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Recommendations for External GPU Docks for Home Lab Use (lemmy.ml)
submitted 1 week ago by WQMan@lemmy.ml to c/hardware@lemmy.ml
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Hi, currently have a spare GeForce 1060 lying around collecting dust.

Planning to use it with Ollama for self-hosting my own AI model or maybe even for AI training.

Problem is, none of my home lab devices have a compatible connection to the GPU’s GPIO. My current setup includes:

  • Beelink MINI S12 Intel Alder Lake N100
  • Raspberry Pi 5
  • Le Potato AML-S905X-CC
  • Pi Picos

Would like to hear about recommendations or experiences with external GPU docks that I can use to connect my GPU to my home lab setup, thanks.

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[-] Robin@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

You won't get much use out of a 1060 for AI. Maybe some toy models to learn but even then you might run into limitations with the older CUDA version

[-] GrumpyDuckling@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 week ago

It would be cheaper and better to just build a small PC with parts from a few generations ago and that card is only worth $50 for a reason.

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