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Japanese repair shop sells GPU VRAM upgrades for $25 per GB during memory crisis — RTX 2080 Ti modded to 22GB of GDDR6 for just $282, double the VRAM creates a budget AI powerhouse

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This vendor can upgrade your RTX 2080 Ti to feature 22GB of VRAM for less than $300, converting it into an AI powerhouse without breaking the bank.

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