GPU prices — is the worst behind us ?

[MooCow]

What did I just read? Omg this thread.

 

[erek]

Everytime I see this thread bumped up, I get more depressed. I really thought this would have been a 5 page thread at most.
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"There is no end in sight for the GPU supply problem
AI data centers are gobbling up memory as fast as it's manufactured.

As companies push all their chips into the AI basket, GPU makers are shifting their resources to support the boom. The resulting memory shortage has had dire consequences for the consumer tech industry: Component prices are skyrocketing, supplies are dwindling, and everyday consumers are left holding the bag."

Read More: https://www.engadget.com/2309554/gpu-supply-problem-no-end-in-sight/

 

[Marees]

not a good news for future GPU price trends ...

Microsoft patent describes turning idle gaming GPUs into paid AI training hardware​

A Microsoft patent describes distributing AI training workloads across gaming PCs and laptops.

Today, 19:30 GMT•

https://videocardz.com/newz/microsoft-could-pay-gamers-for-using-spare-gpu-capacity-to-train-ai

 

[erek]

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