Guides for GPU Rig Operators
Plain-language articles on renting out your GPU on Vast.ai and RunPod, sizing up profitability, picking hardware, and getting the Docker + NVIDIA stack working without guesswork. No hype, no guarantees — just the practical pieces.
How Vast.ai Hosting Works
The host side of the Vast.ai marketplace — who rents your GPU, how payouts are structured, and what separates a reliable host from one that gets skipped.
Read the guide → EconomicsGPU Hosting Profitability in 2026
The levers that actually move the P&L: GPU type, utilization, electricity, bandwidth. Honest framing with template math instead of promised numbers.
Read the guide → HardwareChoosing a GPU for Rental
Data-center vs consumer, VRAM thresholds for modern ML jobs, used-card risks, and how to match a card to your budget and electricity cost.
Read the guide → SetupDocker + NVIDIA Setup for Hosting
Step-by-step install of NVIDIA drivers, Docker CE, and the NVIDIA Container Toolkit on Ubuntu 22.04 / 24.04 — plus the common errors you will hit.
Read the guide → RigHost ToolThe Compatibility Score, Explained
A walkthrough of the exact scoring rubric the RigHost checker uses, a worked example rig, and how to read a near-ready result.
Read the guide → FAQFrequently Asked Questions
Static IPs, laptop GPUs, residential ISPs, taxes, part-time hosting, and the difference between Vast.ai and RunPod — answered plainly.
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