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GUIDE 03 / MODELS & REASONING

ChatGPT Model Guide

Use the most intelligence your usage limit allows.

START HERE · MY RECOMMENDED DEFAULT
MODEL
GPT-6.1 Sol
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REASONING
Max

In Work, open Power → Advanced below the message box.

The tradeoff: intelligence vs. usage

Your plan includes usage. Stronger settings use it faster, with no extra charge while you stay within that allowance.

Prioritize intelligence. Scale back only when you’re likely to run out.

Two ways to go bigger

CHANGE THE MODEL

GPT-6 Astra

For demanding research, larger searches, and stronger judgment across many sources.

INCREASE REASONING

Ultra

Uses AI agents in parallel. Can deliver better answers faster, but uses more of your allowance.

When to go smaller

If your remaining usage needs to last until the reset:

GPT-6 Luna · High

Small, simple tasks. Rewrite a short email, format notes, or extract a few facts.

GPT-6.1 Sol · High

Bigger work. Longer documents, several sources, or tasks with multiple steps.

Return to Sol · Max when usage is comfortable again.

Out of usage? Use a reset if available · Switch to Chat · Buy credits · Wait
See the Advanced Guide for steps →

$500 · 2-hour video call · 100% money-back guaranteeGetAIAgentSetup.com →
Wesley Higbee | Updated November 3, 2026Sources: Models / Usage

Keep a copy

Seven guides.
One useful reference set.

Save them to your files, print them for your desk, or keep them handy during your next assignment.

ChatGPT · 4 guides

  1. 01Prompting Guide
  2. 02Connections Guide
  3. 03Model Guide
  4. 04Advanced Guide

Claude · 3 guides

  1. 01Prompting Guide
  2. 02Plugins & Connectors Guide
  3. 03Model & Reasoning Cheat Sheet

All seven are free to read online. Sign up with your email to download the PDFs, plus a combined ChatGPT PDF.

Work with Wesley

Connect it. Configure it. Put it to work.

The guides explain the ideas. In the $500 setup, we connect your approved data and software, configure your AI, and practice a real task together. You leave with tested connections and instructions you can use again.