine
DGX Spark vs RTX Spark vs Ryzen AI Halo
NVIDIA and AMD's local-AI desktops compared – specs, price, and who each is for.
Best GPU for running LLMs locally
RTX vs Radeon, how much VRAM you need, and what matters for llama.cpp.
Best GPU for AI under ₹50,000 (India)
VRAM per rupee in the most interesting price bracket of 2026.
Xiaomi AI Cube
The mini desktop built around a big NPU for local AI – what's inside and who it's for.
Benchmark database
Compare tokens/sec for LLMs on real GPUs – tested and estimated results.
Buying guides
What Should I Buy?
Laptops, GPUs, mini PCs, SSDs – decision-focused picks, tested or research-backed.
Best laptop under ₹50,000 (India)
Ryzen 5, 16 GB RAM, 1080p IPS – the specs that matter at this price.
Best mini PC for Linux
Quiet, low-power, always-on – for self-hosting, local AI, or a daily desktop.
Best SSD for developers
The most impactful upgrade you can make – NVMe vs SATA, DRAM cache, capacity.
Apple's new Mac desktops
Mac Studio M5 Max/Ultra and Mac mini M6/M5 Pro – what changed, which is yours.
Crunch your own numbers
On the roadmap
RAM guide
How much RAM you actually need, DDR4 vs DDR5, and when to upgrade.
CPU buying guide
Ryzen vs Core for work, gaming, and local AI in 2026.
PC bottleneck explainer
What limits your PC's speed and how to find it.