alt Hacker NewsThe GPUs used in data centers cant really be used outside the same context. They cant connect to standard PCs or servers. They are highly specialized. The resale would need to be at the server or rack level for the same use case.
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ReptileMan • today at 10:04 PM
I don't mind running private deepseek instances on server rack that I have bought for cents on the dollar.
charcircuit • today at 8:35 PM
Why not use them to host AI models? There is a ton of demand for AI that shadows consumer Pc usage. There is a compute shortage right now for AI.
richwater • today at 7:30 PM
There have been some examples of folks ripping off the SMX interface and rewiring the card for PCI-E but I'm not sure how efficient that would really be or what kind of market there could be
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Aren't they PCIe like everything else or am I missing something? I know they have some fast interconnects. If not, is an adapter to PCIe possible?
Cooling is usually what kills you with server gear at home. I don't have a cold aisle, or a case that flows that much air. Can I water cool it enough?
No video outputs would probably be my biggest annoyance. It should be fine at headlessly rendering games for streaming though, as well as AI.
If there's a will, there's usually a way.