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2026-09-26
www.tomshardware.com 2026-09-26
2026-09-15
tomshardware.com 2026-09-15
Perplexity has partnered with NVIDIA to release a local AI agent for Windows, expanding functionality previously limited to Linux systems. The feature, named 'Portable Computer,' requires at least 24GB of VRAM on an RTX or RTX PRO GPU and a Pro or Max subscription. Unlike its cloud-based counterpart
2026-09-15
tomshardware.com 2026-09-15
NVIDIA has repositioned the RTX 5090 as a flagship for AI computing and introduced the new RTX Pro 5500 Workstation Edition to bridge the gap between its high-end and mid-tier offerings. The RTX Pro 5500 shares the same GB202 silicon as the RTX 5090 but features 84GB of GDDR7 memory—2.6 times more t
2026-09-15
www.tomshardware.com 2026-09-15
2026-09-14
www.dlcompare.com 2026-09-14
2026-09-14
wccftech.com 2026-09-14
2026-09-14
www.notebookcheck.net 2026-09-14
NVIDIA has quietly expanded its Blackwell workstation GPU lineup with the new RTX Pro 5500, positioned between the RTX Pro 5000 and flagship RTX Pro 6000. While closer to the latter in terms of specifications, the new card features 84 GB of GDDR7 memory with 1,398 GB/s bandwidth, a configuration tha
2026-09-12
tech-insider.org 2026-09-12
2026-09-12
www.tomshardware.com 2026-09-12
Recently, Chinese manufacturer Shenzhen Suqiao Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. has launched a modified NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card on Alibaba, featuring an impressive 96GB of VRAM—three times more than the original. Priced at $3,888, it is 35% cheaper than the standard version sold in the
2026-09-04
tech-insider.org 2026-09-04
2026-09-04
tech-insider.org 2026-09-04
2026-09-04
wccftech.com 2026-09-04
2026-08-18
tomshardware.com 2026-08-18
Computer enthusiast 1usmus has released a new update for the Hydra overclocking tool, version 2.3B, which introduces VRAM overclocking and power limit controls for NVIDIA's RTX 50-series graphics cards. This update allows users to overclock GDDR7 memory up to 36 Gbps and adjust static power limits t
2026-08-18
tomshardware.com 2026-08-18
In response to the current GPU memory shortage and soaring prices, enthusiasts have begun hacking Nvidia's older Cryptocurrency Mining Processor (CMP) series, specifically the CMP 170HX, to unlock previously locked VRAM. Originally released five years ago, these cards were designed for mining and ha
2026-08-18
www.tomshardware.com 2026-08-18
2026-08-17
tomshardware.com 2026-08-17
In the midst of a global memory shortage, a Japanese repair shop has introduced a GDDR6 VRAM upgrade service for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti cards, increasing memory from 11GB to 22GB at a rate of approximately $25 per GB. This move highlights the current high prices and supply constraints in the mem
2026-08-07
news.google.com 2026-08-07
2026-08-07
tomshardware.com 2026-08-07
With the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, demand for computational resources continues to rise, reviving interest in older yet still capable GPUs. Recently, sellers on eBay have begun offering pre-modified RTX 2080 Ti cards with 22GB of VRAM for just $499. This upgrade significantly enhances
2026-08-01
www.tweaktown.com 2026-08-01
2026-07-29
tomshardware.com 2026-07-29
A company named GPU Solutions has introduced a service to upgrade the VRAM on NVIDIA's RTX 2080 Ti from 11GB to 22GB, complete with a stable BIOS. While such modifications are common in underground markets, this is one of the few publicly available services. The upgrade involves replacing existing 1