Certain algorithms love them, i.e. ERGO runs on the HBM2 memory so hardcore miners can BIOS mod them to run @ low watts for high MH/s. Another factor is most nvidia cards were shipped LHR models which mean rubbish for miners. I know its been negated right now but we are talking mining between March till early September you wouldn't want to risk a LHR card which was also probably overpriced.
Ahh. That makes more sense. Thanks for spending the time to give some detail.
I did originally think if ya can't beat em, join em and thought, if I got a higher cost card, a bit of Nicehash would help pay back some of the inflated costs whilst not gaming.
However the prices are shocking, should it all end. £2,400 for a 3090 then all the talk about having to replace thermal pads.
Really confusing at moment on what card is best to get. Feel like it's best to switch out the Vega for now as it's now classed as an old card. Originally wanted a new build with a 3080, but that was back at MSRP prices. Ended up getting a Dell 1440p as thought it would put me off an upgrade. Now I have the itch again.
