Hi Everyone!
I'm considering the flow 13 64gb (they don't sell the 128gb where I live, or anywhere near for that matter). I'd be interested in running local text and image models, particularly Qwen 3.8 27b. I know Qwen 3.8 Flash won't run on 64gb, unfortunately.
Do any of you have this config, and how fast does it run? Is it usable? (>20tks/s)
Hey everyone,
My MacBook is dying, prices of new laptops went parabolic, and I'm looking for a new machine. It doesn't make sense for me to buy anything with less than 64gb of RAM, I constantly hit the limit even at 32 on a separate laptop.
I'd like to run Qwen 3.8 27b, and possibly flash (but I know that won't run on 64gb), plus have a solid machine all around if I want to use it for something else.
My options now are:
- Flow 13, 64gb, for $3k from a reputable seller, guarantee, refund policy, all of it
- GMTek EVO-X3, 128gb, from their german reseller site, unclear when and if I'll receive it, for $4k
Which one would you choose? The reputable, well built machine or the strix halo box with more RAM?
Thanks!
Hi!
I am a sole trader (but will likely incorporate as a company soon) outside of Ireland. My husband and I are looking to move, but cannot find an accountant for sole traders or tiny companies, they all seem focused on the big guys.
Do you know any? Is there a popular one that also offers one-off / hourly consultations?
Thanks!
It's my understanding Ireland has a CGT of 38% on ETFs. Bundled with a marginal top tax rate above 55%, it rivals some of the most tax-heavy countries in the EU. Is there anything I'm missing? How do people actually invest there? A CGT of 38% makes it kinda pointless (although still better than the tax on unrealized gains in the Netherlands).
For example, do you guys have something like an ISA, or a 401k, or a tax-free or low-tax way to invest in your pension (without a pension fund you can only use after 50y old tho)?
As for income tax, is there any special tax regime for self employed people? The % seems pretty high even for very average earnings.
Hi!
My husband and I love to play coop games together, so we kinda exhausted most popular options. For people in similar scenarios, what are you playing now, and any new games that caught your eye?
For reference, we love It Takes Two & Split Fiction, Super Mario Wonders, Nobody Saves the World. Games I can't recommend more to anyone.
We really enjoyed Terraria, Necesse, Stardew Valley, Sun Heaven, Cult of the Lamb. Lots of fun.
We kinda liked Slay the Spire 2 (awesome game, husband just doesn't like card games that much), Don't Starve Together (gets boring quickly imo).
We can't play MMORPGs like Guild Wars or WoW, not enough time for "forever" games. We like crafting titles like Terraria and Stardew but we never play any game more than 50hr, just don't have the time. We also don't typically play super deep games like Baldur's Gate 3 because we mostly play to chill.
Thanks!
I've had this account for 2 years. I've been a Wise customer for 8 years. I've had multiple personal bank accounts, multiple business accounts with them.
I've been a perfect customer. They've always got all the documents they asked for, I've always been 100% compliant with their solution, and my income is literally just a few clients paying me every month in a fully traceable way from very "white hat" countries.
Today, they sent me an email saying they restricted my account and they'll close it in 2 months. They also said I can still transfer the money out.
I cannot. "Oh but you can appeal". I cannot. The button does not work, and their support team is completely useless, there are so many tiers before you reach someone with any decision making power in the company you'll never get an answer.
I'm lucky I'm self employed and have more than one bank account with savings. Imagine if I had employees to pay. Or orders to fulfill with that money. Or heck taxes to pay. This is beyond unprofessional for a personal bank account, and absolutely insane for a business account.
Just a warning sign. They have good rates. They've been very good to me in the past. But this is a reminder of how 1 incredibly sour interaction can destroy how you see the business in literally 12h.
EDIT: I was eventually able to appeal, had to chat with support like 5 times but eventually they got me a working link and I was able to get through. Thank you everyone for your comments!