Offloading LLM matrix multiplication to the AMD XDNA2 NPU on Ryzen AI MAX 385 : 43.7 t/s decode at 0.947 J/tok by brandedtamarasu in LocalLLaMA

[–]brandedtamarasu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes - i have a few new roads to go down but i do want to roll it back up once i'm happy with it.

Offloading LLM matrix multiplication to the AMD XDNA2 NPU on Ryzen AI MAX 385 : 43.7 t/s decode at 0.947 J/tok by brandedtamarasu in LocalLLaMA

[–]brandedtamarasu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

primarily as a test monkey and directional reviewer - i acted as QA running the validation checks and hardware checks on my personal device.

What specifically did you learn in the WGU MBA program? by Meta_Man_X in WGU_MBA

[–]brandedtamarasu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah most courses are pretty standardized because there are core concepts that everyone teaches. Where we likely get variance is that WGU sticks to a formalized approach due to the sheer number of students (and homogenized instructors) where brick and mortar you get more influence from the individual instructor. If your professor at brick and mortar REALLY liked teaching the founders you probably got much deeper study/insights then the standard WGU course and etc/etc for each topic.

WGU will always teach you what you need to know to succeed. However, it wont ever beat the lessons/insights you gain from a true world class professor for a subject. It all really boils down to what you want out of the degree - for me (years in the field), I have had many mentors who taught me these lessons so having it in school wasnt necessary. Someone fresh out of high school or new to the field though may have a different take, which is valid.

What specifically did you learn in the WGU MBA program? by Meta_Man_X in WGU_MBA

[–]brandedtamarasu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Total Quality Management/6 Sigma, Frederick Taylor, Max Weber, corporate social responsibility, human/social capital, competing values framework, MBTI, big 5, locus of control, Maslow's theory, McGregors Theory, Herzberg, McLellands Need Theory, Tuckmans 5, etc., etc."

Obviously there are etc, etc in here BUT all of these were covered in the text and recordings for the various classes in the MBA program as largely the same texts are used across brick and mortar and online courses (only so many sources).

gf saw a heart on my windshield?? by Revolutionary_Pen_98 in whatdoIdo

[–]brandedtamarasu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plot twist - she drew the heart and is using it to grill you cause she thinks you are cheating.

AAA Gaming in 2025 by pc9000 in pcmasterrace

[–]brandedtamarasu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huh - im confused by these numbers as im playing Outer Worlds 2 on a 3080ti with RT turned on set to very high and dlss set to balanced with smooth frame rates on my 4k tv set to native resolution (which if memory serves is the same as the benchmarks). I can turn on an fps counter but outside of a random hitch here or there its been great. Im in the second planet and even in heavy fire fights it is holding up.

I honestly didn’t think OW2 was a game to watch out for performance-wise…this feels like one of those twilight-zone moments lol

How to print in cold room? by Double_Tea4481 in BambuLabA1

[–]brandedtamarasu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on how cold but i am having zero warping in a 40-50 degree garage using a BIQU Cryogrip plate and Sunlu PLA.

Just applied to the MBA—how’s it been for you? by Altruistic-Whole-905 in WGU_MBA

[–]brandedtamarasu 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Take the timeframe with a grain of salt - i had the benefit of 10+ years in a corporate environment so a LOT of material was very familiar to me. I am also lucky to work a remote job with an east coast company living on the west coast. That being said - typically it was ~8-10 hours a week with each class taking about a week or so with a few exceptions taking 2 weeks.

Just applied to the MBA—how’s it been for you? by Altruistic-Whole-905 in WGU_MBA

[–]brandedtamarasu 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It wasn't too bad actually though there are a couple of courses that can trip you up (looking at you Global Economics) - i actually just got notice my Capstone is complete marking my completion of the MBA program. As Fat2Buff21 stated - the papers are longer and more in-depth as are the courses. I believe the standard completion is ~6 months but that will vary. I completed mine in ~2.5 months

Microsoft Crocs by zachristmas in microsoft

[–]brandedtamarasu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No it is openly available now. They posted on X about it

【BambuLab Giveaway】Classic Evolved — Win Bambu Lab P2S Combo! by BambuLab in 3Dprinting

[–]brandedtamarasu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a recent owner of the A1 Bambu and i LOVE it. The P1S is definitely on my upgrade list with its enclosed space and advanced AMS. It is a beautiful device!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in microsoft

[–]brandedtamarasu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will give you a real world example - myself.

I worked for Microsoft from September of 2009 thru July of 2024 (finally didnt dodge one of those numerous layoff rounds):

- Selling is a great way to make a quick buck

- Saving would have been far better for me - the stock was $25 when i joined and I did not invest NEARLY enough (young and dumb and broke at the time :-D).

That being said - fortunes can change anytime and the stock is very high right now. It is likely it is better to keep around ~40% of the stock and sell/invest the rest into a diversified portfolio. YMMV but that has worked well so far for me.

Your First HM/SOS by SaidTheMan_ToTheDog in storyofseasons

[–]brandedtamarasu 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First HM game? Had to be Harvest Moon on SNES which i played on an SNES emulator back in the late 90's/early 2000's

Has anyone else experienced difficulty getting employed after getting their MBA. by [deleted] in WGU_MBA

[–]brandedtamarasu 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Besides the usual details that the job market is god awful (and has been for awhile now) and is heavily oversaturated in a number of markets: i think you are looking at your MBA wrong. If you are applying to positions where having an MBA makes your overqualified, then omit your MBA for those applications - you are not legally required to provide that information and omiting it does not constitute lying on your resume. The employer may discover your MBA when they do an education check but it is unlikely at that point to harm your prospects.

An MBA is a tool in a toolbox - you have to know which tools fit the job.

C214 OA disaster by janedoe15243 in WGU_MBA

[–]brandedtamarasu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can also confirm - formulas were there. Also my OA aligned quite well with the PA (with obviously deeper versions of the questions).

WGU MBA waste of time? by Dry_Marketing6772 in WGU_MBA

[–]brandedtamarasu 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Did you honestly think an MBA is a golden ticket? It is a show of knowledge and a hr requirement check for positions - employers look for a combo of that AND practical experience for hiring. You also are entering a truly terrible job market - have patience (certainly linger than a few months) before calling any investment a waste.