reids (OP)
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June 02, 2017, 08:38:19 AM |
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With the influx of new miners on the scene (including me!) it's seen this sub-forum filled with questions that even I've seen have been asked countless times before so god knows how the old timers feel!
So all questions about the planning/building of new rigs or any newbie questions you may have, just stick them in here and let's not clog up the mining forum with "is this ok for my first rig?" type questions.
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johnnymark_
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June 02, 2017, 08:52:57 AM |
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Hi reids, thanks for doing this.
I want to start with 1 GPU at first and then probably upgrading. Should I get an Asus Dual Radeon RX 580 8GB OC for 290€ or an Asus GeForce GTX 1060 Dual OC 6GB for 314€
Also which of those would be better for a future coin?
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johnnymark_
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June 02, 2017, 09:03:49 AM |
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I currently have a 775 socket motherboard and cpu. Just looking for the GPU.
GTX 1070 are almost 500eur. My budget is around 300eur
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johnnymark_
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June 02, 2017, 09:07:16 AM |
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They are out of stock. Should I buy the RX 580 8GB OC for 290eur? Also I should have no problems with a motherboard socket 775, right?
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couture
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June 02, 2017, 10:48:32 AM |
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Do I need to leave my screen plugged in all the time? Can I just unplug it once the rig is set up to mine
Then plug it back in when I need to check status?
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Vann
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June 02, 2017, 10:52:52 AM |
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Do I need to leave my screen plugged in all the time? Can I just unplug it once the rig is set up to mine
Then plug it back in when I need to check status?
The AMD drivers need a monitor plugged in the primary VGA to be able to read the cards temps and fans speed API. Most people use a monitor dummy plug and use team viewer to remote in. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FLZXGJ6 |
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couture
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June 02, 2017, 11:03:38 AM |
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Thanks for the info,
So that dummy plug had an hdmi plug... can it be either vga or hdmi? I'll be using the asrock h81 pro btc mobo
I'm guessing the plug goes in the mobo and not in the gpu display port?
Sorry for what is probably the most ridiculous question haha
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Vann
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June 02, 2017, 11:21:17 AM |
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Thanks for the info,
So that dummy plug had an hdmi plug... can it be either vga or hdmi? I'll be using the asrock h81 pro btc mobo
I'm guessing the plug goes in the mobo and not in the gpu display port?
Sorry for what is probably the most ridiculous question haha
You need to plug it in the card that's in the primary 16x VGA PCI-E slot for the AMD drivers to work. Most people setup the bios using the motherboard hdmi and then install the OS using the VGA hdmi. |
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Marrajo
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June 02, 2017, 11:44:29 AM |
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I have a GTX1080 and I use it normally. Now I want to buy a RX460 for casual mining in the same PC (ethereum probably). Can I configure the miner software to mine only with the second AMD GPU? Thanks.
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kopija
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June 02, 2017, 12:03:11 PM |
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Do I have to power the USB risers that are plugged in X16 slot?
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we are nothing but a smart contracts on a cosmic blockchain |
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Apneal
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June 02, 2017, 12:07:07 PM |
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I have a GTX1080 and I use it normally. Now I want to buy a RX460 for casual mining in the same PC (ethereum probably). Can I configure the miner software to mine only with the second AMD GPU? Thanks.
Yep. |
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Apneal
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June 02, 2017, 12:08:36 PM |
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Do I have to power the USB risers that are plugged in X16 slot?
Thanks.
The RX series cards all draw ~50W from the PCI-e slot. Add this to the fact that there is no real reason NOT to power the riser, I suggest that you do. |
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kopija
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June 02, 2017, 12:28:06 PM |
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Do I have to power the USB risers that are plugged in X16 slot?
Thanks.
The RX series cards all draw ~50W from the PCI-e slot. Add this to the fact that there is no real reason NOT to power the riser, I suggest that you do. I asked about x16 slot specifically. I know that I have to power the risers that are plugged into x1 slot. |
we are nothing but a smart contracts on a cosmic blockchain |
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Marrajo
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June 02, 2017, 01:14:39 PM |
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The RX series cards all draw ~50W from the PCI-e slot. Add this to the fact that there is no real reason NOT to power the riser, I suggest that you do.
Which commands should I use to run the miner? Thanks. |
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Vaccinus
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June 02, 2017, 01:15:49 PM |
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I currently have a 775 socket motherboard and cpu. Just looking for the GPU.
GTX 1070 are almost 500eur. My budget is around 300eur
500 euro? lol they can be found for way less, i can buy new one for 380 now, where do you live to pay that much for a 1070, i remember not even at the release they were that expensive, at least the not-reference one |
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szafa
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June 02, 2017, 01:29:26 PM |
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Please specific how much space you have.
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johnnymark_
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June 02, 2017, 01:39:53 PM |
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I live in Portugal, Vaccinus
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DaleyEdster
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June 02, 2017, 01:45:12 PM |
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Thanks or starting this thread. Hopefully with so many questions none will get missed! Apologies as I already started my newbie thread around the same time as this one was started.
I'm just looking for a mobo / cpu combo to support my planned 6 x GPU rig. Was thinking HS Rock H81 Pro BTC or Biostar TB-250-BTC but no idea about CPUs. I'm thinking of GTX CPUs but of course the AMD crew are saying that I should get those instead so might try both and hedge my mining bets a bit.
Also, does my internet speed make any difference to mining? Probably a dumb question! I need to know whether to run a LAN cable in or if WiFi will do.
Thanks
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