Can a 24GB Mac mini handle local AI models?
The setup being considered is a Mac mini with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, running such as , Qwen, and Gemma through Ollama. The planned uses are data research, , building apps, building websites, and tasks.
The central question is whether this amount of memory and storage would become a serious limit, or whether the setup is workable for those jobs. No real test results, recommended model sizes, or setup steps are included.
Key points
- The planned machine is a Mac mini with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
- The target tools are including , Qwen, and Gemma through Ollama.
- The planned work includes research, , app building, website building, and assistant tasks.
- The main concern is whether the will be too limiting for those uses.
- The item does not include results or a clear recommendation.