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I wouldn't want to calculate what it'd cost to replace all my switches with 25G capable ones.. then all the network cards.. You'd have to have a really specific application to justify it.
Just cost me 1K to replace 3 NICs, 1 router, and 2 switches to freaking 2.5Gb.
I got one of the 2.5 x 8 + 10 switches StH reviewed for like $80, and x520 nics are $20. I'm happy with it for homelab stuff!
Nice! I bought some used 10g UniFi stuff (dream machine and switch) for $500 and a pair of 10g NICs and a SFP+ cable for $80 on eBay. All in CAD. Already had some UniFi WAPs.
Homelabbing has been such a fun hobby, if a little expensive at times.
10Gbps used enterprise equipment is pretty cheap on eBay. Biggest problem I've had is getting compatible SFP+ adapters for the NICs.