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WiCi Unveils Wireless External Graphics Device for Local AI
“WiCi” has unveiled a wireless external graphics device called “WiCi One” for running local artificial intelligence models. The device is primarily intended to run large language models directly on a computer. Data is transmitted over a Wi-Fi 7 connection, and multiple devices can share the same graphics card. The base version is equipped with an “RTX 5060 Ti” with 16 GB of video memory.
A special driver installed on the computer makes the “WiCi One” appear to the operating system as a conventional graphics card. However, latency over a wireless connection is significantly higher than with PCIe 5.0. As a result, standard data exchanges can take seconds, while large computations may take longer. To reduce latency, “WiCi” temporarily stores data, removes duplicates, and compresses files. The driver sends only essential requests over the network and processes the rest on the computer itself. The “WiCi One” enclosure also contains a separate 4 TB PCIe 5.0 SSD. The AI model’s parameters are stored there. This helps it run larger models. In particular, models with the mixture-of-experts architecture known as MoE can use the SSD as additional memory when needed. With Python libraries and a standard HTTP API, multiple devices will be able to connect to the same unit without any special setup.
According to the company, games can also be played with the “WiCi One” without modification. However, the expected performance has not been disclosed. The documents list only Vulkan and Direct3D support, and some API features may not be ready at launch. Because of the latency of the wireless connection, it is not yet clear whether the device can match traditional external graphics devices in games requiring 60 FPS. An initial demonstration of the “RTX 5060 Ti” version is planned for the final quarter of 2026, while the sales date is unknown. A version with an “RTX 5090” and 32 GB of video memory will also be developed. The early registration price for “WiCi One” is $1,999 (approximately 3,400 AZN), while its regular price is $2,599 (approximately 4,420 AZN). For comparison, the “RTX 5060 Ti” sells for at least $800 (approximately 1,360 AZN). A 4 TB PCIe 5.0 SSD costs $850 (approximately 1,450 AZN). Once the power supply, enclosure, and other components are added, the total reaches $1,850 (approximately 3,150 AZN). Because “RTX 5090” cards cost more than $7,000 (approximately 11,900 AZN), the price of that version has not been disclosed.
A special driver installed on the computer makes the “WiCi One” appear to the operating system as a conventional graphics card. However, latency over a wireless connection is significantly higher than with PCIe 5.0. As a result, standard data exchanges can take seconds, while large computations may take longer. To reduce latency, “WiCi” temporarily stores data, removes duplicates, and compresses files. The driver sends only essential requests over the network and processes the rest on the computer itself. The “WiCi One” enclosure also contains a separate 4 TB PCIe 5.0 SSD. The AI model’s parameters are stored there. This helps it run larger models. In particular, models with the mixture-of-experts architecture known as MoE can use the SSD as additional memory when needed. With Python libraries and a standard HTTP API, multiple devices will be able to connect to the same unit without any special setup. According to the company, games can also be played with the “WiCi One” without modification. However, the expected performance has not been disclosed. The documents list only Vulkan and Direct3D support, and some API features may not be ready at launch. Because of the latency of the wireless connection, it is not yet clear whether the device can match traditional external graphics devices in games requiring 60 FPS. An initial demonstration of the “RTX 5060 Ti” version is planned for the final quarter of 2026, while the sales date is unknown. A version with an “RTX 5090” and 32 GB of video memory will also be developed. The early registration price for “WiCi One” is $1,999 (approximately 3,400 AZN), while its regular price is $2,599 (approximately 4,420 AZN). For comparison, the “RTX 5060 Ti” sells for at least $800 (approximately 1,360 AZN). A 4 TB PCIe 5.0 SSD costs $850 (approximately 1,450 AZN). Once the power supply, enclosure, and other components are added, the total reaches $1,850 (approximately 3,150 AZN). Because “RTX 5090” cards cost more than $7,000 (approximately 11,900 AZN), the price of that version has not been disclosed.