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3 NVIDIA Alternatives for Enterprise AI
Buying Guides
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February 14, 2026 7 min read

3 NVIDIA Alternatives for Enterprise AI

NVIDIA dominates enterprise AI, but supply constraints and pricing are pushing buyers to look elsewhere. AMD, Intel, and Tenstorrent each offer compelling alternatives with different tradeoffs.

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GPU Shortage Week 6: NVIDIA Halts RTX 50 Production, No New GPUs Until 2027
Industry News
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February 14, 2026 5 min read

GPU Shortage Week 6: NVIDIA Halts RTX 50 Production, No New GPUs Until 2027

NVIDIA has reportedly paused all RTX 50 series production until Q3 2026. The RTX 50 SUPER refresh is canceled. The RTX 60 series is delayed to late 2027. The DRAM memory crisis has effectively shut down consumer GPU manufacturing.

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4 Ways to Actually Get an RTX 5090 at MSRP
Buying Guides
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February 3, 2026 7 min read

4 Ways to Actually Get an RTX 5090 at MSRP

The RTX 5090's $1,999 MSRP exists mostly on paper. Here are four strategies that actually work for getting cards at or near retail price.

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5 Edge AI Devices Under $500 for Small Business
Buyer Guide
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February 2, 2026 6 min read

5 Edge AI Devices Under $500 for Small Business

From $149 computer vision cameras to $479 Jetson modules, these edge AI devices let small businesses deploy AI without cloud dependencies. Practical options for inventory monitoring, quality control, and security.

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Your First AI Workstation: What Small Businesses Actually Need
Buyer Guide
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February 2, 2026 6 min read

Your First AI Workstation: What Small Businesses Actually Need

55% of small businesses now use AI, but most overspend on hardware. Here's a practical guide to choosing an AI workstation that matches your actual needs - from $3,000 starter systems to $6,000 professional builds.

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The RTX 5070 Ti EOL Rumors: What AI Hardware Buyers Should Know
Market Analysis
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January 27, 2026 4 min read

The RTX 5070 Ti EOL Rumors: What AI Hardware Buyers Should Know

ASUS reportedly said the RTX 5070 Ti is no longer being produced, then backtracked. Meanwhile, NVIDIA is prioritizing RTX 5060 production. Here's what's actually happening and what it means for AI workstation builds.

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5 GPUs You Can Actually Buy for AI in 2026
Buyer Guide
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January 25, 2026 6 min read

5 GPUs You Can Actually Buy for AI in 2026

The RTX 5090 shortage has everyone scrambling, but several capable GPUs remain available for AI development. Here are five options across different price points that you can actually purchase today.

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GPU Shortage Week 4: RTX 5090 Hits $5,000, NVIDIA Pivots to RTX 5060
Market Analysis
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January 24, 2026 5 min read

GPU Shortage Week 4: RTX 5090 Hits $5,000, NVIDIA Pivots to RTX 5060

The RTX 50-series shortage enters its fourth week with prices climbing higher. NVIDIA is reportedly prioritizing RTX 5060 production while the memory crisis deepens. Here's the latest.

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The RTX 5090 Shortage: What AI Hardware Buyers Need to Know
Market Analysis
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January 22, 2026 6 min read

The RTX 5090 Shortage: What AI Hardware Buyers Need to Know

NVIDIA's RTX 5090 launched January 30th and immediately sold out. Scalpers are asking $4,000+ for a $2,000 card, and supply won't normalize until August. Here's what's happening, why, and what it means for AI workstation buyers.

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5 Best Edge AI Devices for Computer Vision in 2026
Buyer's Guide
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January 20, 2026 7 min read

5 Best Edge AI Devices for Computer Vision in 2026

Edge AI has matured beyond development kits into production-ready systems. From $149 stereo cameras to $2,000 industrial computers, here are the best edge AI devices for deploying computer vision at the edge - with transparent pricing.

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Running DeepSeek R1 Locally: The Complete Hardware Guide
Hardware Guide
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January 18, 2026 7 min read

Running DeepSeek R1 Locally: The Complete Hardware Guide

DeepSeek R1 is the reasoning model everyone wants to run locally. From the 1.5B distilled version on a laptop to the full 671B beast requiring 400GB+ of memory, here's exactly what hardware you need for each variant.

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Introducing AI Cloud: GPU Pricing Transparency Comes to the Cloud
Site Updates
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January 14, 2026 6 min read

Introducing AI Cloud: GPU Pricing Transparency Comes to the Cloud

Hardware prices are rising. TCO calculations are complex. Sometimes cloud makes more sense. We're adding a new AI Cloud category to help you compare GPU cloud providers with the same transparency we bring to hardware.

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