PC Build to Run GLM-5 32B Locally (Q4_K_M)

Written by Jakub Rusinowski · Last updated July 10, 2026

A complete parts list — GPU, motherboard, RAM and PSU — worked backward from GLM-5 32B's VRAM requirement at Q4_K_M. Prices are 2026 street estimates and vary.

Requirements

VRAM required~20 GB at Q4_K_M
System RAM32 GB
Estimated speed~51 tok/s
Complete build (est.)$1,849
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GPU: AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX's 24 GB covers GLM-5 32B at Q4_K_M (~20 GB needed), with headroom.

Check price on Amazon — AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24GB

Motherboard: ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PLUS WIFI

B650 (AM5) — pairs with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700; DDR5, dual PCIe 4.0 x16 (x8/x8) for multi-GPU, 4 DIMM slots to 256 GB.

Check price on Amazon — ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PLUS WIFI

RAM: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 C30 (AMD EXPO)

32 GB DDR5-6000 (2x16GB) meets GLM-5 32B's 32 GB recommended system RAM.

Check price on Amazon — Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 C30

PSU: Corsair RM650e (ATX 3.1)

650 W 80+ Gold covers AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (355 W) + CPU 65 W with 30% headroom (~546 W required).

Check price on Amazon — Corsair RM650e (ATX 3.1)

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FAQ

What GPU do I need to run GLM-5 32B at Q4_K_M?

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX's 24 GB covers GLM-5 32B at Q4_K_M (~20 GB needed), with headroom.

How much VRAM does GLM-5 32B need at Q4_K_M?

About 20 GB of VRAM plus 32 GB of system RAM.

What power supply does a AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX build need?

650 W 80+ Gold covers AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (355 W) + CPU 65 W with 30% headroom (~546 W required).

How much does a GLM-5 32B PC cost?

About $1,849 for a complete build (GPU, motherboard, RAM, PSU, CPU, case, SSD), at 2026 street-price estimates.

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