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Six GPUs fit into single PCIe x16 slot using switch

A user has successfully configured six GPUs, including four Radeon AI PRO R9700 cards and two NVIDIA RTX 3090s, to operate within a single PCIe x16 slot using a PCIe switch. This setup allows for a significant increase in GPU density and computational power within a constrained physical space. AI

IMPACT Enables higher GPU density for local AI model training and inference.

RANK_REASON This is a hardware configuration and setup, not a new product release, research paper, or significant industry event.

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Six GPUs fit into single PCIe x16 slot using switch

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    4x Radeon AI PRO R9700 + 2x RTX 3090 on one x16 slot, using a PCIe switch

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