Hi! Coin mining is not dead, in fact, it is more alive than ever.
You can use this web page to view what you can mine and the possible profits : http://www.whattomine.com/coins
You can set the hardware that you have, and the electricity you pay
Bare in mind that the algorithm " Ethash " is one of the most demanding, and can seriously push your hardware to the limits.
I mine monero myself.
If you have any questions, I'll be glad to help.