If you use the energy input to do work and consider the heat generation as waste, I see the carbon impact of mining.
If you just use the cpu as a substitute for the resistance coil in a space heater with the intention of making heat, is there waste?
My understanding (and I could be absolutely wrong) is that nearly all of the energy used by a computer is converted to heat eventually. If that’s true the only difference is that some work gets done in the middle. Is that right?
If you use the energy input to do work and consider the heat generation as waste, I see the carbon impact of mining.
If you just use the cpu as a substitute for the resistance coil in a space heater with the intention of making heat, is there waste?
My understanding (and I could be absolutely wrong) is that nearly all of the energy used by a computer is converted to heat eventually. If that’s true the only difference is that some work gets done in the middle. Is that right?