Potential Breakthrough in Computer Speed and Efficiency

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laseryesSenior Member
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#1Aug 30, 2025, 04:45 PM
I might be off-topic here, but I didn't know where else to share this. So, here we go.
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wizard_2016Full Member
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#2Sep 1, 2025, 10:47 PM
Heard about this new tech? It's supposedly gonna double computer speeds and also be more energy efficient. It involves using multiple processors all at once. Sounds crazy.
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#3Sep 2, 2025, 12:42 AM
Interesting concept! Curious how long till we actually see this in everyday use. Remember when multithreading first launched? Took ages before software could really take advantage of it.
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gang2015Member
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#4Sep 2, 2025, 01:00 AM
From what I gather, this is just about better using existing hardware, right? Mining setups likely already max out their CPUs and GPUs. It won’t shake up the mining scene.
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leo_alphaFull Member
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#5Sep 2, 2025, 05:17 AM
Sounds pretty unreal honestly. If this SHMT really works, it could change a lot! But double speed? I feel like that’s kinda overhyped. Even a 1.95 boost is cool, but not quite double.
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#6Sep 2, 2025, 07:14 AM
It could be a big thing for tech, but for mining? I doubt it’ll change much. ASICs are still way faster. And let’s not forget potential hardware lifespan issues.
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wagmiNewbie
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#7Sep 3, 2025, 08:53 AM
This article is trash. It claims double speeds but is based on using new AI cards. Plus, software has to be rewritten... some tasks won't even see gains.
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#8Sep 3, 2025, 01:24 PM
Haha, true. First ASICs pushed miners from MH to GH, now we’re in TH territory. This SHMT just looks at using existing power better, not really boosting speeds.
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laseryesSenior Member
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#9Sep 3, 2025, 03:19 PM
Right, merged mining lets you handle more than one coin without losing efficiency, but does this SHMT really help? I don’t see major benefits for mining. Plus, it’s just going to make things tougher.
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gang2015Member
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#10Sep 3, 2025, 06:23 PM
Merged mining is tricky. You're not splitting resources; you focus them on one coin mainly. Like BTC and NMC... there's some complexity there.
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#11Sep 3, 2025, 07:27 PM
Didn’t realize the gap was so vast. CPUs vs. GPUs used to be hundreds, now it seems like thousands. I mistakenly thought ASICs were all about similar boosts.
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m1kes4tFull Member
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#12Sep 3, 2025, 07:57 PM
Real benefit for mining? Lower power consumption, not extra speed. Difficulty adjustments are always gonna be a thing.
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