I’m doing a lot of coding and what I would ideally like to have is a long context model (128k tokens) that I can use to throw in my whole codebase.

I’ve been experimenting e.g. with Claude and what usually works well is to attach e.g. the whole architecture of a CRUD app along with the most recent docs of the framework I’m using and it’s okay for menial tasks. But I am very uncomfortable sending any kind of data to these providers.

Unfortunately I don’t have a lot of space so I can’t build a proper desktop. My options are either renting out a VPS or going for something small like a MacStudio. I know speeds aren’t great, but I was wondering if using e.g. RAG for documentation could help me get decent speeds.

I’ve read that especially on larger contexts Macs become very slow. I’m not very convinced but I could get a new one probably at 50% off as a business expense, so the Apple tax isn’t as much an issue as the concern about speed.

Any ideas? Are there other mini pcs available that could have better architecture? Tried researching but couldn’t find a lot

Edit: I found some stats on GitHub on different models: https://github.com/ggerganov/llama.cpp/issues/10444

Based on that I also conclude that you’re gonna wait forever if you work with a large codebase.

  • shaserlark@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
    3·
    1 day ago

    I’d honestly be open for that but would an AMD setup not take up a lot of space and consume lots of power / be loud?

    It seems like in terms of price & speed, the Macs suck compared to other options, but if you don’t have a lot of space and don’t want to hear an airplane engine constantly I’m wondering if there are options.

    • just_another_person@lemmy.worldEnglish
      14·
      21 hours ago

      I just looked, and the MM maxes out at 24G anyway. Not sure where you got the thought of 196GB at. NVM you said m2 ultra

      Look, you have two choices. Just pick one. Whichever is more cost effective and works for you is the winner. Talking it down to the Nth degree here isn’t going to help you with the actual barriers to entry you’ve put in place.