- Corrected all GPU prices to actual eBay/Newegg listings as of March 22, 2026
- Added analysis of 32B coding models (Qwen2.5-Coder 32B, Qwen3.5 27B) on 24GB VRAM
- Added honest comparison of local LLM quality vs Claude Code
- Revised recommendations: dual P40 ($400-500) or P40+T4 ($400-550)
- Added configuration notes for 32B models, dual-GPU, and newer Qwen3 models
- RTX A4000 at $700+ is too expensive for this build
https://claude.ai/code/session_01PtYTPherSJaxDEVPgF6Nxu
Research comparing P40, A2000, T4, and M40 GPUs for LLM inference
and image generation in Dell R720/R730 rack servers. Includes
benchmarks, compatibility notes, pricing, and recommendations.
https://claude.ai/code/session_01PtYTPherSJaxDEVPgF6Nxu
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