Reddit user obtains Nvidia Blackwell Pro RTX 6000 GPU, featuring triple memory of RTX 5090, priced at just double its manufacturer suggested retail price.
Here's the Scoop on Those Overpowered Nvidia GPUs
Caught up in the tangled web of overpriced consumer-grade GPUs? Well, sometimes the high road leads to more than just the RTX 5080. The Nvidia RTX PRO 6000, a beast of a card, has hit the shelves, and some lucky folks have already gotten their hands on one.
With a monstrous 96GB of VRAM, these pro units are not made for gamers on a power trip, but for real professionals, like those handling intense rendering or creating huge models. But that doesn't mean it's not a power move to get one.
Sightings of these bad boys have been spotted on retailers' websites, as well as a Reddit post about one lucky gamer scoring one. Listings are going for around $9,000 USD with taxes included, which might be a bit steep for the average Joe, but one lucky Redditor named Recurrents Walker managed to snag one at a cool discount.
Apparently, Walker received a $5,000 grant from Nvidia for the card, bringing the total price down to around $3,000-$4,000. That's still a heap of cash, but compare that to the MSRP of the RTX 5090, which is about $2,000, and you can see why this price starts to seem a bit more reasonable. With shortages and demand driving prices up, $4,000 for a card that's three times as powerful is looking like a steal, as long as your PC can handle it.
But what about getting a grant like Walker did? It seems the grant Walker received was part of an AI-focused program, but the eligibility requirements for such grants aren't fully detailed. Generally, these grants require affiliation with an academic or research institution and a project that aligns with Nvidia's research interests, such as generative AI, simulation, or model development. The process involves submitting a proposal detailing your research plan, compute needs, and intended outcomes.
If you're interested in getting your hands on one of these powerhouses, keep an eye out for the latest Nvidia developer and academic program announcements and make sure your project aligns with their interests. In the meantime, you can catch a glimpse of this monster in action by checking out Walker's test stream on YouTube.
Pro Tip: If you absolutely need to splurge on a new GPU, consider our recommended picks for the best CPUs for gaming, the best gaming motherboards, the best graphics cards, and the best SSDs for gaming. Your wallet and your PC will thank you.
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