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October 02, 2016, 08:20:55 AM |
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I'm looking for the best Hardware to mine multiple AltCoins and START CHEAPLY !
I'm aware each coin uses a different type of algo .... SHA256/Scrypt/X11 etc ....
I thought I saw a device that touted "we support all hash rates" but I haven't looked it up again yet. I wanted to ask about it here first.
Main reason is I'm aware ASIC miners built for BC can't be users for Ether etc .... So is it really possible a device like this exists ?
Also, right now I have a few choices.
1) Few year old laptop (Quad Processor) so it would pretty much have to be an external USB type of device
2) a VERY old PC, came with WIN 7 installed factory. I can't even tell what type of graphics card slot it has, so I'm not sure if I could add a graphics card..
3) If needed I could build a milk box .... Although board, CPU, PSU alone would be in the $200 range .... Shown above I have a board etc, Suppose I need to figure out if that board supports the right graphics cards. which would be PCI Express (Am I Right?)
4) If my old box only supported an older graphics card, would it be worth starting with that ? Even if it was a lot slower ... Would at least give me a feel and pry only be $50 for a card.
Honestly, and this may be unrealistic, I'm looking for a way to get in around $300 or so. I don't want to mine BC, Ether, LC, or even DOGGE, I want to mine the obscure and unknown coins. Mainly for the experience and fun. Considering it an investment in future mining endeavors. Which is why I want to get in as cheaply as possible.
It's also why I'd like to support as many algos as possible. I'm guessing GPU would be my best route ? If I have to be confined to say 5-6 alt-coins, so be it ... But it would be a huge waste as far as my learning curve. Tomorrow I'll google for the device I mentioned and post it. I think it may have actually been WAY out of my price range though.
Anyways, any suggestions on where to go from her would be appreciated. Such as most commonly used algo for Alt Coins or other any general suggestions. Also if there are super lightweight devices for each algorithim that could get me in the door - similar to USB AntMiners you can find on AliBaba for $30 - Which I'm assuming couldnt be used for ANY altcoins, only BC?
Sorry so long, and Thanks for reading
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