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User upgrades to dual 3080 20GB GPUs for local LLM tasks

A Reddit user on the r/LocalLLaMA subreddit shared their recent acquisition of two 3080 20GB graphics cards. They purchased these cards for less than the cost of a single 3090, aiming to upgrade from their current 3090 setup. The user plans to sell their 3090, noting that current inflated prices make it an opportune time for selling. AI

IMPACT Increased local LLM processing power for individuals.

RANK_REASON User acquisition of hardware for AI tasks.

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User upgrades to dual 3080 20GB GPUs for local LLM tasks

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/My_Unbiased_Opinion ·

    Got these baddies in the mail today (2X 3080 20GB)

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/LocalLLaMA/comments/1v3jrc2/got_these_baddies_in_the_mail_today_2x_3080_20gb/"> <img alt="Got these baddies in the mail today (2X 3080 20GB)" src="https://preview.redd.it/7b4tccwfwseh1.jpeg?width=640&amp;crop=smart&amp;auto=webp&…