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saagarjhatoday at 3:31 PM1 replyview on HN

I guarantee you the $5 a month option is easier than what you're setting up on a DGX Spark. Which should make sense, because you can buy server hardware for cheaper in the long run.


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mapontoseventhstoday at 3:57 PM

Sorry, I misunderstood you. My comment was comparing the cost of DIY hardware with buying a Gb10 based system. I thought you'd meant I should pay someone $5/hr to build manage the hardware for me (presumably by outsourcing).

The cloud is fine, if you're OK with your workload being on someone else's computer. I'm not. Plus with my usage levels I would be in the red within 2 months when comparing costs.

Your point about server hardware might make sense for some folks. I haven't actually looked, because in my case I'm using it as a dev system that sits on my desk. Part of it's appeal is that it's small/quiet.

I COULD opt to just buy the hardware and get a real server though, since I run my spark headless. I just assumed the cost of colo'ing it someplace would rule that out. I haven't actually done the math though. Have you?