Gamers invest considerable sums in the GPU chips that power their computers. However, even the most hardcore “Fortnite” player will leave his or her gaming rig on idle for a significant chunk ...

GPU mining from home is profitable again. ... The software even generates a Bitcoin wallet address for you, and lets you start mining automatically when your PC is idle.

The best GPU for mining crypto overall is still the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, which proved an excellent all-rounder for performance and price. For those just starting out, I also like the RTX 3060 ...

Your buff, hash-power-loving GPU, perfect for mining Ethereum, is left gasping when it comes to training AI. It's like asking a world-class sprinter to compete in a marathon—it's just not their ...

Not for Bitcoin GPU mining. That card might do well on other algorithms like Ethash (used in Ethereum Classic), but when it comes to Bitcoin’s SHA-256, it barely scratches the surface.

Renting GPU power may have hidden links to mining wallets for new proof-of-work coins. Rented GPU is still a net positive for crypto projects, for both proof-of-work and AI tasks.

For instance, a GPU provider might see up to 25% ROI on hardware that would otherwise sit idle, while dev teams can save 20-30% compared to large, centralized cloud providers (LimeWire GPU pilot ...

But most used mining GPUs aren’t that great a deal. Well, at least, not the great deals I’d expect from people who likely have Gulfstream G6 sales associates beating down their door.

Ethereum’s plan to phase out mining by this month also likely caused miners to stop buying GPUs. You can now find some RTX 3090 GPUs selling for $800 to $900 on eBay, or about half their ...