The ability to bring meaningful CUDA-based training into the desktop is an important advantage that NVIDIA has over Intel and others. The NVIDIA DGX Station is certainly something cool to behold. On the other hand, $69,000 is a lot of money. A current favorite is a 10x GTX 1080 Ti configuration we highlighted in our DeepLearning11 build costs under $30,000 including a year of operating costs. We are seeing more companies involved with deep learning / AI opt for data center clusters that can be shared and run at a higher utilization rate. The flip side is that a 10x NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti system carries nowhere near the panache of a DGX Station to employers seeking to retain the best talent. DeepLearning11 Cost By Component And Vendor Area Chart With Colocation