[halpert]

$5 a month doesn’t seem like it would work out economically with the price of GPUs. Why not buy a powerful computer and finance it?

[dzhiurgis]

GPU’s are overpriced due to demand. If they are utilised more efficiently in cloud then it’s cheaper.

Personally gaming sounds so expensive considering you’re just burning time. Probably cheaper than clubbing or travelling tho.

[ChrisLTD]

Gaming is one of the cheaper hobbies out there.

[setgree]

I’m currently nomadic and a gaming laptop would be over current carrying capacity; I much prefer Mac OS and Apple build quality; and gaming components are crazy expensive. I might get a PlayStation or an Xbox at some point though

[sli]

I'm sure you've considered it already but a Steam Deck might be up your alley.

[theandrewbailey]

Have you tried buying a GPU in the past 2 years? If you can buy one 50% higher than MSRP, you're getting a deal. Most are going for much higher, if you can even find them in stock.

[halpert]

Yes exactly. So I’m not sure how a company can change $5 a month, with their own overhead and profit margin, and still make money.