Use iGPU for Display to Free 1-4GB VRAM for Local LLMs
paq85 · reddit · 2026-08-23
A user shared a tip to free up GPU VRAM for local LLM usage: connect the monitor to the integrated graphics (iGPU) HDMI/DisplayPort, allowing the iGPU to handle the Windows desktop output. This method reserves 100% of the dedicated GPU memory for LLM inference, reportedly saving 1 to 4GB of precious high-performance VRAM.
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