> "To help get GeForce GPUs in the hands of gamers, we announced in February that all GeForce RTX 3060 graphics cards shipped with a reduced Ethereum hash rate," Wuebbling added.
Is there any evidence that crypto mining plays a significant role in the ongoing hardware shortage? Any evidence at all? I see so many people complain about it, but I haven't seen any reason to believe crypto is one of the primary factors driving the shortage.
I don't mine or trade crypto. I acknowledge the many problems with current crypto offerings and have no interest in dealing with the tech until those problems get sorted out (if that ever even happens). But I inherently don't like the idea of a hardware company intentionally crippling general computing tech like this. And it's especially frustrating to see them try to spin it as a positive move for their customers.
The RX 6000 series was another huge step forward for AMD graphics hardware. Hopefully their 7000 series will be even more competitive. NVIDIA needs the pressure.
Is there any evidence that crypto mining plays a significant role in the ongoing hardware shortage? Any evidence at all? I see so many people complain about it, but I haven't seen any reason to believe crypto is one of the primary factors driving the shortage.
I don't mine or trade crypto. I acknowledge the many problems with current crypto offerings and have no interest in dealing with the tech until those problems get sorted out (if that ever even happens). But I inherently don't like the idea of a hardware company intentionally crippling general computing tech like this. And it's especially frustrating to see them try to spin it as a positive move for their customers.
The RX 6000 series was another huge step forward for AMD graphics hardware. Hopefully their 7000 series will be even more competitive. NVIDIA needs the pressure.