- RTX 5080 GPUs are being modded to double their VRAM capacity, making them perfect for AI use.
- This may trigger a shortage for the Blackwell GPU lineup on top of an already scarce supply expected for next year.
- Nvidia may even end up releasing a Super version of the 50-Series if these modded cards become successful.
The ever-booming AI industry is about to make things a lot more complicated for PC builders, as it is attacking the consumer market directly, too, now, in addition to shortening the supply. Soon, we may even see a shortage of consumer GPUs as they’re being modded to meet local AI demand.
In China, RTX 5080 GPUs are being modded to double their VRAM to 32GB, making them perfect for AI use. This may lead to a shortage of the Blackwell GPUs, which are already expected to be more expensive next year.
Why it matters: AI is taking up the majority of the world’s DRAM supply, and, as if that weren’t enough, direct PC components are also being targeted to meet demand. This spells a bad few months for PC gamers, as we’re expected to see component prices soar to unprecedented levels.
Reported by UNIKO’s Hardware on X, this modification best suits AI workflows, and the 32GB variant uses 3GB GDDR7 memory modules to double the 16GB capacity it ships with.
These modded cards are sold in a blower design, which is ideal for a workstation multi-GPU setup, as it improves heat dissipation.
As for their endurance, it is unknown how long these cards will last, as their factory power configuration is being increased to account for the increased memory capacity. Since computing power is much more of a priority for AI workloads, the lifeline of these GPUs may not be a concern for the users.
Anyhow, with these 32GB RTX 5080s going into fashion, we may see a shortage of these cards in 2026. On top of that, Nvidia is reportedly cutting the blackwell supply by 50% next year and raising prices on this lineup as soon as their existing memory contract ends.
However, if these 32GB RTX 5080 GPUs prove successful, the tech giant may even be inclined to release the Super versions, which were previously rumoured to be cancelled due to rising memory prices and inflation.
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