Discussing the viability of CMP 170HX for local AI compute
WyattTheSkid · reddit · 2026-08-24
A Reddit user asks if it's worth swapping two RTX 3090s for CMP 170HX cards. The user notes that these 8GB mining cards can be unlocked to 64GB VRAM and is interested in the Ampere architecture at a sub-$2000 price point, seeking advice on the necessity and feasibility of the replacement for their current 4x 3090 setup.
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