deepseek r1

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Flowing blue lines forming an abstract reasoning pattern

is DeepSeek R1 worth running locally? The open reasoning champion, reviewed (2026)

DeepSeek R1 is the best open model for step-by-step reasoning — and thanks to its distilled versions, you don't need a data center to run it. Here's whether it's worth it, and which version to run.

Lena Fischer · Aug 5 · 10 min

$Mathematical equations written on a dark surface$

the best local AI for math and reasoning in 2026 — models that show their work

For math, logic, and step-by-step problems, 'reasoning' models that think out loud beat regular chatbots. Here's the best one to run locally, from an 8GB card to a 24GB rig.

Lena Fischer · Aug 3 · 10 min

A humanoid robot reading, representing AI reasoning

how to run DeepSeek on your own computer, free — and which version you can actually fit

DeepSeek's reasoning models are free and open — but the full one needs a datacenter. The good news: the distilled versions run great on a normal PC. Here's how to run DeepSeek locally, and which size fits your hardware.

Lena Fischer · Jul 30 · 9 min

A data center representing large-scale AI inference

what it really costs to run DeepSeek R1 locally: the full model, the distills, and the honest answer

The full DeepSeek R1 is a 671-billion-parameter monster that needs a small cluster. But its distilled versions run on a single GPU — and knowing the difference saves you a fortune.

Lena Fischer · Jul 28 · 9 min