Why it matters

GPU infra is capital-intensive. TCO shapes buy vs cloud decisions.

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The architecture

CapEx: hardware (60-70%).

OpEx: power + cooling + staff.

Amortization: 3-5 years.

GPU TCOHardwareCapEx bulkPower + coolingOpEx recurringNetworking + facilitiessupporting infraOwning cheaper than cloud past 12-24 months for steady workloads
TCO breakdown.
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How it works end to end

Hardware amortized over 3-5 years.

Power: 30-50% of OpEx.

Cooling: 30-40% of power draw.

Compare to cloud reserved vs on-demand.