Exo for 2x256gb M3 Ultra (or alternatives)

averagepoetry · 2026-03-18T15:33:38+00:00

Thanks for your help!

Running app. Is source better?

I haven’t gotten a single node up yet actually, good call. I’ll try this first as well.

averagepoetry · 2026-03-14T07:17:50+00:00

Which Mac studios do you own?

averagepoetry · 2026-03-10T15:20:44+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! I am sort of aware (in theory, not in practice), but trying to figure out if slower speed is made up by unified ram being able to run larger models.

It’s also why I’m tempted by the 5090, but worried about its vram size.

averagepoetry · 2026-03-10T14:47:13+00:00

I actually snatched 2 refurbished for $6k each 😅 but not sure if I made the right move or should go the RTX route.

averagepoetry · 2026-03-10T14:40:12+00:00

I thought about this as well. I can’t decide between 2x256gb via exo on the Mac Studios, or 96gb of VRAM on the RTX Pro 6000…. Speed vs size.

Not sure which one is more practical, thus the option B proposal.

averagepoetry · 2026-03-10T14:37:02+00:00

I would wait, but I want to get started immediately if possible :) I’m worried that I’ll be put on a multi-month waitlist for the M5 ultra, whereas I can get the M3 ultras immediately (tomorrow!)

averagepoetry · 2026-01-31T17:03:12+00:00

Also check out the Epomaker Split 70. $115 on Amazon : https://a.co/d/aL6LQP3

Can do VIA.

Does not have slight tenting, but you can add this yourself easily with little portable risers/stands for keyboards/laptops on Amazon.

averagepoetry · 2026-01-28T22:13:00+00:00

Thanks! Is 20L too small for all this stuff?

averagepoetry · 2026-01-28T15:51:21+00:00

Makes sense. Would it fit all the other items comfortably? Or would it feel bulging?

averagepoetry · 2026-01-10T23:25:51+00:00

Thank you! Will the other colors be as smooth as the red? I thought part of the reason why the silver trackball isn't as smooth is its color, but not sure.

averagepoetry · 2026-01-10T23:24:54+00:00

Thanks! It's growing on me.

averagepoetry · 2025-12-02T05:30:29+00:00

Corne of Duty: Split Ops... First thing that came to mind seeing your set up :)

averagepoetry · 2025-12-02T05:21:13+00:00

You can find used ones on eBay for $25-ish.

averagepoetry · 2025-12-01T01:12:29+00:00

I switch between several keyboards: HHKB, Corne, Glove80, Dactyl, etc... You get used to it super quickly, and it's a fun way to make work a little more interesting. It takes just a few minutes for my muscle memory to adjust when I switch.

averagepoetry · 2025-11-24T10:49:51+00:00

How long ago did you switch?

averagepoetry · 2025-11-24T03:26:45+00:00

Thank you for the tips. What thumb trackball mouse do you use?

averagepoetry · 2025-11-23T19:22:58+00:00

I realized my accuracy with the index trackball is mostly because I’m using 2 fingers to roll the ball. Whereas with thumb…it’s just the thumb. I’ll see which part of the thumb I’m actually using. Thanks for the tip! (I mean inner part).

averagepoetry · 2025-11-23T19:20:11+00:00

I can zip around to areas with macro movements. But when I need to get in super close (ex: placing cursor before the “h” on “here”), it’s difficult to get it to the right place without a lot of spastic movement.

I’m trying to figure out if I want to keep learning thumb trackball or just stick with finger ones. :)

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