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Re:IBM CEO says there is 'no way' spending on AI data center... by matt-p on Tuesday December 02, 2025 @08:02PM (#46129035)
5 years is a long time for GPUs maybe but normal servers have 7 year lifespans in many cases fwiw.

These GPUs I assume basically have potential longevity issues due to the density, if you could cool it really really well I imagine no problem.

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Re:IBM CEO says there is 'no way' spending on AI data center... by atherton94027 on Tuesday December 02, 2025 @08:29PM (#46129207)
> normal servers have 7 year lifespans in many cases fwiw

Eight years if you use Hetzner servers!

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Re:IBM CEO says there is 'no way' spending on AI data center... by slashdave on Tuesday December 02, 2025 @08:40PM (#46129284)
Normal servers are rarely run flat-out. These GPUs are supposed to be run that way. So, yeah, age is going to be a problem, as will cooling.
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