The AI runs on the computer the drive is plugged into, so that computer sets the speed.
Why it may be slow
- No NVIDIA graphics card, or CPU mode. The processor does all the work. Answers arrive, more slowly.
- A graphics card with less than about 6 GB of memory. The launcher uses automatic GPU memory fitting, which is slower.
- A busy computer. Large programs, many browser tabs, or a game running in the background compete for memory.
- The first start after plugging in. Loading the model from the drive can take a few minutes. A blue USB 3 port loads faster.
What helps
- Close other large programs and extra browser tabs.
- Use a USB 3 port, and avoid hubs and extension cables.
- Ask for shorter answers, or split a long request into parts.
- If the graphics card causes errors, choose Restart without the graphics card in Drive & Help.
Video Studio renders videos on the processor whichever card you have; a 30-second video takes about half a minute to a minute on a recent laptop.
Last updated October 12, 2026