Would indie devs be interested in affordable GPU compute? (Validating demand before I build anything)
Hey folks — I’m exploring an idea and wanted to validate demand before I spend any money.
I’m considering setting up a small, privacy‑friendly GPU node for indie devs, tinkerers, and people running local LLMs. Before I invest in hardware, I want to see if this is something the community would actually use.
Hardware I’m looking at:
- 8× Tesla P100 (16GB SXM2)
- Great for fine‑tuning, inference, agent hosting, and experimentation
- Enterprise chassis with proper airflow and cooling
Network:
- 1 Gbps FTTH (symmetrical)
- Low latency, stable
- Can upgrade to a dedicated line if demand grows
This is NOT a sales pitch.
I’m not selling anything right now. I’m just trying to understand whether indie devs would find this useful before I commit to the build.
If this existed, would you be interested in renting access?
If so, I’d love to hear:
- What workloads you’d run
- How often you’d use it
- What pricing feels fair
- Whether you prefer hourly or monthly
- Any deal‑breakers or must‑haves
I’m aiming for something affordable, predictable, and privacy‑first — something between “local GPU” and “CoreWeave pricing.”
Again, not launching anything yet. Just validating demand before I build it.
Appreciate any feedback.