Budgeting a GPU server
It's interesting to think about the user's request for a GPU server configuration under 10W (10万人民币) to run a "qwq-32b" model, likely needing around 64GB GPU memory.
Assessing GPU world
I’m thinking through 8-bit vs. 4-bit quantization for the GPU server recommendation. For 32B parameters, 48-64GB GPU memory might be needed for effective storage and inference.
Balancing GPU budget
Interestingly enough, a budget of 100,000 RMB could potentially support a 2 x 4090 configuration, though costs for other essential components might push the total closer to 36,000 RMB.
Working through GPU setups
I'm considering configurations like 4 x 4090 or 8 x 3090. The former might approach 60K RMB, while the latter could cost around 56K RMB plus system expenses.
Evaluating VRAM options
Weighing VRAM choices, aiming for 48GB or more. Considering components like Nvidia's 6000 series or A100 with 40-50K RMB, leaning towards a used 40GB A100.
Evaluating GPU options
I'm assessing multi-GPU setups like 2 used A100s or 4 x 4090s, which seem more feasible than training from scratch for a 32B param model.
Calculating total costs
I’m piecing together the costs for 4 x 4090 GPUs, a high-end server motherboard, CPU, 128GB DDR5 memory, SSD, power supply, and chassis. The total comes to 73K RMB.
Weighing GPU solutions
I'm considering options like 4 x 4090 for maximum GPU memory. Alternatively, 3 x 4090 might balance budget and performance for running a 32B param model with 4-bit quantization.
Evaluating GPU configurations
I’m exploring a 2 x A100 40GB setup for extensive memory, or a 4090/3090 mix for better cost/performance, paired with 128GB DDR5 memory.
Assembling the setup
Confident in a typical configuration: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 5965WX or Intel Xeon, 4 x 4090 GPUs, 128GB DDR4 or DDR5, 2-4TB NVMe storage, and a 1600W or 2000W PSU.
Reasoned about GPU server configuration for 24 seconds