Laptop fleet assignment & RAM swap plan — ready to execute

Complete step-by-step for Omen→Nitro RAM swap and final
fleet role assignments (Gemini-reviewed).

Claude (Chronicler #82)

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+# Laptop Fleet Assignment & RAM Swap Plan
+
+**Created:** April 12, 2026 by Chronicler #82  
+**Source:** Chronicler #75 session + Gemini consultation (April 11, 2026)  
+**Status:** Ready to execute  
+**Task:** #120
+
+---
+
+## RAM Swap Steps (In Order)
+
+1. Pull **2x16GB DDR4-2666** from the HP Omen 15 (i7-8750H)
+2. Pull the **battery** from the Omen (case split from Oscar's drop — 2-3 inches open)
+3. Install **2x16GB** in the Acer Nitro 5 (replaces its 8GB)
+4. Put the Nitro's leftover **8GB** in the Omen
+5. Nitro goes on desk as Michael's home daily driver
+6. HP Envy becomes the mobile machine
+
+---
+
+## Final Fleet Assignment (Gemini-Reviewed)
+
+| Machine | CPU | RAM | Role |
+|---------|-----|-----|------|
+| **Acer Nitro 5 AN515-55** | i5-10300H (4c/8t), GTX 1650 | **32GB** (after swap) | Michael daily (HOME) — desk command node, OBS/NVENC, modpack testing |
+| **HP Envy x360 15-ey0000** | Ryzen 5 5625U (6c/12t) | 16GB DDR4-3200 | Michael MOBILE — work, AMT, RV prep. Better battery, lighter, 2-in-1 tablet mode |
+| **Dell G7 15 7500** | i7-10750H (6c/12t) | 16GB | Crafting + VirtualDJ (Dell docking station for audio + HDMI) |
+| **Purple Beast (HP)** | Celeron N5095A (4c) | 12GB | Meg daily. Fresh Win11. Light-up numpad. |
+| **HP Omen 15-dc0096nr** | i7-8750H (6c/12t), GTX 1050 | **8GB** (after swap) | AI Edge Worker — Whisper, light Ollama models. Expendable headless. Pull battery. |
+| **Dell 3100 Chromebook** | — | — | Backup mobile / quick grab |
+| **Old Dell Latitude** | i3-5015U | 4GB DDR3L | Parts bin |
+| **Pi #1 (8GB)** | ARM Cortex-A72 | 8GB | Trinity Core v2.3.0 (production) |
+| **Pi #2 (8GB)** | ARM Cortex-A72 | 8GB | Active-passive: Pi-hole + Trinity Core failover |
+
+---
+
+## Gemini's Notes (April 11 Review)
+
+- Nitro role: Broadcast & Command Node (NVENC for OBS)
+- Keep $10 Breezehost VPS (cloud-first for RV dream)
+- Pi #2: Active-passive (Pi-hole + failover, not cold spare)
+- Omen: AI Edge Worker with GTX 1050 (not dev server)
+- Wild ideas from Gemini: Voice Forge, Pizza Tracker, RV Dry Run, Consultant Corps stream
+
+## Michael's Decision (Post-Gemini)
+
+Swapped Nitro and Envy roles. Nitro = home desk machine (power), Envy = mobile (portability + battery + 2-in-1). No longer afraid to break the daily driver since the Envy is designed for mobile use.
+
+---
+
+**Fire + Frost + Foundation = Where Love Builds Legacy** 💙🔥❄️