GTX 1080 Ti for Local LLM

Despite being over eight years old, the NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti remains a compelling choice for enthusiasts keen on running LLM locally. Initially launched in early 2017 with a $699 MSRP, this GTX 1080 Ti card quickly earned a “legendary GPU” reputation among tech reviewers and YouTubers. Today, it’s readily available on the second-hand market (particularly in Northern California or on eBay) for around $150, often even less if you’re lucky. For this modest price, you acquire a card with 11 GB of...