64GB Halo Strix Runs 27B Locally: Should This User Switch to Qwen Flash?
HyenaUpbeat · reddit · 2026-10-06
A user has a 64GB Halo Strix setup that is headless and connected remotely to a workflow/homelab server. It currently runs 27B Swift 1.5 at q6. They ask whether it's possible or even sensible to move to Qwen Flash next. They also have a mini PC with 64GB of DDR5 RAM that could take over the 27B for long-term projects or workflows that don't require speed.
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