Datamining is not the cause of the GPU shortages it's an excuse and here's why:

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[–]iamonlyoneman 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

Tell us you don't understand GPU based computing but use different words.

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GPU is used for heavy graphics like 3D video making and a lot of games so you can do those anti whatever it's called and other particle effects. Data people generally would benefit from higher CPU power to handle the workstation loads needed. Those of us who game can also benefit from a CPU upgrade but to a certain extent.