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Llama-modchip: 284B DeepSeek on 64GB RAM, no GPU
Publication: Hacker News: Best
Author: joshcsimmons
Source published: 08/11/2026, 10:22:04 UTC
Briefing created: 08/11/2026, 22:52:30 UTC
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Briefings
A GitHub repository named 'llama-modchip' was created by user 'synchopate' to host a modified version of the Llama model. This modified version runs a 284B parameter DeepSeek model on 64GB of RAM without requiring any GPU hardware, as confirmed by the repository's description and the absence of GPU references in the provided evidence.
Key points
- The repository 'llama-modchip' was created by user 'synchopate' on GitHub.
- The modified model runs a 284B parameter DeepSeek model on 64GB of RAM without GPU.
Context
The repository serves as a technical resource for users interested in running large language models on consumer-grade hardware, specifically addressing the high memory requirements of 284B parameter models.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single GitHub repository URL and a single comment thread. No specific dates, model versions, or performance metrics are provided in the source material.
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