# Data Center Build Vs. Buy Calculator

Source: https://expedient.com/knowledgebase/blog/2014-07-11-data-center-build-vs-buy-calculator-brought-intel-expedient-data-centers/

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# Data Center Build Vs. Buy Calculator

July 11, 2014 1 min Read

Are you wondering how much it will take to build your own data center, or are you unsure if you have everything accounted for in your construction budget?

Use this calculator to see what it really takes to build out a data center. Intel and Expedient have partnered to create the Cloud Calculator, offering information on the uses, research and tools of the cloud and related infrastructure components, as well as multiple technology calculators, including the Data Center Build Vs. Buy Calculator.

[Try the Data Center Build Vs. Buy Calculator](http://thecloudcalculator.com/calculators/build-vs-buy.html) to find out how much capital you need to build your own Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 or Tier 4 data center and ensure you’ve accounted for everything in your construction budget. You can then compare it to a professional colocation provider to see what the total costs for a build versus buy would be.

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