Hey, I know you have a number of posts introducing us noobs to the basics of blockchain, mining, and even coding python. Do you have one explaining what GPU mining actually is? Does the G stand for graphics? My husband does 3D animation and always has a machine capable of rendering, is that the kind of setup required?
I have no intention of getting into mining myself, but have been wondering. Through trial and error (SUP coin claims to be mineable in a browser as well as a windows exe) I have discovered that a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 can't mine shit. (LOL) It is, however, good for someone who does a lot of writing and online work on the go.
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GPU means graphics processing unit, a twist on CPU for central processing unit.
You need a good graphics card (GPU) for mining these days. A lot of computers only have an on-board graphics card which is not very good at gaming or mining and mostly good enough for running Windows and that's it.
Merit can be CPU mined, but at a much slower rate.
That's what I was guessing. He usually has a good video card and usually Nvidia, it runs VR just fine but that's as far as my knowledge goes. Is there a list of system requirements/ recommendations?
Thank you, this is something I've wondered about for some time.
If he is running VR then the GPU is likely good enough to mine with.