LLM on a budget part 2, from P102-100 to CMP 50HX.

A user upgraded their GPU setup, replacing four P102-100 cards with four CMP 50HX cards. The P102-100 cards cost $35 each, totaling $140 for 40GB VRAM, while the CMP 50HX cards were purchased for $80 each, totaling $360. The user also warned about the delicate process of installing GPUs on a P520, noting that improper handling can damage motherboard components, which cost them $50 to replace previously.

This report details a cost-effective GPU upgrade from P102-100 to CMP 50HX cards, unlike other accounts that focus on high-end or new hardware.