Poll of the Day > How do mine for coin?

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Lokarin 03/11/21 6:21:06 AM #1:	Ok, I know there are dedicated rigs, asics, and cloud mining and all that... But I wanted to know if it's possible to background mine on a home computer... something like "ok, you can use 40% CPU and/or 70% GPU until I go to bed, then you can have 100%" or something --- "Salt cures Everything!" My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nirakolov/videos <cite>Lokarin posted [p:951588997] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>Ok, I know there are dedicated rigs, asics, and cloud mining and all that... But I wanted to know if it's possible to background mine on a home computer... something like "ok, you can use 40% CPU and/or 70% GPU until I go to bed, then you can have 100%" or something </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
adjl 03/11/21 7:10:01 AM #2:	My understanding is that, with a desktop, mining will generally end up costing you more in power than you'll make from it. I could be mistaken, though. --- This is my signature. It exists to keep people from skipping the last line of my posts. <cite>adjl posted [p:951589629] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>My understanding is that, with a desktop, mining will generally end up costing you more in power than you'll make from it. I could be mistaken, though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
OHJOY90 03/11/21 11:00:10 AM #3:	adjl posted... My understanding is that, with a desktop, mining will generally end up costing you more in power than you'll make from it. I could be mistaken, though. Yeah, I think its only profitable when done on a mass scale with loads of machines. --- 3DS Friend Code: 3480-2661-5116 https://www.twitch.tv/ohjoy90 <cite>OHJOY90 posted [p:951594745] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>adjl posted... </cite> <quote>My understanding is that, with a desktop, mining will generally end up costing you more in power than you'll make from it. I could be mistaken, though.</quote> Yeah, I think its only profitable when done on a mass scale with loads of machines. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IronBornCorps 03/11/21 11:19:39 AM #4:	You can make money on a single computer. It's recommended not to mine with the CPU though. GPU is a lot more effective at mining. Be aware of generated heat as well. I used EasyMiner for LTC <cite>IronBornCorps posted [p:951595367] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>You can make money on a single computer. It's recommended not to mine with the CPU though. GPU is a lot more effective at mining. Be aware of generated heat as well. I used EasyMiner for LTC </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Clench281 03/11/21 11:33:33 AM #5:	You don't. Waste of energy. --- Take me for what I am -- who I was meant to be. And if you give a damn, take me baby, or leave me. <cite>Clench281 posted [p:951595780] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>You don't. Waste of energy. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Judgmenl 03/11/21 11:39:04 AM #6:	You use a miner. Clench281 posted... You don't. Waste of energy. This. --- You're a regular Jack Kerouac <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:951595930] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>You use a miner. Clench281 posted... </cite> <quote>You don't. Waste of energy.</quote>This. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IronBornCorps 03/11/21 11:41:54 AM #7:	I make ~$200 / month mining either with an RTX 2060 and 2070 <cite>IronBornCorps posted [p:951595999] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>I make ~$200 / month mining either with an RTX 2060 and 2070 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lokarin 03/11/21 11:42:15 AM #8:	Judgmenl posted... You use a miner. This. Certainly there has to be a conversion rate of kWh to coin, right? I'm handicapped and am looking for ways to mone > I make ~$200 / month mining either with an RTX 2060 and 2070 I have a pair of 2060s --- "Salt cures Everything!" My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nirakolov/videos <cite>Lokarin posted [p:951596017] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>Judgmenl posted... </cite> <quote>You use a miner. This.</quote> Certainly there has to be a conversion rate of kWh to coin, right? I'm handicapped and am looking for ways to mone > I make ~$200 / month mining either with an RTX 2060 and 2070 I have a pair of 2060s </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IronBornCorps 03/11/21 11:44:04 AM #9:	In my experience, those that are saying it's a waste, are also the same ones that said BTC is a bubble and would never hit 50K. Just because many people don't understand it still, doesn't make it a waste. <cite>IronBornCorps posted [p:951596071] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>In my experience, those that are saying it's a waste, are also the same ones that said BTC is a bubble and would never hit 50K. Just because many people don't understand it still, doesn't make it a waste. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lokarin 03/11/21 11:45:09 AM #10:	IronBornCorps posted... In my experience, those that are saying it's a waste, are also the same ones that said BTC is a bubble and would never hit 50K. Just because many people don't understand it still, doesn't make it a waste. ya, as long as I'm exceeding the power bill I'd be happy with it --- "Salt cures Everything!" My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nirakolov/videos <cite>Lokarin posted [p:951596108] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>IronBornCorps posted... </cite> <quote>In my experience, those that are saying it's a waste, are also the same ones that said BTC is a bubble and would never hit 50K. Just because many people don't understand it still, doesn't make it a waste.</quote> ya, as long as I'm exceeding the power bill I'd be happy with it </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IronBornCorps 03/11/21 11:46:57 AM #11:	One more thing. Join a mining pool, and check how they pay out. Is it per share? is it lotto style? Realistically, you are not going to be able to mine a block by yourself before another mining with more hash gets it. <cite>IronBornCorps posted [p:951596166] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>One more thing. Join a mining pool, and check how they pay out. Is it per share? is it lotto style? Realistically, you are not going to be able to mine a block by yourself before another mining with more hash gets it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CarefreeDude 03/11/21 11:47:03 AM #12:	I mine ether with a 2080 super and 2070 super. I have a 3080 on the way that I will replace the 2070 with. I technically have three pci express slots but the cards cover the third one. With my current setup I make roughly 50 bucks a week, and electric is covered by solar power --- Switch Code: SW-5421-8761-9807 IGN: Chris Pokemon Home Friend Code: XSNF-XRED-EWDK 3DS:5112-3770-6561 <cite>CarefreeDude posted [p:951596168] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>I mine ether with a 2080 super and 2070 super. I have a 3080 on the way that I will replace the 2070 with. I technically have three pci express slots but the cards cover the third one. With my current setup I make roughly 50 bucks a week, and electric is covered by solar power </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IronBornCorps 03/11/21 11:48:41 AM #13:	@CarefreeDude Did you see they released an update on ETH, so that part of the ETH used as a transaction fee is destroyed now? <cite>IronBornCorps posted [p:951596226] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>@CarefreeDude Did you see they released an update on ETH, so that part of the ETH used as a transaction fee is destroyed now? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CarefreeDude 03/11/21 11:50:29 AM #14:	That seems silly. --- Switch Code: SW-5421-8761-9807 IGN: Chris Pokemon Home Friend Code: XSNF-XRED-EWDK 3DS:5112-3770-6561 <cite>CarefreeDude posted [p:951596283] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>That seems silly. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lokarin 03/11/21 11:53:28 AM #15:	I was recommended Vertcoin since it's a background miner - but it's not supported on Coinbase --- "Salt cures Everything!" My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nirakolov/videos <cite>Lokarin posted [p:951596370] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>I was recommended Vertcoin since it's a background miner - but it's not supported on Coinbase </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IronBornCorps 03/11/21 11:59:09 AM #16:	CarefreeDude posted... That seems silly. I guess it's to counteract the infinite supply of ETH <cite>IronBornCorps posted [p:951596568] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>CarefreeDude posted... </cite> <quote>That seems silly.</quote> I guess it's to counteract the infinite supply of ETH </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lokarin 03/11/21 12:01:18 PM #17:	Speaking of eth, my 2017 investment has jumped up another $100 this last week --- "Salt cures Everything!" My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nirakolov/videos <cite>Lokarin posted [p:951596644] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>Speaking of eth, my 2017 investment has jumped up another $100 this last week </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Clench281 03/11/21 12:05:40 PM #18:	CarefreeDude posted... I mine ether with a 2080 super and 2070 super. I have a 3080 on the way that I will replace the 2070 with. I technically have three pci express slots but the cards cover the third one. With my current setup I make roughly 50 bucks a week, and electric is covered by solar power Assuming 100% free energy from solar, it'll only take you two years to get out of the debt from buying the cards! --- Take me for what I am -- who I was meant to be. And if you give a damn, take me baby, or leave me. <cite>Clench281 posted [p:951596802] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>CarefreeDude posted... </cite> <quote>I mine ether with a 2080 super and 2070 super. I have a 3080 on the way that I will replace the 2070 with. I technically have three pci express slots but the cards cover the third one. With my current setup I make roughly 50 bucks a week, and electric is covered by solar power</quote> Assuming 100% free energy from solar, it'll only take you two years to get out of the debt from buying the cards! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lokarin 03/11/21 12:11:49 PM #19:	Clench281 posted... Assuming 100% free energy from solar, it'll only take you two years to get out of the debt from buying the cards! what would you recommend for making money for me? --- "Salt cures Everything!" My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nirakolov/videos <cite>Lokarin posted [p:951597007] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>Clench281 posted... </cite> <quote>Assuming 100% free energy from solar, it'll only take you two years to get out of the debt from buying the cards!</quote> what would you recommend for making money for me? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Judgmenl 03/11/21 12:12:09 PM #20:	Lokarin posted... what would you recommend for making money for me? Same thing I recommend to everyone. Get a job. --- You're a regular Jack Kerouac <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:951597019] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>Lokarin posted... </cite> <quote>what would you recommend for making money for me?</quote>Same thing I recommend to everyone. Get a job. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lokarin 03/11/21 12:13:23 PM #21:	Judgmenl posted... Same thing I recommend to everyone. Get a job. I'm handicapped, otherwise I'd go work at the McDonalds since it smells delicious and they have health/dental and glasses coverage --- "Salt cures Everything!" My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nirakolov/videos <cite>Lokarin posted [p:951597067] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>Judgmenl posted... </cite> <quote>Same thing I recommend to everyone. Get a job.</quote> I'm handicapped, otherwise I'd go work at the McDonalds since it smells delicious and they have health/dental and glasses coverage </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Judgmenl 03/11/21 12:22:24 PM #22:	Lokarin posted... I'm handicapped, otherwise I'd go work at the McDonalds since it smells delicious and they have health/dental and glasses coverage Lok, you are a very smart person and we've been through this before. You do not need to leave your house for employment. This isn't the 20th century. Be creative. We all know you can be. --- You're a regular Jack Kerouac <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:951597424] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>Lokarin posted... </cite> <quote>I'm handicapped, otherwise I'd go work at the McDonalds since it smells delicious and they have health/dental and glasses coverage</quote>Lok, you are a very smart person and we've been through this before. You do not need to leave your house for employment. This isn't the 20th century. Be creative. We all know you can be. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CarefreeDude 03/11/21 12:24:54 PM #23:	Clench281 posted... Assuming 100% free energy from solar, it'll only take you two years to get out of the debt from buying the cards! You assume however I bought these cards for the purpose of mining. I do gaming, and the mining is a side hobby. Also I didn't buy the 2070 I am borrowing it from a friend who is unable to use his computer for a while --- Switch Code: SW-5421-8761-9807 IGN: Chris Pokemon Home Friend Code: XSNF-XRED-EWDK 3DS:5112-3770-6561 <cite>CarefreeDude posted [p:951597502] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>Clench281 posted... </cite> <quote>Assuming 100% free energy from solar, it'll only take you two years to get out of the debt from buying the cards!</quote> You assume however I bought these cards for the purpose of mining. I do gaming, and the mining is a side hobby. Also I didn't buy the 2070 I am borrowing it from a friend who is unable to use his computer for a while </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lokarin 03/11/21 12:26:57 PM #24:	Judgmenl posted... Lok, you are a very smart person and we've been through this before. You do not need to leave your house for employment. This isn't the 20th century. Be creative. We all know you can be. That makes me sad 'cuz I realize I am capable of working from home and somehow don't... I keep getting stuck in self-defeating loops and new hobbies to distract from work --- "Salt cures Everything!" My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nirakolov/videos <cite>Lokarin posted [p:951597577] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>Judgmenl posted... </cite> <quote>Lok, you are a very smart person and we've been through this before. You do not need to leave your house for employment. This isn't the 20th century. Be creative. We all know you can be.</quote> That makes me sad 'cuz I realize I am capable of working from home and somehow don't... I keep getting stuck in self-defeating loops and new hobbies to distract from work </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Judgmenl 03/11/21 12:29:32 PM #25:	I watch a Vtuber who's model is a cat and gets less than 20 views a stream, and a guy who makes long videos where he basically reads off of power points. You can do better than either of those guys. --- You're a regular Jack Kerouac <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:951597669] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>I watch a Vtuber who's model is a cat and gets less than 20 views a stream, and a guy who makes long videos where he basically reads off of power points. You can do better than either of those guys. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IronBornCorps 03/11/21 12:32:25 PM #26:	I mean, you can mine and get a job. I know he can work from home, but I'm not disabled and have issues finding a job as well. <cite>IronBornCorps posted [p:951597769] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>I mean, you can mine and get a job. I know he can work from home, but I'm not disabled and have issues finding a job as well. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Clench281 03/11/21 12:36:11 PM #27:	CarefreeDude posted... You assume however I bought these cards for the purpose of mining. I do gaming, and the mining is a side hobby. Also I didn't buy the 2070 I am borrowing it from a friend who is unable to use his computer for a while Do you think someone who's asking how to make money has thousands of dollars to invest in video cards and is willing to wait two years for a positive return on that investment though --- Take me for what I am -- who I was meant to be. And if you give a damn, take me baby, or leave me. <cite>Clench281 posted [p:951597890] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>CarefreeDude posted... </cite> <quote>You assume however I bought these cards for the purpose of mining. I do gaming, and the mining is a side hobby. Also I didn't buy the 2070 I am borrowing it from a friend who is unable to use his computer for a while</quote> Do you think someone who's asking how to make money has thousands of dollars to invest in video cards and is willing to wait two years for a positive return on that investment though </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Judgmenl 03/11/21 1:18:26 PM #28:	Clench281 posted... Do you think someone who's asking how to make money has thousands of dollars to invest in video cards and is willing to wait two years for a positive return on that investment though Especially in this GPU market. My 2070 is selling for more USED than I bought mine NEW, and I've had the card for several years now. --- You're a regular Jack Kerouac <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:951599366] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>Clench281 posted... </cite> <quote>Do you think someone who's asking how to make money has thousands of dollars to invest in video cards and is willing to wait two years for a positive return on that investment though</quote>Especially in this GPU market. My 2070 is selling for more USED than I bought mine NEW, and I've had the card for several years now. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dmess85 03/11/21 1:20:29 PM #29:	Major Miner at your service! --- Previewing your message before you post is for suckers. . <cite>Dmess85 posted [p:951599448] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>Major Miner at your service! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Judgmenl 03/11/21 1:22:53 PM #30:	Dmess85 posted... Major Miner at your service! Major Miner Fourty-Niner --- You're a regular Jack Kerouac <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:951599536] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>Dmess85 posted... </cite> <quote>Major Miner at your service!</quote>Major Miner Fourty-Niner </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CarefreeDude 03/11/21 1:52:01 PM #31:	Clench281 posted... Do you think someone who's asking how to make money has thousands of dollars to invest in video cards and is willing to wait two years for a positive return on that investment though I agree that thing to live off of mining is a terrible idea --- Switch Code: SW-5421-8761-9807 IGN: Chris Pokemon Home Friend Code: XSNF-XRED-EWDK 3DS:5112-3770-6561 <cite>CarefreeDude posted [p:951600569] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>Clench281 posted... </cite> <quote>Do you think someone who's asking how to make money has thousands of dollars to invest in video cards and is willing to wait two years for a positive return on that investment though</quote> I agree that thing to live off of mining is a terrible idea </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lokarin 03/11/21 2:11:34 PM #32:	Judgmenl posted... I watch a Vtuber who's model is a cat and gets less than 20 views a stream Ms. Peep? --- "Salt cures Everything!" My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nirakolov/videos <cite>Lokarin posted [p:951601288] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>Judgmenl posted... </cite> <quote>I watch a Vtuber who's model is a cat and gets less than 20 views a stream</quote> Ms. Peep? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IronBornCorps 03/11/21 2:11:54 PM #33:	Yeah, I would agree with that as well. It's a great side hustle though if you can afford the electricity. <cite>IronBornCorps posted [p:951601304] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>Yeah, I would agree with that as well. It's a great side hustle though if you can afford the electricity. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CarefreeDude 03/11/21 8:00:45 PM #34:	--- Switch Code: SW-5421-8761-9807 IGN: Chris Pokemon Home Friend Code: XSNF-XRED-EWDK 3DS:5112-3770-6561 <cite>CarefreeDude posted [p:951613296] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lokarin 03/11/21 8:03:45 PM #35:	CarefreeDude posted... yup, vintage meme --- "Salt cures Everything!" My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nirakolov/videos <cite>Lokarin posted [p:951613397] in How do min... [t:79342681]...</cite> <quote>CarefreeDude posted... </cite> <quote></quote> yup, vintage meme </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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