Mining Help

[nahtnam]

Hi,

I wanted to buy a few block eruptors (Just to be a part of the community not for ROI) and was wondering what I need. Here are some things I know I need.

List
 - 5 x Block Eruptors
 - Raspberry Pi

EDIT: Also will I be able to mine (any) altcoin with block eruptors? If so, then which one(s)

[shep80]

You will need a powered USB 2.0 hub. The Dlink 7 port is a good choice for 5 eruptors.

You can mine sha256 alt coin.

[nahtnam]

You will need a powered USB 2.0 hub. The Dlink 7 port is a good choice for 5 eruptors.

You can mine sha256 alt coin.

Hmm which is the most profitable alt coin right now?
Also would 3.0 make a difference or no?

[shep80]

Hmm which is the most profitable alt coin right now?
Also would 3.0 make a difference or no?

Not sure on the alt coins. Check around there are sites that show the exchange rate. Edit: http://dustcoin.com/mining

USB 3.0 hubs will often not work with the Pi which is USB 2.0 only.

[jinruyi]

http://dustcoin/mining
a good site, thx!

[dwdoc]

Heres a link for USB hubs that will work:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=253749.msg2700634#msg2700634

If you mine with certain pools you can merge mine. For example BTC guild will mine bitcoin and namecoin for you at the same time.

[nahtnam]

Thanks for all of the replies! Will be getting my mining equipment on my birthday which is coming soon!