Crypto Madness

[Steely Glint]

Honestly, fuck these people

https://www.dlnews.com/articles/peop...-bitcoin-mine/

[Dreadnaught]

Generally agreed, but honest question: are all data centers very noisy? Is this one unique in its shitty cooling system?

[Steely Glint]

All data centres are noisy, but it would normally be mostly hidden from the outside world by sound-proofing techniques. Since Bitcoin miners are after the cheapest electricity possible, spending a bunch extra on sound-mitigation probably doesn't appeal, especially as they move around a lot.

[Dreadnaught]

All data centres are noisy, but it would normally be mostly hidden from the outside world by sound-proofing techniques. Since Bitcoin miners are after the cheapest electricity possible, spending a bunch extra on sound-mitigation probably doesn't appeal, especially as they move around a lot.

So, true to form, bitcoin miners are just jerks.