can i run · seo
No — DeepSeek-R1 Distill 32B won't fit 8 GB laptop at Q4
DeepSeek-R1 Distill 32B needs 16GB+ and exceeds 8 GB laptop. Try a smaller quant or model.
The distill that still feels like R1. Q4 on a 24 GB card is the intended home.
Alternatives that do fit 8 GB laptop:
faq · straight answers
Can DeepSeek-R1 Distill 32B run on 8 GB laptop?
DeepSeek-R1 Distill 32B needs 16GB+ and exceeds 8 GB laptop. Try a smaller quant or model. Model context 128k. Compare with all models or re-check with your exact specs on the bench.
What if it OOMs?
Unload with ollama stop, cap layers --num-gpu 28, cut context to 2k. See the OOM fixer on the homepage.
Q4 or Q8 on this rig?
Start Q4. Bigger model at Q4 beats smaller at Q8. Only go Q8 if 2GB+ headroom remains.
How fast will it be?
Slower than GPU — this combo needs offload. Pick a smaller model for interactive chat.
Is MIT commercial-safe?
Yes — MIT allows commercial use.
also fits 8 GB laptop
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