Articles

Guides, reviews, and technical deep-dives for AI/ML builders.

Guide

Buying Used GPUs on eBay: Complete Guide to Avoiding Scams

Learn to spot fakes, avoid mining damage, check seller reputation, and use buyer protection.

Review

Tesla P40: The Best Budget GPU for Local AI

24GB for ~$150 — why the P40 is the #1 recommendation for budget AI builders.

Guide

Best GPU for Llama 3 70B Under $500

Dual P40, RTX 3090, CPU offloading — how to run 70B models locally on a budget.

Review

Tesla P100 16GB: The Fast Budget GPU Nobody Talks About

High bandwidth HBM2 memory and strong performance per dollar.

Review

Is the $80 Tesla M40 Still Viable for AI?

The cheapest 24GB GPU — but is it too slow? Honest assessment.

Review

Tesla K80 for AI: Too Old or Hidden Gem?

Dual-GPU design, slow memory — why the K80 is a poor choice despite the price.

Review

Nvidia Titan V for AI: 12GB HBM2 Worth It in 2026?

12GB HBM2 with 653 GB/s bandwidth — fast but limited VRAM. Real-world performance analysis.

Review

RTX 3060 12GB for AI: Still Worth It in 2026?

12GB VRAM for under $200 — can it run local AI models? Honest verdict.

Technical

How We Estimate LLM Inference Speed

Our methodology for estimating tokens/sec with real examples.