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NVIDIA GPUs can now run at lower power limits with LACT PR

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A new pull request for the LACT software allows users to set lower power limits for NVIDIA GPUs, potentially reducing energy consumption without significant performance loss. This modification enables users to bypass the default VBIOS power limits, which can be as high as 400W for cards like the RTX 5090 and 250W for the RTX 6000 PRO MaxQ. The PR aims to improve power efficiency, especially for tasks like text generation, and offers better control for users with shunt-modded cards. AI

IMPACT Enables more power-efficient operation of GPUs for AI tasks, potentially lowering costs and accessibility.

RANK_REASON This is a software modification for existing hardware, not a new product release or significant industry event.

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NVIDIA GPUs can now run at lower power limits with LACT PR

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

    LACT PR to let NVIDIA gpus go lower than stock VBIOS limit (so below 400W for 5090, or below 250W for 6000 PRO MaxQ)

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