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submitted 5 months ago by ZeroCool@vger.social to c/programmer_humor@programming.dev

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[-] MIDItheKID@lemmy.world 21 points 5 months ago

Linus was ahead of the game on this one. Nvidia should start building data centers next to public pools. Cool the systems and warm the pools.

[-] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 4 points 5 months ago

I've seen a video of at least one spa that does that. They mine bitcoin on rigs immersed in mineral oil, with a heat exchanger to the spa's water system. I'm struggling to imagine that's enough heat, especially piped a distance through the building, to run several hot tubs, and I'm kind of dubious about that particular load, but hey.

[-] areyouevenreal@lemm.ee 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

A large data centre can use over 100 MW at the high end. Certainly enough to power a swimming pool or three. In fact swimming pools are normally measured in kW not MW.