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- CPU Modern multi-core x86_64 (2020+ recommended)
- RAM 16 GB minimum · 32 GB+ recommended
- Storage 100 GB+ free SSD for system & local models
- GPU Optional; accelerates media & lighter models
- Display 1080p+
Founding Preview · Published floors
Match the machine to the seat
We publish floors so you can plan ahead. Your invitation matches your machine to Home, Pro, or Helmsman Lab. Figures below are guidance for Founding planning; final profiles ship with each package.
Home
16–32 GB class
Pro
32–64 GB+ class
Lab
128–256 GB+ class
Disk
SSD → NVMe TB-class
System requirements
Three planning profiles. GPU helps media and smaller models; RAM and fast disk still decide how deep local intelligence can go, especially for Helmsman.
Pro workstation
Heavier local work · creative pipelines
- CPU Strong multi-core for long sessions
- RAM 32–64 GB+ recommended
- Storage Fast NVMe; room for multiple models
- GPU Helpful for image/video packages
- Cooling Quiet sustained loads matter
Helmsman Lab
Frontier-class open models
- Storage Fast NVMe; plan 1 TB+ free for libraries
- RAM 128 GB+ floor · 256 GB+ for deep runs
- GPU Optional multi-GPU for speed (does not replace RAM)
- Network Offline-capable once models are on disk
- Expectation Depth and residency over free-chat latency
Reference lab class (our development machines): high-core workstation, multi-hundred GB RAM, multi-GPU, large NVMe. Your invite will state which profile we expect for your seat.