- Joined
- Mar 7, 2011
- Location
- Bay Area
So my knowledge about this area of computing is so limited, I feel way out of my league. It seems like mining is becoming extremely popular. Long term or fad? From what I understand if I were to put a rig into the game, what are my chances of scoring even one coin if 90% of the machines out there are far superior than mine. Not to mention the computing geniuses running these machines...
One Member has a whole class learning and mastering this art of mining.
For instance. I have an 1190T and 3 gtx 460's sitting around, due to my change over to intel. If I were to build a mining rig, wouldn't the guy with 4 r290's just cancel me out? I love to build computers, but at this rate my already expensive hobby would escalate into a true monster by dabbling in this venture.
Most would say, then don't do it, and I can assure you I probably won't, but my curiosity is exploding trying to understand how a average, at best, hobbyist would even consider building a rig, knowing the limited payback. Is there a hidden lottery ticket in the coins somewhere? Is it the the knowledge of "true currency" is a possibility? It is all very fascinating. Just a wondering hobbyist. Thanks for reading
One Member has a whole class learning and mastering this art of mining.
For instance. I have an 1190T and 3 gtx 460's sitting around, due to my change over to intel. If I were to build a mining rig, wouldn't the guy with 4 r290's just cancel me out? I love to build computers, but at this rate my already expensive hobby would escalate into a true monster by dabbling in this venture.
Most would say, then don't do it, and I can assure you I probably won't, but my curiosity is exploding trying to understand how a average, at best, hobbyist would even consider building a rig, knowing the limited payback. Is there a hidden lottery ticket in the coins somewhere? Is it the the knowledge of "true currency" is a possibility? It is all very fascinating. Just a wondering hobbyist. Thanks for reading