My RTX 5090 is going on Vast.Ai... (Part 1)

🖥️ Vast Ai Installer https://maxvoltage.tech/vast-installer.html code RPAI for 10% off 🌐 Vast.ai sign up https://cloud.vast.ai/?ref_id=502537 💻 RTX 5090's https://geni.us/nOmSUfh (PAID LINK) 💾 Tangem Cold Storage Crypto Wallet https://geni.us/rpmtangem use code RPM for 10% off! Hey guys, in this video I walk through my first time setting up Vast.ai using a super simple automated install from Max Voltage. After testing platforms like Salad, Core, and others, I’m now shifting more toward AI GPU rentals — and I break down exactly why. 💡 What I cover: - Easy Vast.ai install using a preconfigured ISO - My RTX 5090 test system build - Real demand stats for 5090, 4090, and 3090 GPUs - Why I’m moving away from traditional GPU mining - What actually matters (uptime, pricing, networking, fiber, etc.) - My current earnings from SimplePod + private rentals ⚡ If you’re a GPU miner wondering where the money is going in 2026… this is it. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:13 My GPU Rental Journey (Salad, Core, etc.) 0:38 Trying Vast.ai for the First Time 0:56 One-Click Install Explained (Max Voltage) 1:29 My RTX 5090 System Specs 2:01 Setup Cost + Discount Code 2:19 Why Manual Install Was a Nightmare 2:50 My Current Earnings (SimplePod Servers) 3:30 Why 5090 Isn’t on SimplePod 3:58 Moving From Mining to AI Rentals 4:48 Demand Differences Between Platforms 5:24 Why I’m Switching to Multi-GPU Servers 6:05 Vast.ai Install Files Breakdown 6:52 Port Forwarding + Setup Tips 7:24 Vast.ai GPU Demand Stats (5090/4090/3090) 9:20 Real Utilization Rates Explained 10:09 What Determines If You Get Rented 10:38 Networking Challenges (VERY Important) 11:03 Private GPU Rental Deal Breakdown 12:00 Why Networking Can Make or Break You 13:21 Final Thoughts + Next Steps FOLLOW RedPandaMining ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/redpandamining ► Instagram - https://www.Instagram.com/RedPandaMining ► Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/RedPandaMining ► Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/RedPandaMining ► Discord - https://discord.gg/dNsvjf3qFD ► Website - https://RedPandaMining.com Talk with ME 1 on 1 https://redpandamining.shop Crypto Mining Software I APPROVE HiveOS https://geni.us/xTTb My Favorite Book - "The Bitcoin Standard": https://geni.us/NH5spNd As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Email for Business Inquiries ONLY - Contact@RedPandaMining.com DISCLAIMER: Red Panda Mining is not a financial advisor nor an expert. This is not financial advice. Everything said in this video is an opinion. The statements in this video are not investment advice. This video is intended solely for educational and/or entertainment purposes only. Always do your own research before investing in Crypto Mining. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. Red Panda Mining is not responsible for your losses or gains as a result of buying, selling, trading, or mining cryptocurrencies. #VastAI #GPURental #AICompute #RTX5090 #PassiveIncome #CryptoMining #AI #Tech #GPU #Mining