# AI Server TCO Calculator: Power, Support and 3-5 Year Cost

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Purpose: Calculate multi-year AI server TCO from CAPEX, IT load, PUE, utilization, electricity, support, facility, network/software and residual value.
Direct answer: For a dense AI deployment, electricity and facility cost scale with the actual IT load, utilization and PUE, while support and software can recur every year. Comparing systems on purchase price alone can therefore favor an option that is more expensive to operate.

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