The RTX 2080 Ti 22GB Upgrade: A Preconceived Plan by NVIDIA

The RTX 2080 Ti 22GB Upgrade: A Preconceived Plan by NVIDIA

Recent developments in Silicon Valley's graphics card repair shops have sparked a trend in upgrading the memory capacity of RTX 2080 Ti graphics cards to 22GB of GDDR6.
Tech Enthusiasts Rejoice! RTX 2080 Ti Upgradable to 22GB GDDR6
These services have gained popularity among specific user groups, with some establishments even offering a confident one-year warranty. This confidence stands strong, undeterred by recent statements from NVIDIA's CEO, who openly expressed disdain for cryptocurrencies and took drastic measures within the driver.

Tech Enthusiasts Rejoice: RTX 2080 Ti Upgradable to 22GB GDDR6

The daring modifications performed by these technicians on NVIDIA's graphics cards stem from the fact that NVIDIA had long ago designed the RTX 2080 Ti with a reserved capacity of 22GB GDDR6. In other words, NVIDIA had initially intended to produce the RTX 2080 Ti with 22GB GDDR6 memory, but the plan didn't come to fruition. Nevertheless, the associated circuit designs and driver compatibility were retained, paving the way for this new business venture.
The RTX 2080 Ti 22GB Upgrade: A Preconceived Plan by NVIDIA

Check out other blogs of 2080ti22g.com, where you will find video content depicts the entire upgrade process, essentially involving the removal of the original 1GB GDDR6 chips, replacement with 2GB GDDR6 chips, and final adjustments to the circuit design to complete the process. NVIDIA was undoubtedly aware of the potential for such modifications, and this upgrade service has been available for some time. The question arises: Will NVIDIA intervene to prevent these modifications?

 

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