The cost of the energy to do so would not be worth the bitcoins mined. Maybe some alternative crypto-currencies would break even, but it wouldn't be easy.
Sitting idle, the machine is not using nearly the power draw of when it's running full-tilt.
I'd be surprised if it sits idle at all. Someone correct me, but it's gotta have a job queue, and a priority for each. There are plenty of problems (every single one submitted) where it's energy consumption is irrelevant.
>The cost of the energy to do so would not be worth the bitcoins mined. Maybe some alternative crypto-currencies would break even, but it wouldn't be easy.
Sitting idle, the machine is not using nearly the power draw of when it's running full-tilt.