Best Local LLMs for Coding on a 128GB Mac?
Electronic_Back1502 · reddit · 2026-08-05
A developer asked for advice on running local LLMs to replace daily coding models on a company-approved 128GB Mac. They inquired whether models like Qwen 27B, which perform well in the 20-60GB space, remain the best choice, or if stronger quantized models could be utilized up to the 128GB memory limit.
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