# Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti VRAM hardware modifications

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nvidia-rtx-2080-ti-vram-hardware-modifications
> Updated: 2026-08-22T04:40:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The availability of modified Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti graphics cards has emerged as a niche solution for artificial intelligence workloads. Initially, a Hong Kong-based seller on eBay began offering units with 22 GB of GDDR6 memory, doubling the original 11 GB capacity through hardware-level modifications.

This trend has expanded to specialized repair services, such as a shop in Saitama, Japan, which offers VRAM upgrades specifically for the RTX 2080 Ti. The technical process involves desoldering original 1 GB GDDR6 chips and replacing them with 2 GB Samsung modules, requiring precise temperature control and resistor adjustments to ensure the hardware recognizes the new capacity. These services provide a more affordable alternative for users prioritizing high memory capacity over raw processing power.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Japanese shop offers VRAM upgrades for AI workloads

A Japanese shop in Saitama is offering a service to upgrade RTX 2080 Ti GPUs from 11 GB to 22 GB of VRAM to support AI workloads, costing approximately 282 USD per upgrade.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japanese-shop-offers-vram-upgrades-for-ai-workloads

### 2026-08-09: Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti returns with 22 GB memory via hardware modification

A Hong Kong seller on eBay is offering modified Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti GPUs with 22 GB of GDDR6 memory, targeting AI enthusiasts seeking high memory capacity.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nvidia-rtx-2080-ti-returns-with-22-gb-memory-via-hardware-modification

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