I've never mined before but i am looking into it. Is it possible to make a profit mining cryptocurrencies with an average computer? I have read a decent amount about mining, and I know its not a get rich quick scheme, but are there any currencies where mining is actually profitable without ASIC or a powerful computer. If so, what currencies would you recommend to start mining?
For the bitcoin forget it. I don't know it it will be profitable for the other coins but even if it will be possible the earnings will be very low because their price it will be very low. So, to resume, no. You must have a good ASIC to earn something good.