Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

What is CanYouRunAI.com?

CanYouRunAI.com is a free tool that helps you determine if your computer has the necessary hardware requirements to run Large Language Models (LLMs) locally. We analyze your system specifications and compare them against the requirements of various AI models.

How does the system check work?

Enter your system specifications manually, and our tool will:

  • Compare your hardware against our comprehensive database
  • Analyze compatibility with various AI models
  • Provide detailed performance estimates
  • Suggest optimal configurations for your setup

Model Requirements

What models can I check against?

We offer compatibility checking for popular LLMs including:

  • Llama 2 (7B, 13B, and 70B variants)
  • Mixtral 8x7B
  • Phi-4
  • Gemma 2
  • And many more!

What are the typical hardware requirements?

Hardware requirements vary significantly between models. As a general guide:

  • Entry-level models (7B parameters): 16GB RAM, 6GB VRAM
  • Mid-range models (13B parameters): 32GB RAM, 8GB VRAM
  • High-end models (70B parameters): 64GB RAM, 16GB+ VRAM

Advanced Analysis

What is the Advanced Model Analysis feature?

Our Advanced Analysis feature allows you to check any model from Hugging Face against your system specifications. It provides detailed information about:

  • Memory requirements for different quantization levels
  • Estimated performance metrics
  • Compatibility with your hardware
  • Potential optimization strategies

What is quantization?

Quantization is a technique that reduces the precision of the model's weights to decrease memory usage and improve inference speed, often with minimal impact on performance. Our advanced analysis shows various quantization options (4-bit, 8-bit, etc.) and their memory requirements.

Technical Support

Is my data safe?

Yes. We only collect system specifications necessary for the analysis. This information is not stored permanently and is only used to provide you with accurate compatibility results. You can review our Privacy Policy for more details.

The system check isn't working. What should I do?

Common troubleshooting steps:

  • Ensure your antivirus isn't blocking the system check executable
  • Try running the check with administrator privileges
  • Clear your browser cache and cookies
  • Try a different browser

How accurate are the results?

Our system requirements are based on real-world testing and manufacturer recommendations. However, actual performance may vary based on factors like:

  • Other running applications
  • System optimization
  • Specific model configurations
  • Quantization settings

Contact Us

Still have questions? We're here to help! Contact us at [email protected]