From 16GB to 128GB: A Local AI Hardware Journey
TheOyinbooke · x · 2026-09-28
The author recounts their journey running local AI, upgrading from 16GB to 128GB of memory, covering what models each stage could handle and the practical lessons learned along the way.
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