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Double the VRAM of an RTX 3070

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Modern games increasingly strain graphics card memory. Hackaday reports on a technique to effectively double the usable VRAM of an RTX 3070, letting older hardware handle newer, more demanding titles. The workaround leverages system resources to supplement the card's onboard memory—another creative solution from the hardware hacking community to extend GPU lifespan.

Source: https://hackaday.com/2026/06/14/double-the-vram-of-an-rtx-3070/

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