Mine or Invest?

[dreamwatcher]

It takes around 1 year to ROI on the GPUs now..

Is that taking into consideration the resale value of a GPU?

I find many people do not take that into consideration when making the decision to GPU mine Alt-coins.

What I mean is: if you spent 2000$, it takes around a year to get the back. Then you can sell the hardware for profit?

You are correct in terms of ROI.

I think of the GPU hardware in terms of an asset with a certain rate of deprecation.

In terms of a average small investor/hobbyist I think it is important to consider that risk is mediated by the fact that GPU's are for the most part an asset that is easily liquified. If the alt-coin markets crash and the investor wants out, they can recoup a large portion of the original investment. Figuring out that tipping point where they could reasonably sell the GPU investment and not take a loss should also be considered.

[Taxidermista]

Now is investing much better, but if people loose interest in mining, it might start to be profitable again

Keep dreaming.

[sumantso]

I have stopped mining and using my GPU to play high resolution games

What it's original intended for...LOL

Yup, I was actually using my onboard chip to play. Now I have plopped up all those enhancing mods and running through Skyrim in her all glory.

[defaced]

I personally mine and invest. Seems to be the winning combo for me.

[halibit]

I keep my rig down and focuse trading with btc usd
I don't see any altcoin have a good future on short period.
Hope this will change.