From 43ff1541b9fd4778379f297d847b285de4efe3b5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Chris Sherwood Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:28:18 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] docs: update hardware price ranges to reflect 2026 market MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Updated hardware guide price references from $200–$800+ to $150–$1,000+ based on community leaderboard data (41 submissions) and current market pricing. DDR5 RAM and GPU prices are significantly inflated — budget DDR4 refurbs start at $150, recommended AMD APU builds run $500–$800, and dedicated GPU builds start at $1,000+. Also noted AMD Ryzen 7 with Radeon graphics as the community sweet spot in the FAQ. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 --- README.md | 2 +- admin/docs/faq.md | 6 +++--- 2 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 89c2e17..4f39450 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ To run LLM's and other included AI tools: - OS: Debian-based (Ubuntu recommended) - Stable internet connection (required during install only) -**For detailed build recommendations at three price points ($200–$800+), see the [Hardware Guide](https://www.projectnomad.us/hardware).** +**For detailed build recommendations at three price points ($150–$1,000+), see the [Hardware Guide](https://www.projectnomad.us/hardware).** Again, Project N.O.M.A.D. itself is quite lightweight - it's the tools and resources you choose to install with N.O.M.A.D. that will determine the specs required for your unique deployment diff --git a/admin/docs/faq.md b/admin/docs/faq.md index 50c75b3..aa8aac1 100644 --- a/admin/docs/faq.md +++ b/admin/docs/faq.md @@ -13,12 +13,12 @@ No — that's the whole point. Once your content is downloaded, everything works ### What hardware do I need? N.O.M.A.D. is designed for capable hardware, especially if you want to use the AI features. Recommended: -- Modern multi-core CPU +- Modern multi-core CPU (AMD Ryzen 7 with Radeon graphics is the community sweet spot) - 16GB+ RAM (32GB+ for best AI performance) -- SSD storage (size depends on content — 500GB minimum, 2TB+ recommended) +- SSD storage (size depends on content — 500GB minimum, 1TB+ recommended) - NVIDIA or AMD GPU recommended for faster AI responses -**For detailed build recommendations at three price points ($200–$800+), see the [Hardware Guide](https://www.projectnomad.us/hardware).** +**For detailed build recommendations at three price points ($150–$1,000+), see the [Hardware Guide](https://www.projectnomad.us/hardware).** ### How much storage do I need? It depends on what you download: