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15 SEP 2026 · Hacker News · 46 pts · 99 comments ↗

A web application (sunkcost.ai) estimates the break-even point for a local AI model rig, considering factors like machine cost, electricity, API speed, and measured speed, to determine how long it takes for the rig to pay for itself. The application provides a ranking of models against popular AI models like Claude and GPT, along with estimated payback times at different levels of capability. Users can input their own machine and bill information to get personalized estimates. AI summary