Hey! I'm new here :) Also would you be able to lend a hand?

[bhwd]

Hey Guys,

I'm new here and have only just started mining LTC and had a question or two. I am running it in CMD as I dont see the need for the gui and just wanted to make sure that it is working correctly? I don't even see anything about shares completed :/


This is what I constantly see:

https://i.imgur.com/WsZPYDw.png


Is this working properly or is something wrong?

In coinotron it does say that I have confirmed rewards but yeah just wanted to make sure i have set it up right!

Anyway, I hope to start mining on several computers soon so want to make sure i have one right

BHWD

[escrow.ms]

it's working properly man.

[bhwd]

Great! Thank you

I know it is low and slow but hey...maybe once I get a few more rigs setup I can do more than an estimated 0.033 a day lol!

Would you happen to know if it is possible to use my Gainward GT 630 2GB GPU to mine as I am currently using my CPU?

[Damnsammit]

Great! Thank you

I know it is low and slow but hey...maybe once I get a few more rigs setup I can do more than an estimated 0.033 a day lol!

Would you happen to know if it is possible to use my Gainward GT 630 2GB GPU to mine as I am currently using my CPU?

Yes.  You can mine while using your computer.  For best results try a lower intensity while doing so.

I use my mining rig on occasion and can usually browse the net comfortable while the intensity on my primary GPU is at 14.

[bhwd]

Thanks for this!

I have tried to use the gui to mine with my GPU but have had real difficulty with it. I don't seem to get it to work. screen just flashes and then it closes :S

[kerneloops]

Great! Thank you

I know it is low and slow but hey...maybe once I get a few more rigs setup I can do more than an estimated 0.033 a day lol!

Would you happen to know if it is possible to use my Gainward GT 630 2GB GPU to mine as I am currently using my CPU?

While you could, you're probably better off not using *any* Nvidia GPU's for mining. Most likely your GPU will be only marginally better than the CPU you're using, but with an added downside of increased fan noise and heat.

[bhwd]

Ahh okay. My other computers have amd cards so im assuming theae would be better for this

[kerneloops]

Yeah, AMD's are the way to go. Here's a chart to give you an idea what to expect:

https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Mining_hardware_comparison

What they don't mention in the charts is the noise and heat the GPU's generate. If you are planning on running a dedicated rig, to combat the heat I recommend keeping it all in the open. If you have a dark, musty room somewhere, you can really get into a "miner" mindset; throw on a helmet and a headlamp, with some oily rags on, and you have the complete experience!

[bhwd]

Haha I will take that on board! I think I will use the dug out in my garden bfor full effect!  The rigs I have are completely open and just screwed to wooden boards and sat on a work bench. The room already has ac units from when I hosted my own dedicated servers so heat shoukdbt be a problem :-) thanks for the advice! !