GPU prices in China have increased massively due to recent adjustments to GDDR6 and GDDR7 memory, affecting AMD & NVIDIA graphics cards. China Sees Big Surge In GPU Prices Overnight, Affecting Both AMD & NVIDIA Graphics Cards GPU makers such as NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel have been trying to absorb memory price increases for a while now, but they have gotten out of hand due to persistent shortages, which have raised the DRAM costs for GDDR6 and GDDR7 products 10-fold, resulting in a significant increase in graphics card prices. And it's not just memory prices; other components that go into […]

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Running higher-quality AI models means your existing GPU will have to be equipped with a ton of VRAM to make the experience enjoyable. For one RTX 4080 owner, playing the most visually taxing and graphically demanding games might be a walk in the park, but for running LLMs, it’s a Herculean task. Wanting to accomplish both feats in a single gaming PC, a modder successfully ran NVIDIA’s Tesla V100 in his system, but encountered a few challenges along the way. Adding the Tesla V100 grants the modder 32GB of usable VRAM, sufficient for running significantly improved AI models like Qwen 3.6 […]

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The laptop is new, but the specs aren't. Given the current market state, many OEMs are deploying older hardware in their machines. GIGABYTE Launches EAGLE GL6J in Two Variants, Offering Ryzen 5 7533HS Paired With Either RTX 3050 or RTX 4050 It's not surprising to see vendors using older hardware in their devices these days. Many vendors are now deploying Intel's Raptor Lake series chips in their mini PCs and laptops, while some are now seen using previous-generation GPUs as well. The current state of the market has forced vendors to opt for older hardware to cut costs. GIGABYTE is […]

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This is why you shouldn't underestimate your local clearance store, as it can sometimes hide surprisingly valuable products for just a few bucks. Redditor Snags Sealed-Pack NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti for Just 12 Bucks From a Local Goodwill Outlet Store Your local clearance store might have a surprise for you, and before you proceed to buy hardware from popular retailers, it's worth checking what your clearance store has in stock. We have seen return warehouses selling expensive hardware for a couple of bucks, and even though it's rare, it does happen. We have another user who managed to snag […]

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