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r/LocalLLaMA · u/Jromagnoli · 10h ago

I have potato laptops, which cannot run many models. Would "hosting"/using via a cloud service work?

E.g. hosting a cloud server/GPU rental, and using "huge" models which otherwise would be impossible for me to run, would it technically work? (e.g. I boot it up from a "site" or address) How would I "save" my work, and the cost to host/run? And is it "worth it"? any experiences from those who have used the services?

(also does anyone know of any good/private cloud-server/GPU service?)

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(my laptop specs if anyone is wondering:

  • Acer swift 5 SF514-55TA (main, budget laptop)

| .| . |
| --- | --- |
| Installed Physical Memory (RAM) | 16.0 GB |
| Total Physical Memory | 15.8 GB |
| Available Physical Memory | 4.49 GB |
| Total Virtual Memory | 25.3 GB |
| Available Virtual Memory | 6.33 GB |

  • Acer Nitro 5 AN515-53 (not used currently)

| . | . |
| --- | --- |
| Installed Physical Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
| Total Physical Memory | 7.85 GB |
| Available Physical Memory | 4.96 GB |
| Total Virtual Memory | 9.72 GB |
| Available Virtual Memory | 5.89 GB | )

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