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April 07, 2013, 12:45:49 AM
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Does a workstation GPU do better at mining than a gaming GPU? Which part of the GPU actually determines mining efficiency?
Newb here, I'm putting together my first build to (maybe) buy.
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April 07, 2013, 01:04:21 AM
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workstation cards are more expensive because they have better RAM and are validated to specific standarts.

use regular gaming cards from AMD.
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April 07, 2013, 05:02:07 PM
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Quote from: SuperZac on April 07, 2013, 12:45:49 AM
Does a workstation GPU do better at mining than a gaming GPU? Which part of the GPU actually determines mining efficiency?
Newb here, I'm putting together my first build to (maybe) buy.

No, they don't.
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