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The only energy cost that matters is to the operator. Old hardware costs more to run so why would I run it? That there was energy used to produce the device and
by hrimfaxi 1y ago
The only energy cost that matters is to the operator. Old hardware costs more to run so why would I run it? That there was energy used to produce the device and the replacement is literally not a factor in the calculation.
- pcdoodle 1y ago[flagged]
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- typpilol 1y agoIt's literally an economic pressure. Even if they were the same efficiency the older takes up way more space. Why would you pay for 5x the data center space? Surely building they out isn't energy cheap either
- bloomingeek 1y agoHah, smooth brain! (A little harsh, tho.)
- pcdoodle 1y agoMy bad, i get in a mood on HN sometimes.
- froh 1y agono. you have to go for TCO to justify upgrades. energy alone most of the time doesn't justify replacing old hardware. factor in space (=rent), age related increase in failure rate (=servicing), computer power needs (=opportunity costs) then together with the energy needs you find good points in time to justify an upgrade. energy is the least relevant of those.
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