PC Build to Run Qwen 2.5 14B Instruct Locally (Q5_K_M)

Written by Jakub Rusinowski · Last updated September 18, 2024

A complete parts list — GPU, motherboard, RAM and PSU — worked backward from Qwen 2.5 14B Instruct's VRAM requirement at Q5_K_M. Prices are 2026 street estimates and vary.

Requirements

VRAM required~12 GB at Q5_K_M
System RAM32 GB
Estimated speed~22 tok/s
Complete build (est.)$979
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GPU: AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB's 16 GB covers Qwen 2.5 14B Instruct at Q5_K_M (~12 GB needed), with headroom.

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
16 GB VRAM · 160 W board power
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Motherboard: MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk

B550 (AM4) — pairs with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600; DDR4, dual PCIe 4.0 x16 (x8/x8) for multi-GPU, 4 DIMM slots to 128 GB.

MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk
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RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 C18 PREVIEW

32 GB DDR4-3600 (2x16GB) meets Qwen 2.5 14B Instruct's 32 GB recommended system RAM.

32GB DDR4-3200 Kit (2x16GB)
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PSU: Corsair RM650e (ATX 3.1)

650 W 80+ Gold covers AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB (160 W) + CPU 65 W with 30% headroom (~293 W required).

Corsair RM650e (ATX 3.1)
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FAQ

What GPU do I need to run Qwen 2.5 14B Instruct at Q5_K_M?

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB's 16 GB covers Qwen 2.5 14B Instruct at Q5_K_M (~12 GB needed), with headroom.

How much VRAM does Qwen 2.5 14B Instruct need at Q5_K_M?

About 12 GB of VRAM plus 32 GB of system RAM.

What power supply does a AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB build need?

650 W 80+ Gold covers AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB (160 W) + CPU 65 W with 30% headroom (~293 W required).

How much does a Qwen 2.5 14B Instruct PC cost?

About $979 for a complete build (GPU, motherboard, RAM, PSU, CPU, case, SSD), at 2026 street-price estimates.

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