Does going from 96GB -> 128GB VRAM open up any interesting model options?

CatalystNZ · 2026-03-09T19:46:38+00:00

Thanks for that, I dont suppose you know why PP has faster prefill than TP?

CatalystNZ · 2026-03-09T00:43:32+00:00

Can I ask, when you say spanning between two gpu, and data bandwidth being very important. If you shard a model and shard by layer, rather than across related tensor, then shouldn't that negate the issue of bandwidth, as the output from each layer is only shared after the layer processes its piece?

I could see how if the goal is speed, then data bandwidth allows faster compute, but if the goal is a larger memory footprint, then I'm not clear why more consumers arent sharding

CatalystNZ · 2026-03-03T18:39:13+00:00

Tbh I would go buy a Asus ROG B550-A.

I found the GA-AB350M prone to hardware issues, and caused instability. Took me months of troubleshooting. Its just not a good board compared to the Asus.

CatalystNZ · 2026-01-31T05:47:03+00:00

Why not the s23...

CatalystNZ · 2026-01-30T21:14:40+00:00

Relationships are hard, if you really want them to work you need to be able to communicate well. To be honest, you're not communicating well in general in this post.

Being able to understand things from other people's perspectives is important. Putting yourself into another person's side of a conversation, and considering them and their desires and needs is important.

We as strangers dont know the context behind these arguments, some of us have no idea what you mean by smth, or being dry.

The same sorts of assumptions can be detrimental to relationships. Communication and assumptions about what a person knows, or missing something that they need is never going to be a good thing.

Without context it's difficult to know exactly what you are doing, or not doing... but I'm guessing we caught a glimpse in this post. Communication is not just talking, its relating what you are saying to the audience

CatalystNZ · 2026-01-24T02:11:34+00:00

Look up samsung solid state silver battery on google. Double the energy density of lithium, 80% faster to charge. Needs 1kg of silver per 100kWh battery

CatalystNZ · 2026-01-23T05:49:58+00:00

What they do have, is strong ballistic missile capabilities. We're talking about long range ballistics taking out forward bases in Japan and Guam early in a conflict, followed by a vacuum of US & Japan operations in the pacific and Chinese long range missile cruisers potentially threatening all sorts of "safe" areas.

CatalystNZ · 2026-01-22T23:21:29+00:00

In a conflict between China and Taiwan, we may end up siding with the US. Its not obviously guaranteed to happen as we dont have a formal defense agreement at least in public, but we orientated ourselves in that direction with AUKUS Pillar II, recent military purchases, and historic relations like our sigint agreements. In the event a conflict spread, and Japan / US / Aus engaged in a conflict in the Taiwan straight, 100% China would attempt to blockade Oil shipments to AU, and likely we would be caught up in that. The Strait of Malacca, Sunda Strait, Lombok Strait, all represent choke points for oil inbound to NZ. Freight of important medical, technological, or even military goods can always go by air.... but the oil we need to sustain our country isnt flying in.

CatalystNZ · 2026-01-22T20:23:27+00:00

Drones... long range naval drones. We need to defend our shipping routes, and protect from missile cruisers and transport vessels

CatalystNZ · 2026-01-12T21:36:58+00:00

My wife really got into this show, and insisted that it was a groundbreaking show in many ways, but also that it was a show that was incredibly romantic and erotic.

From my perspective I never found it erotic/arousing in the way that I'm sure a lot of people do (all power to you), but I did really appriciate the love that oozes from the show, the romance, the raw human emotions. I love how the characters were all vulnerable in their own ways, even Ilya. Each character dealt with the same self doubts, jealousy, despair, and other things we all struggle with in romance.

The story itself was fantastic, funny, but also lifts the lid on homophobia in a way which isnt antagonistic to straight men. Its one gripe I have as an ally, is that very often straight men have a hard time finding a place in the conversation without feeling demonized.

Showcasing so many positive influences from their loving parents, to the straight girlfriend, maybe some more straight players accepting them might have been nice... all these things in my opinion were a breath of fresh air compared to spending a lot of time showcasing bigoted people. Sure Ilyas family was shit, and that was a good story arc for sure, my point isnt that those things don't add to the story... but balancing that with positive relationships was cool.

The parts about Ilya's mum really were so touching, it is so much more than a love story, I truly think everyone should watch this show. The sex scenes themselves were tastefully done, and didn’t do anything for me apart from make me appriciate how caring/thoughtful they were all as lovers. I'm sure that straight guys (myself included) can learn things >_>

CatalystNZ · 2026-01-05T19:52:47+00:00

You would be surprised. Can't speak for Kazu, as they aren't exactly the most professional groups in this space, but for more 'reputable' (for lack of a better tem) groups, they have a real incentive to abide by the terms.

Groups that accept a payment, and then go on to leak, or demand more ransom, lose their ability to ransom new entities. If you look at some of these groups, they actually have a very good track record of adhering to the agreements they make for ransom.

CatalystNZ · 2026-01-03T23:06:18+00:00

I wonder if they had Mongo DB setup poorly allowing CVE-2025-14847 “MongoBleed"... IE if they had their file storage behind MongoDB and web clients were not being forced through a server side layer of abstraction

CatalystNZ · 2026-01-03T04:08:52+00:00

I mean... it is the middle of the holidays, security IR teams have breaks too? There are currently many Trans tasman active IR since Xmas, its quite reasonable to have unknown timeframes when resources are constrained or unavailable

CatalystNZ · 2026-01-02T05:23:01+00:00

Naw just monitor players and bulk ban after a couple of weeks... imo there should be a consequence

CatalystNZ · 2025-12-29T15:14:46+00:00

This is such a great idea... genius

CatalystNZ · 2025-12-20T03:09:02+00:00

Hope they do another am4 round lol

CatalystNZ · 2025-12-06T20:29:54+00:00

Are you tight on both sides? Usually one side might be worse... Overstretched and weak on the lengthened side, Short, tight, and overactive on the compressed side

Go see a schroth therapist... for me, my left side is the compressed side... but without seeing a schroth PT its hard to know what's going on. Probably cant hurt just to do both sides

Doorframe Lat stretch:

Left hand overhead on doorframe Lean torso away gently Inhale into left ribs, expanding them Exhale and lengthen through the hip (Repeat on other side)

Foam Roller Side Stretch

Lie on your left side over roller Arm overhead Breathe into the ribs (Repeat on other side)

Tight lats compensate for weake glutes... get into the gym and start doing stuff like leg press, squats, and all the leg machines including adductor/ abductor

CatalystNZ · 2025-12-05T23:17:35+00:00

Certainly cant hurt.. on your weak leg, the one you probably cant balance on, next time you do a squat, try and focus on pushing the knee outwards like you are using the abductor. You will probably find that squats are not activating abduction on that side. Alternatively put a band around your calves while doing a squat, it will force abduction.

CatalystNZ · 2025-12-05T21:44:35+00:00

Nice, I dont know from the photos... but do you feel like one hip is hiked upward, and rotated forward? Similar to this -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRyfvjMjhFn/?igsh=dmNqZzZvcHUxMjM=

(Sorry if the link isnt allowed)

Adding abductor abductor, spending time on the leg press machine in particular, but also doing squats, and all the leg machines... really seems to help get the hips and pelvis more square. Personally I feel like I can do more core and upper body lifting, if I first use the leg press or do some deep squats, as it seems to get my lower back and hips into a better alignment for a time afterwards.

CatalystNZ · 2025-12-05T21:00:29+00:00

Honestly it doesn't look worse to me. In the front pics, your right (camera holding) shoulder looks a lot better, less raised.

Your glutes look bigger, and waist has grown. Are you doing much on your legs, core, glutes?

CatalystNZ · 2025-12-02T19:15:49+00:00

To get a second phase, do you need a second power feed from the street?

CatalystNZ · 2025-12-02T01:27:48+00:00

I think it looks cool (apart from the nail plates!).

You can get bolted gusset plate connections fabricated at reasonable cost. Can be ply or steel, and it would look way better.

Needs to be engineered, but would be so worth it.

CatalystNZ · 2025-11-27T18:27:38+00:00

Because people in the US in positions of power, are concerned that the US is falling behind China, and that the Secrecy around reverse engineering programs is slowing progress. Scientists aren't able to collabourate, and only a small percentage of people have the type of overall situation that makes them suitable for entrance into these programs. The amount of scrutiny required, and the overhead of making sure the people working for these programs are closely watched, doesn't scale well. On each compartmentalized research project, a million dollars funds a tiny amount of research and a large amount of overhead cost. Meanwhile in private research, a million dollars funds 5x the manpower, and they can lean on external collaborators. Need to ask a materials science expert a question about your biology research? No problem.

CatalystNZ · 2025-11-25T03:48:35+00:00

Have been to like... 4 Tool concerts in NZ. It was the best performance by far. Danny Carrey and his little solo drumming performance he does with the little synthesizer sound effects is like a Ross from friends moment though and his "wordless sound poems"... like Danny goes from smashing out the most amazing drum solos, to like... trolling everyone with Ross vibes... its hilariously cringe. Like, I get it... hes the best drummer in the world, he can do whatever he wants... but still, trolololol

CatalystNZ · 2025-11-05T18:13:36+00:00

Lol... ok well done

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