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Re:What if AI doesn't need more RAM but better math? by singpolyma3 on Sunday March 29, 2026 @08:59AM (#47562794)
Until you put up your solar and then power is almost free...
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Re:What if AI doesn't need more RAM but better math? by vidarh on Sunday March 29, 2026 @09:36AM (#47563037)
The amortised cost including the panels and labour is nowhere near "almost free".
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Re:What if AI doesn't need more RAM but better math? by boredatoms on Sunday March 29, 2026 @12:24PM (#47564556)
It is over a couple of years
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Re:What if AI doesn't need more RAM but better math? by vidarh on Sunday March 29, 2026 @04:34PM (#47567011)
Even if you live somewhere where it does, that is not remotely "almost free", and lots of places the payback period is more in the range of 10-15 years even with subsidies.
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