Is Local AI Coding Actually Good?

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Get started with MindsHub Cowork for free (it's open-source): https://mindshub.ai?utm_medium=influencers&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=26q3-tech-with-tim&utm_content=integration-1 Everyone online tells you local models are the future and you should run everything locally. I ran the tests on high-end hardware — an RTX 4090 with 24GB VRAM and an M5 Max with 64GB unified memory — and I'm going to give you an honest answer. Want to make real money with coding? I share high-signal insights on careers, monetization, and leverage in my free newsletter. Join here and get my guide How to Make Money With Coding instantly: https://techwithtim.net/newsletter 🚀 Tools I Use Get 10% off with code techwithtim Openclaw setup: https://www.hostinger.com/techwithtim VPS setup: https://www.hostinger.com/techwithtim10 Wispr Flow (Best AI Dictation): https://ref.wisprflow.ai/TechWithTim-jul26 ⏳ Timestamps ⏳ 00:00 | Overview 00:26 | My PC Specs 01:21 | Cost VS Hardware Tradeoff 01:51 | Analyzing the Models 03:21 | MindsHub Cowork 04:33 | Models & LMStudio Setup 07:32 | Running Models in VSCode 08:32 | IDE & Harness Compatibility 09:53 | Local Model Speed & Results 16:01 | Comparison to Claude PAID Models 18:20 | My Honest Analysis Hashtags #LocalAI #AICoding #LMStudio UAE Media License Number: 3635141

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