Can an old MacBook handle Hermes-style agent experiments?
The setup is an old MacBook Pro with an 8th-generation i5 and 8GB of memory. The goal is to turn it into a small home lab for running a lightweight .
The desired use is not only basic chat, but also similar to Hermes. The main need is a practical way to experiment without a multi-GPU machine, using small models or lightweight runners that can survive on low-end hardware.
Key points
- The hardware is an old MacBook Pro with an 8th-generation i5 and 8GB of memory.
- The aim is to run a small in a home lab.
- The desired use includes similar to Hermes.
- The request is focused on low-end hardware, not multi-GPU setups.