RTX 2080 Ti Memory Upgrade to 22 GB | Hacker News
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A repair company paused RTX 2080 Ti memory upgrades after memory module prices reportedly doubled, and it disabled new GPU upgrade bookings.
The service had advertised a 22 GB memory upgrade, but Hacker News users debated whether the performance gain is worth the cost.
Commenters also questioned the company’s legitimacy, with scam concerns raised alongside discussion of UAE-based Freezone LLC structures.
The case underscores how niche high-end GPU modifications can be squeezed by supply costs and by buyer skepticism.
