How does LHR technology affect the performance and efficiency of NVIDIA graphics cards in cryptocurrency mining?

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• Nov 30, 2021 · 3 years ago
  LHR technology, or Lite Hash Rate technology, is a feature introduced by NVIDIA to limit the mining efficiency of their graphics cards. It reduces the hash rate of the cards when mining certain cryptocurrencies, making them less attractive to miners. This is done to address the issue of graphics card shortages caused by high demand from miners. By reducing the mining efficiency, NVIDIA aims to make more cards available for gamers and other non-mining users. However, it's important to note that LHR technology only affects specific cryptocurrencies and does not impact the overall performance of the graphics cards in other tasks or applications.
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• Nov 30, 2021 · 3 years ago
  LHR technology is NVIDIA's response to the increasing demand for their graphics cards in the cryptocurrency mining community. By reducing the hash rate, NVIDIA aims to discourage miners from using their cards for mining and instead prioritize gamers and other users. While this may seem like a disadvantage for miners, it actually benefits the overall market by ensuring a more balanced distribution of graphics cards. Additionally, LHR technology does not affect the performance of the cards in gaming or other non-mining tasks, so gamers can still enjoy the full power of NVIDIA graphics cards.
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• Nov 30, 2021 · 3 years ago
  As a representative from BYDFi, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, I can say that LHR technology has had a significant impact on the mining community. It has caused a shift in mining strategies, as miners now need to consider the reduced hash rate when choosing which graphics cards to use. However, this technology has also helped alleviate the graphics card shortage issue, allowing more users to access NVIDIA cards for gaming and other purposes. Overall, LHR technology has brought more balance to the market and improved the availability of graphics cards for different user groups.
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