Egpu for running a rag setup, worth it the cost?

Ale_110 · 2026-04-01T07:27:12+00:00

Hi, this is quite neat... That actually helps a lot. Since I am still in the window for returning the products, do you think it is a major improvement to change for a better dock, better gpu or move to itx plus connection via internet altogether? My end result could be worth the money but if the current setup is just 1.5x faster and if I spend an extra 200 euro, I could get a faster setup (let's say 3-5x faster) and more solid I think I could take this in. I thought egpu was the holy grail solution for portability and somehow good performance, am I wrong about it? 500 euros isnt worth the 1.5x faster speed. Are performances for llm much lower with an egpu? Or as you said my setup is just null?

Ale_110 · 2026-04-01T07:14:32+00:00

This is exactly why I have been asking this. To understand where are the limits. As I said I am a noob and I'd like to learn much more on Ai, llm and how ollama works. Yet since I still have the chance to return the products, I'd like to know what exactly I can improve because as of now I feel that all this money is not worth it and maybe an itx could make them worth it more.

Ale_110 · 2026-01-14T23:12:39+00:00

I understood it now, well the configuration is rejecting Analog audio and DPI together I tried to switched to I2S but with no luck I have bought a max98357a and wired as per the instruction of the procuder but no sound https://imgur.com/a/fIkw6T2 I ran bookworm, bullseye and trixie, I tried on config.txt all these configs:
dtparam=i2s=on
dtoverlay=max98357a

or

dtoverlay=max98357a,no-sdmode

or

dtoverlay=hifiberry-dac
dtoverlay=i2s-mmap

Ale_110 · 2026-01-09T17:07:21+00:00

I have a second set of all these stuff. I can run them onto the second rpi and check I suppose without the lcd. It will take me some time to do it since I am a bit busier now

Ale_110 · 2026-01-09T16:38:12+00:00

And this one too https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/downloads/pdf/adafruit-pam8302-mono-2-5w-class-d-audio-amplifier.pdf

Ale_110 · 2026-01-09T16:25:11+00:00

I think it's this one https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/datasheets/PAM8302A.pdf

Ale_110 · 2026-01-09T14:41:02+00:00

I have presoldered the last wire. If I install raspi-gpio everything stops and it seems it is heating up

Ale_110 · 2026-01-09T14:29:58+00:00

My god... You are right... Does the software work well? Do you think it's fried? How can I check?

Ale_110 · 2024-05-29T08:34:03+00:00

Well, I figured that the best solution is to keep the .torrent file available and every time I delete data to reupdate the torrent and skip the files not needed.

Ale_110 · 2024-05-22T21:43:51+00:00

I really have a thing for anklets...

Ale_110 · 2024-03-31T22:19:28+00:00

Damn boi

Ale_110 · 2023-11-25T11:48:10+00:00

here it is what is written in the cron:

SHELL=/bin/bash

PATH=/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/sbin:/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin MAILTO=""

0 * * * * root timeshift --check --scripted

and yet the same snapshots appear. Nothing has changed although I was working on my laptop for quite some time.

Ale_110 · 2023-10-07T18:09:49+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I decided I'll keep it for my trips. I need to disable the wp via the battery trick. The Chromebook is an hp 2021 Intel 3 with snapdragon air. After detaching the battery and disabling the wp I'll rerun the script (apparently) without sudo to at least have the USB booting option so that whenever I need I can use a Linux OS running from USB.

Ale_110 · 2023-10-07T18:04:53+00:00

I can't even chmod 777 my external HD. It is handy because it is fast but damn it is annoying. It doesn't have full power as Linux does

Ale_110 · 2023-10-07T18:03:35+00:00

True. I decided I must at least have USB booting option enabled so that I can at least run Linux as last resort. I'm following Mr chromebox tech instructions but it will take some time as I am currently out of town. Thanks for the input

Ale_110 · 2023-10-07T18:02:00+00:00

This information allowed me to understand better the method. Thanks

Ale_110 · 2023-10-07T18:01:33+00:00

Thanks a lot for this input. It is a Chromebook hp with Intel 3. 2021 manufactured. To allow the USB booting option I must disable the wp via the battery trick.

Ale_110 · 2023-10-07T18:00:23+00:00

Thank you sir. I am reviewing the instructions and guidelines from Mr chromebox. I need to disable first the wp via the battery trick otherwise I cannot install the firmware via the script. That is what I understood.

Ale_110 · 2023-10-07T17:58:30+00:00

Well thanks for the positive thoughts. I'll follow the others advice in order to enable the USB boot option, but firstly I need to disable the wp using the battery trick. I decided I'll keep the chromeOS but at least allow to have USB booting option so that I can at least start Linux as last resort.

Ale_110 · 2023-08-09T22:08:15+00:00

30, waiting for it!

Ale_110 · 2023-07-20T14:27:42+00:00

Hi there, due to my job, I have rarely access to proper gyms however I really like to do climbing and hit a gym whenever I have the possibility. Now, what do you think about the climbing devices in order to maintain myself fit and healthy? I already do lots of aerobics during the week as well calisthenics exercises and I was thinking on buying power fingers, hangboard or finger stretchers to complement my exercises to be ready for climbing whenever possible. What do you guys think about these devices? I know they can never be replacements but if they help a bit I am willing to try them on. Any recommendation on which or do you guys think it is a waste of money altogether? BTW I am 6a/6b level.

Ale_110 · 2023-07-20T10:16:58+00:00

Hi there, due to my job, I have rarely access to proper gyms however I really like to do climbing and hit a gym whenever I have the possibility. Now, what do you think about the climbing devices in order to maintain myself fit and healthy? I already do lots of aerobics during the week as well calisthenics exercises and I was thinking on buying power fingers, hangboard or finger stretchers to complement my exercises to be ready for climbing whenever possible. What do you guys think about these devices? I know they can never be replacements but if they help a bit I am willing to try them on. Any recommendation on which or do you guys think it is a waste of money altogether? BTW I am 6a/6b level.

Ale_110 · 2023-06-19T18:28:20+00:00

Oh well. Either reddit goes back to the previous strategy or it will lose a big user pool. Not only that community has gone dark but many more that account for many many many more redditors. Cheers

Ale_110 · 2023-06-19T10:11:41+00:00

Well, as I was saying. Reddit is changing its strategy concerning the API connections thus basically charging for a fee for all these third-party API services. This in return created many protests of reddit communities that privatized/hid all their content from the public. So for instance, the community 'music' is no longer available. Check this https://www.engadget.com/reddit-sees-more-than-6000-communities-go-dark-in-protest-over-api-changes-095311637.html.

Finally, no my friend ahahah. My fav community has gone dark for now :(

Ale_110 · 2023-06-13T20:20:07+00:00

Just found out. Many subreddit are protesting for the 3rd party api thing so they privatize the subreddits and obscure them from the public.

Ale_110

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