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What size model? I can run 8 billion parameter models on my Geforce 3070 with 8gb of vram. Bigger models need more memory. For $1-2k you can upgrade to a 16 or 32 gb video card. For $3k you can get a Framework Desktop with 128 gb unified memory. For $6k you can get a DGX Spark with a blackwell chip and 128 gb unified memory. Mac mini or Mac studio are also good choices in this price range.
The 64GB Framework Desktop runs just barely over 2k configured minimally, I went that route because I thought it was a better option than the discrete 32GB video card, but there are tradeoffs with compatibility. Something to think about at the 2k, but not quite 3k range though.