AHemlocksLie
@AHemlocksLie@lemmy.zip
- Comment on 64GB and 512GB Steam Deck LCD models are 15% off until July 11th, 10 AM PDT 1 week ago:
They’re probably clearing out leftover stock from the first model. I suspect they’re moving to just the OLED model once the LCD models are gone.
- Comment on Steam Deck game library now 29% larger than that of Nintendo Switch 1 month ago:
Battery life seems a tad low unless you’re playing somewhat demanding games. The Steam Deck does have some power optimization settings you can use to up your battery life, and you can set them on a per-game basis. I haven’t played with them myself, but I think they’re in the menu that comes up with the … Button on the right side.
- Comment on Cryptominers target AMD Ryzen 9 7950X CPU, up to $3 per day profit 3 months ago:
Hackers don’t have to break even. They use your hardware and your electricity and take all the revenue while you take all the costs.
GPU mining has been unprofitable for years now. It was only kept afloat by Ethereum, but that went proof-of-stake. Its been unprofitable in Bitcoin for ages now, since like… Early to mid 2010s. Ever since the rise of ASICs, GPU mining has been a great way to light cash on fire. I don’t think GPU mining will ever be substantially profitable again. If it ever does, I think an ASIC can be built for any algorithm if it’s profitable enough to do so.
It seems counter intuitive, but I think mining is going to remain an important aspect of cryptocurrencies. It burns energy, but I think it will help keep the game theory appropriately balanced for all actors in system.