GPU useful-life sensitivity — 5–6 yr book policy vs 4–6 yr published estimate and 2–3 yr obsolescence bear case (CONTESTED)
5–6 yr book / 4–6 yr estimate / 2–3 yr bear caseforecastcontested
| Value kind | forecast — Forecasts are time-bound outlooks, not specifications; test decisions across plausible scenarios. |
|---|---|
| Scope | Accounting policy, published useful-life estimates and the guide's obsolescence stress case are separate quantities. |
| As of | 2026 |
| Source | CNBC; Stanley Laman; DeepQuarry |
| Review | checking…review by 2026-08-12 · standard cadence |
| Recorded changes | last 2026-08-24 · 5 revisions tracked |
| Claim id | gpu-accounting-book-life-vs-frontier-economic |
Where the guide uses it
- 7.1 Accelerator Landscape & Taxonomy
- 14.9 Hardware Refresh, Depreciation Strategy, Decommissioning & ITAD
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