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August 14, 2017, 07:32:38 PM
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Hello community!

I have a Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB sitting idle in my computer during the day. I'd like to know if it makes any sense to join a pool with this hardware for BTC mining. Or maybe mine another coin.

Will it give me some return or is it juste a waste of resources? Tks for the advice!
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August 14, 2017, 07:51:55 PM
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re using it for BTC. Forget it. ref Bitcoin Mining 101
Yes can be used for altcoin and you should pursue the matter in the altcoin sections. Mining (altcoins)
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Tks a lot for the directions.
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