FAQ: Getting Ready for DeepSeek V4: How to Run DeepSeek Locally (Step-by-Step Guide)

Question 1

1. Why is my computer slow when running this?

Accepted Answer

Running LLMs consumes 100% of your memory bandwidth and GPU cores. We recommend closing browser tabs and heavy apps (like Photoshop) before running models larger than 7B.

Question 2

2. Is DeepSeek really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DeepSeek models use an open license (like MIT or Apache 2.0), meaning the "weights" are free to download and use. You only pay for your own electricity.

Question 3

3. Can I run this on a standard laptop?

Accepted Answer

If you have 8GB of RAM, stick to the 1.3B or 7B parameter models. They are surprisingly capable for basic tasks. For heavy coding, 16GB+ RAM is recommended.

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FAQ: Getting Ready for DeepSeek V4: How to Run DeepSeek Locally (Step-by-Step Guide)