Here’s a practical roadmap for starting a small GPU shop in Vietnam with 50,000,000 VND (~$2,000)

✅ Step 1: Understand Your Budget & Market

• Budget reality: 50M VND is too small for a physical shop or stocking high-end GPUs (new RTX 4000+ cards cost 20–70M VND each)1 (opens in a new tab).
• Market trend: Vietnam’s gaming hardware market is growing fast (CAGR ~9%, projected $1.43B by 2030), driven by young gamers and content creators2 (opens in a new tab).
• Opportunity: Focus on budget GPUs, used/refurbished cards, or GPU rental/cloud services. Demand for affordable GPUs is rising due to AI and gaming3 (opens in a new tab).

✅ Step 2: Choose Your Business Model

With 50M VND, you can’t stock many new GPUs, so consider:

1. Online Reseller (Low Risk)
   • Buy used GPUs from trusted sources (Facebook groups, Chợ Tốt, Shopee) and resell with a small margin.
   • Platforms: Shopee, Lazada, Chợ Tốt, Facebook Marketplace4 (opens in a new tab).
2. GPU Rental / AI Compute Service
   • Rent GPUs for gaming or AI workloads by the hour (using your own PC or a small rig).
   • Target: Students, freelancers, small AI projects.
3. Drop-shipping or Pre-order Model
   • Partner with suppliers (e.g., GearVN, An Phát, Hacom) and sell on-demand without holding inventory5 (opens in a new tab).

✅ Step 3: Legal & Setup

• Register as a household business (Hộ kinh doanh) – simplest form for small traders.
• Tax: 10% VAT on imports; import duty varies (usually 0–10% for electronics)6 (opens in a new tab).
• If importing: You need an import license and comply with customs rules7 (opens in a new tab).

✅ Step 4: Sourcing GPUs

• Local sources: Facebook groups, Chợ Tốt, GearVN, Hacom, Phúc Anh.
• Used GPU caution: Test for mining history, overheating, and warranty.
• Budget example: With 50M VND, you can buy:
  • 2–3 used RTX 3060 (~6–7M each) or
  • 1 new RTX 4060 (~9–10M) + accessories.

✅ Step 5: Marketing & Sales

• Start online: Facebook, TikTok, Shopee, Lazada.
• Content strategy: Post GPU benchmarks, gaming builds, and repair tips.
• Trust factor: Offer short warranty (7–30 days) for used cards.

✅ Step 6: Scale Up

• Reinvest profits to expand inventory.
• Add services: PC building, GPU cleaning, thermal paste replacement.
• Later, consider physical shop or cloud GPU service.

Quick Starter Plan (50M VND)

🔥 Pro Tip: Start as an online GPU reseller + repair service. It’s low-risk, fits your budget, and builds trust before scaling.

👉 Do you want me to draft a full 3-month action plan with cost breakdown and revenue projection, or compare three business models (reseller vs rental vs drop-shipping) with pros/cons?

With 300,000,000 VND (~$12,000), your options expand significantly. Here’s an updated plan

✅ Step 1: Business Model Options

With this budget, you can:

1. Physical + Online GPU Shop
   • Rent a small space in Hanoi (5–8M/month).
   • Stock 10–15 mid-range GPUs (RTX 3060–4070) and accessories.
2. Custom PC Building Service
   • Offer gaming/AI rigs with GPUs you stock.
3. GPU Rental / AI Compute
   • Build a small GPU server (4–6 GPUs) for hourly rental.
4. Hybrid Model
   • Combine online sales + PC building + repair services.

✅ Step 2: Suggested Budget Allocation

✅ Step 3: Inventory Strategy

• New GPUs: Mix of RTX 4060, 4070, and a few 4080 (for high-end buyers).
• Used GPUs: RTX 3060/3070 for budget gamers.
• Accessories: PSU, cables, thermal paste (upsell opportunity).

✅ Step 4: Revenue Model

• GPU Sales: Margin 5–10%.
• PC Builds: Service fee 500K–1M per build.
• GPU Rental: 50K–150K/hour for AI/gaming.
• Repair/Cleaning: 200K–500K per job.

✅ Step 5: Marketing

• Online presence: Facebook, TikTok, Shopee, Lazada.
• Content: Benchmark videos, PC build showcases.
• Local partnerships: Internet cafés, gaming communities.

✅ Step 6: Scaling

• After 6 months, reinvest profits to:
  • Expand inventory.
  • Add cloud GPU rental for AI developers.
  • Offer subscription-based GPU access.

🔥 Pro Tip: With 300M VND, you can differentiate by offering both physical and online presence, plus value-added services like PC building and GPU rental.

👉 Do you want me to:

• (A) Draft a detailed 3-month action plan with revenue projections, or
• (B) Compare three models (Shop, Rental, Hybrid) with ROI analysis?