🖥️ NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 - Self-Built CDC vs Colocation Cost Analysis

💰 CAPEX: $350,000 | ⚡ Power: 200kW | 📅 Analysis Period: 36 months

🏆 Fastest Payback City

Silicon Valley 11.4mo

💡 Average Payback

18.9mo

💰 Max 3-Year Savings

$844K

✅ Self-Built CDC Total Cost

$901.8K

📊 Payback Period Comparison (Months)
💸 Monthly Cost Comparison (USD)
💰 3-Year Total Cost Comparison (USD)
🎯 Key Insights & Recommendations
  • Silicon Valley & New Jersey: Highest colocation costs, shortest self-built CDC payback (11-13 months)
  • All Cities: Full ROI within 3 years, significant long-term benefits
  • Atlanta & Phoenix: Relatively cheaper colocation, but self-built still advantageous (25-26 month payback)
  • Strategic Recommendation: Choose self-built CDC for long-term deployment, consider colocation for short-term or rapid deployment
  • Total Savings Range: 3-year savings of $138K - $844K, average savings of $383K