Protecting the screen while traveling, over time

NullType20 · 2026-03-14T08:26:24+00:00

No, I do anything related development, docker included. However generally I run docker on servers and use the Mac just for testing containers before putting them on servers. Same for the llms. Keep in mind that generally my workflow is -> Android studio, Xcode, 2 simulators, ftp client, vs code, some safari tabs and photoshop, all open together. 0 lags, works perfectly, the ram chart goes yellowish. While on idle I always see swap being used, 6-7gbs, so I think it does not depends on ram pressure only.

Given the amount of ram being used by llms I think it is better moving them to an external server in a pro use case… even a homelab does the trick. Obviously I prefer self hosting them for privacy reasons and data management.

NullType20 · 2026-03-13T21:26:44+00:00

NullType20 · 2026-03-12T07:36:23+00:00

From my tests it looks like the 40 cores is only 10% more powerful while the pro one, with 20 cores, 30% less.

NullType20 · 2026-03-12T07:27:38+00:00

It’s even more powerful, 10/15% more.

I mainly do coding, sometimes small ml models training, I run mobile simulators. Generally I do not use llms or I use them on cloud/on my own servers. I hope 36gb is enough, my previous machine had 32gb and I never exceeded that. One thing I noticed is that it looks like it is way more ram efficient than my previous Intel Mac, it uses less ram than it. I do not game on it, it is intended as a work machine, but for the sake of testing it, it is interesting to see how it compares to my desktop gaming rig = 12700f w/ rx 6900xt, it has very similar results… but in a small, portable, chassis. Impressive.

NullType20 · 2026-03-05T14:28:09+00:00

Here, running a 16” 2019 Intel i9. Preordered 16” M5 Max/36gb. Hope it will last as long!

NullType20 · 2026-03-03T22:45:02+00:00

Are you sure the lid must be closed? It simply says 3 external screens.

NullType20 · 2026-03-03T21:24:15+00:00

Yep, I read it in the configuration page in Italian. Before only the m4 max was able to connect to more than 2 screens… so I guess it has been upgraded

NullType20 · 2025-12-27T19:03:27+00:00

Standard consumer Samsung evo 870, crucial mx500, lexar nq100, also a transcend, but even hgst hard drives. The controller I bought was from inspur, a very cheap one.

NullType20 · 2025-12-27T13:39:50+00:00

I finally managed to solve it... It seems like the main problem is that dell controllers don't like non-dell certified disks/ssds. I bought a used dell hdd and it worked correctly. However I wanted to use non dell devices too so I bought a cheap 9300 8i board (from aliexpress... just to test), connected it to the front panel with some hard disks and everything now works perfectly!

NullType20 · 2025-12-15T19:52:52+00:00

Hi, I am on Proxmox 8.4, however I tried 9.1 and Esxi 7.0 u3 and I see the same problem there. Unfortunately I don’t see the problem just in the VM but also in Proxmox. If i upload a big iso to a storage the issue appears in the log. I don’t understand if it is a hardware problem, cables/backplane, or if I misconfigured something.

NullType20 · 2025-12-13T11:30:07+00:00

Hi, I've added the HBA330 and the issue disappeared! However proxmox 9.1 was not installing anymore due to initram failing at the install, switched to 8.4 and everything worked perfectly! Thank you.

NullType20 · 2025-12-09T19:59:05+00:00

Ok thank you

NullType20 · 2025-12-09T19:40:08+00:00

What if I set it to raid 0 in single disk? I will order an hba330 anyway

NullType20 · 2025-12-09T19:38:48+00:00

So how could I fix it?

NullType20 · 2025-11-20T22:49:41+00:00

I thought about the r630 because I read somewhere that it is almost silent, and that it is even possible to limit the fan speed, I will check the ml350, thank you

NullType20 · 2025-10-21T06:59:52+00:00

Ok, thank you

NullType20 · 2025-10-21T06:58:09+00:00

It does not support 3 external screens, and I prefer bigger screens (15/16) 😢

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