For starting, you can start with solid coins first (
the biggest altcoins, whichever) Then while you are in mining, you can learn how to choose the most profitable coins for you with your way.
Since this is will be your first time mining, you should choose devices with a better lifespan. That mean GPUs rig will suitable for you, but as the comments above say:
"
GPU - EXPENSIVE and HARD TO MAINTAIN (OS crashes, PCIe connectors failing, power supplies getting dusty, cards failing)"
-)More technical skill need. (
Learning by doing are the best way, trust me)
-)Need extra patience. (
you will face a few kinds of problem, but when you has experienced enough with a various problem, it wouldn't be a big deal for you)
Then why does GPUs have a longer lifespan?These not related to the device's failure (
broke or whatever) This is related to devices flexibilities and productivities (
productive time), as we know that ASICs limited by the algorithm. Maybe, you can ROI faster with ASICs. Using GPUs, your ROI will be longer (
but not always). ROI (
Capital Return) just giving you the cost that you spend at the first time. After it, you have the devices as your asset.
ASIC = Low resell value = Low asset value
GPU = The resale value is pretty good = Pretty good asset value
Besides that, it is necessary to take into the productivity level of the devices after ROI. With a more flexible choice of algorithms, GPUs will more productive than ASICs.
But,
If you don't want to be bothered with various problems that must be faced, Maybe ASICs with more simple operation could be your choice. My few statements above doesn't mean GPUs rig better than ASICs. It will depend on your mining passion (which kind of person are you?). As I always said, whatever the devices you are using, it will depend on "
Whose behind the machine."
