- DeepSeek R1 offers a powerful, cost-effective alternative to ChatGPT that you can run locally on your PC or Mac, giving you more control over your AI interactions.
- With its open-source nature and affordable pricing, DeepSeek R1 is set to revolutionize the AI landscape, making advanced AI capabilities more accessible to developers and enthusiasts alike.
DeepSeek R1, a powerful open-source AI model, has recently taken the tech world by storm. Developed by the Chinese AI lab DeepSeek, this innovative model has quickly gained popularity, even surpassing ChatGPT on the App Store for a brief period. With its advanced capabilities and cost-effective approach, DeepSeek R1 has captured the attention of AI enthusiasts and developers alike. In this guide, we will explore how you can install DeepSeek R1 to run locally on your PC or Mac.
What is DeepSeek R1 and What You Need to Know
DeepSeek R1 is an open-source AI model licensed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), making it accessible for both personal and professional use. It offers advanced capabilities at a fraction of the cost of other AI models, with its API being 27 times cheaper than ChatGPT o1. DeepSeek R1 excels in generating code and solving complex equations, making it a versatile tool for various applications. Unlike ChatGPT, which requires a cloud subscription, DeepSeek R1 can be run locally on your computer, providing more privacy and control over your data. The model comes in various sizes, ranging from 1.5 billion to 70 billion parameters, allowing users to choose based on their hardware capabilities.
Install DeepSeek R1 using Ollama on Your PC
Method 1: Using Ollama
1. Download and install Ollama from the official website.
2. Then from the website download the Deepseek R1 model. Ensure you have at least 9GB of free storage space (or based on the model you are choosing).
3. Then, open the Command Prompt and enter: ollama.
4. Next, enter ollama pull deepseek-r1:14b (change the model number if it varies) and hit enter. Once done, check by entering ollama list as shown in the images below.
5. Once installed, feel free to use DeepSeek R1 AI locally on your PC without internet connection.
FAQs
Q. What are the system requirements for running DeepSeek R1?
The requirements vary based on the model size. For the 7B model, you need at least 8GB of RAM, while the 33B model requires a minimum of 32GB of RAM.
Q. How does DeepSeek R1 compare to ChatGPT in terms of cost?
DeepSeek R1 is significantly more affordable, with its API being 27 times cheaper per token compared to ChatGPT o1.
Q. Does DeepSeek AI store my data?
While the AI’s policy is known to store data and send it to Shanghai, China,, it does so for the online module and only locally for offline use.
Wrapping Up
In this guide, we explored how to install DeepSeek R1 on your PCs and laptops. Some say the Chinese AI is suspected of stealing data, especially when used online. For more such AI news, guides and how-to’s follow GadgetsToUse.
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