Mixture-of-experts models quietly changed what hardware you need for local AI
…The GPU necessary to host a game-changing LLM locally changes from a high-end model with a several-thousand-dollar price tag to a mid-range model priced under a grand…
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I added a second GPU just for local AI workloads, and it cost less than upgrading my main one
…I bought the RTX 3060 12GB for less than $200, which isn't a great price for a 5-year-old GPU, but even the pre-owned market is feeling the pinch…
Nvidia's restarting RTX 3060 production, and it's good news for gamers, great news for homelabbers
…Memory shortages, AI demand, and absurd pricing have completely reshaped what a "budget" or "mid-range" GPU even means today. So instead of pushing newer cards into a broken supply chain, Nvidia…
This easy but ignored PC maintenance habit is single-handedly hurting your performance and lifespan
…Related 4 obvious signs your graphics card is overheating You don't need monitoring software if you look for these signs Dust seems like a minor enemy, but it deals big damage…
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Why I switched to yet another 1440p gaming monitor instead of upgrading to 4K
…a high-end GPU anymore, and burdening it with a 4K 240Hz display made no sense for a minor bump in image quality. And buying a new graphics card on top of…
This powerhouse mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, 32GB RAM, and OCuLink is now $360 off at its lowest price ever
…And while the integrated AMD Radeon 680M graphics card is good, being able to take advantage of an external card through OCuLink is even better. This version comes in priced at $1…
I did the math on local AI vs. Claude Pro, and the winner isn't as straightforward as you think
…Other GPUs sport the same or greater VRAM, but the price-to-performance of the RTX 3090 on the used market seals the deal for the Ampere card. The main question I…
Nvidia's VRAM problem is quietly becoming a software problem, and game developers are the ones being forced to deal with it
…out of this leaves GPU manufacturers off the hook Even if games do become much more optimized for 8GB they're still under equipped for the price PC game development has always…
I'd rather buy an older high-end GPU than a newer low-end one, and VRAM is only part of why
…Related 6 rules of thumb PC newbies should know about the GPU market in 2025 AMD & Intel are back in the game, and advertised prices are a scam Memory matters More bandwidth…
Don't miss out on this Ryzen 7 mini PC with 24GB RAM as it drops to a price that's easy to afford
…He started writing for XDA, covering all things mobile, but has transitioned to covering deals, with a mission to shed light on some of the best discounts around the internet on the…