LACT PR to let NVIDIA gpus go lower than stock VBIOS limit (so below 400W for 5090, or below 250W for 6000 PRO MaxQ)
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Published by r/LocalLLaMA (T2 source). The original is at https://www.reddit.com/r/LocalLLaMA/comments/1whjezk/lact_pr_to_let_nvidia_gpus_go_lower_than_stock/.
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SummaryA pull request to LACT (Linux GPU control tool) extends NVIDIA GPU power management past the stock VBIOS floor, enabling sub-400W operation on RTX 5090 and sub-250W on 6000 PRO MaxQ cards.
Why it mattersUseful for AI workstation owners running high-wattage NVIDIA cards who want lower thermals, noise, and idle power below the factory clamp.
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