noob question(s)

[OlDrunk]

Hello,

I found out about bitcoin a few days ago and been reading up on mining and have a question if any one would be kind enough to answer it for me I hope.
My question is , I have two computers kicking around and was wondering would it be worth while to setup one or both of the following hardware set-ups for bitcoin mining?
The two computers I have is
A) quad core Intel @2.1Ghz , 4gigs RAM, ATI Radeon HD 3650 w/ 512meg RAM DDR2
B) AMD x2 64 4400+ Overclock@ 3.0Ghz , 2gigs RAM , Dual SLI BFG O.C Nvidia Geforce 9600GT 512meg RAM DDR3

Computer A) is running Ubuntu Server 10.04 right now
Computer B) was my gaming rig till I got pissed off with windows and all the malware crap and switched to using Linux on my laptop so I haven't touched the rig in over a year.

I know ATI are better cards but since I have a 3650 I'm hoping the Dual 9600's maybe better, but from what I see software wise not much Nvidia support.

I don't have any funds to invest in better hardware, so I'm hoping to be able to experiment with what I got if at all worth while.

Thank you for your time to any and every one that reads this and/or replies.

[burp]

Looking at https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Mining_hardware_comparison it's not worth the power costs, sorry

The ATI can't isn't even mentioned on the comparison as it's too old, and the NVIDIA has a negligable hashrate.

[OlDrunk]

Power costs isn't a issue for me I live in a apartment building and have un-metered power as part of the unit, I forgot to add that.
Thanks for the reply burp! Looking at the hardware list I can get somthing around 60Mhash/s
Would the Nvidia still be worth it or would it just take too long to collect any useful amount of coin? Join a Pool ?

[lolcat]

I prefer this hardware guide.
http://bitclockers.com/forums/index.php?topic=6.0
Check out the rest of Bitclockers.com to for awesome guides and awesome people.
Maybe even mine with us?

[OlDrunk]

Thanks lolcat

[matt_b]

Power costs isn't a issue for me I live in a apartment building and have un-metered power as part of the unit, I forgot to add that.
Thanks for the reply burp! Looking at the hardware list I can get somthing around 60Mhash/s
Would the Nvidia still be worth it or would it just take too long to collect any useful amount of coin? Join a Pool ?

If electricity isn't a cost, then join a pool. Keep in mind you might only get $20 a month. If you like playing around with your computer as a hobby then check it out!

[iambean]

not to hijack, but looking over that list for my personal gfx card, what am I looking for when deciding if it's "worth it".  For example I have a Nvidia 9800GTX, so are those stats in my favor?

[lolcat]

Thanks lolcat

Not a problem, happy to help.

[lolcat]

not to hijack, but looking over that list for my personal gfx card, what am I looking for when deciding if it's "worth it".  For example I have a Nvidia 9800GTX, so are those stats in my favor?

You'll get about 35 mh/s
Its better than nothing!  

If you're looking for a pool, check out Bitclockers

[iambean]

not to hijack, but looking over that list for my personal gfx card, what am I looking for when deciding if it's "worth it".  For example I have a Nvidia 9800GTX, so are those stats in my favor?

You'll get about 35 mh/s
Its better than nothing!  

If you're looking for a pool, check out Bitclockers

thanks lolcat!

[lolcat]

No problem!

Here is a guide from our forums to help you out with getting started.

http://bitclockers.com/forums/index.php?topic=3.0

[carbolic]

I just signed up and brought the total to within a cat's whisker of 100 GH/s.

[lolcat]

Recruit a friend! Let's Break 100!