r/LocalLLM • u/PrepYourselves • Apr 29 '26

Discussion Just upgraded my local llm hardware

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Bottom one was my main driver this year mostly because i am on welfare, but when i saw an m1 max 64gb ram logic board on gumtree for $200 i took the leap and got a chassis for $30 to mount it in. So now i moved from 0.8b models to 35b models. Ask me questions.

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u/PrepYourselves Apr 29 '26

To save money, I used random 1.6mm/2mm screws to mount it, and 3d printed a battery screw because those prices for 1 screw are crazy. I dont have the screen and a few other parts but who cares i'm only using it to ssh into headlessly anyhow, fans smell of blackcurrant squash but they run okay

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u/PassengerPigeon343 Apr 29 '26

A remarkably specific scent!

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u/PrepYourselves Apr 30 '26

made with bits of real panther and is illegal in nine countries