8+1, 4+1, 2+1: A practical GPU layout for local AI rigs with vLLM
gospaceport · x · 2026-09-28
A hobbyist shares GPU allocation tips for local AI rigs: use 8+1, 4+1, 2+1 splits, run vLLM on power-of-2 card counts, and dedicate the extra GPU to aux and image/video generation, with bonus large GGUFs stored across machines. The quoted post shows a 9-GPU rig rebuild, with the top frame sagging slightly under the weight.
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