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Local AI user weighs GPU upgrade for larger models

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A user is contemplating a significant GPU upgrade for local AI model deployment, aiming to replace a single RTX 3090 with two ASRock AMD Pro R9700 cards. This upgrade would more than double their VRAM from 24GB to 64GB, potentially enabling the use of larger models like Mistral AI's Mixtral 8x7B. However, the user expresses concerns about the technical challenges, including power connector compatibility and the ability to power limit the new AMD cards, questioning whether the $2900 investment is worth the potential complications. AI

IMPACT Potential for local users to run larger AI models with increased VRAM.

RANK_REASON User discusses hardware upgrade for local AI model deployment, not a new release or significant industry event.

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Local AI user weighs GPU upgrade for larger models

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

    Please talk me out of this GPU upgrade

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I'm considering replacing a single RTX 3090 with two ASRock AMD Pro R9700s for about $2900 new out of the door. That would move me from 24GB to 64GB VRAM. Yes yes, CUDA/ROCm, but the real problem is power connector shenanigans. I run the 3090 at …

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