Build a super fast deep learning machine for under $1,000

Yes, you can run TensorFlow on a $39 Raspberry Pi, and yes, you can run TensorFlow on a GPU powered EC2 node for about $1 per hour. And yes, those options probably make more practical sense than building your own computer. But if you're like me, you're dying to build your own fast deep learning machine. OK, a thousand bucks is way too much to spend on a DIY project, but once you have your machine set up, you can build hundreds of deep learning applications, from augmented robot brains to art projects (or at least, that's how I justify it to myself). At the very least, this setup will easily outperform a $2,800 Macbook Pro on every metric other than power consumption and, because it's easily upgraded, stay ahead of it for a few years to come.