SAPPHIRE Solutions will Support C32/Cuckatoo 32

[Sapphire_Ed]

I am curious why grin31 is being targeted when that is the ASIC friendly version of the algo, Grin29 is meant for GPUs

C31 has a higher return on investment, by putting the focus here we allow the miner to get the best return for the investment of time made.

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[Iamtutut]

You still should lower the price, even if the 16GB RX570 might ROI in theory (at current difficulty levels) before GRIN goes ASIC only, very few people are ready to pay 400$ for an outdated GPU ASIC. C31 ASICs are coming within a few months, then the ROI will be crushed.

I mine with RX570s, but they mine efficiently just a few algos. My last purchase was a 4GB Sapphire RX570 Gaming for les than 140€ shipped in january (2019). I will not pay 3 times the price for the same GPU with more RAM. Even if buyers think to use it as a gaming card later, it's too compute bound and one won't take avantage of the 16GB RAM.

If you develop a program that squeezes the power of the VII, you'll get big sales.

[VoskCoin]

After being the first to market with the SAPPHIRE RX 570 16GB HDMI Blockchain Graphics Card specially designed for the GRIN Community. SAPPHIRE is first again with the only Grin solution that will support Cuckatoo 32 protocol as a result of the recent update to the ePIC Boost Miner software and in preparation for Grin migrating to C32 in January 2020.

Updated ePIC Boost software drivers are now available to download here: https://gpuminer.sapphiretech.com/software/
 

Do you warranty all graphics cards that have been used for mining?

[N2DCRYPT]

is the team looking at all at opening up their miner to other large AMD cards? some of us still have Vega FEs, Radeon Pro Duos (dual 580s with 16GB apiece), and even the new Radeon VII's. It doesn't seem like it would be too terrible to port over, particularly the Polaris Pro Duos since it's the same architecture? They'd still be collecting the dev fee.

[alucard20724]

Radeon VII has 16GB of RAM, that should be the 1st choice for developing a GRIN mining soft

The reason we developed the 570 card was because it offers a more affordable solution for people to use. With a lower cost, lower power draw and that fact that the 470/570 has been overall one of the most efficient mining chips out this is a great product for those looking for a more cost effective solution.

That's not accurate.  My VII does 4.59 at 160 watts on Grin29.  Sounds to me to be more efficient.

the 570 is probably still more affordable =P

not if the 570 is $400 as retailed on sapphires website.  not a smart choice at that price.

[xxcsu]

wondering about this cards mining performance on other coins Anyone who have this card, could you run some kind of benchmark ? ( ETH, ZCash, Monero )
Or can we get some "official info" from "Sapphire_Ed"

[lunobird]

So a few replies...

Metroid: for GRIN COIN, the use of GPUs is the only source of mining right now and our 570 16GB card is the lowest cost card that can efficiently mine C31 for GRIN. So there are still some buying GPUs for mining.

Lunobird, I will pass your request along. The 570 is an older chip but a tried and true efficient miner.

Badbart, ASICs are still a ways out and even then might not be as cost effective, especially with the planned branch coming up that changes the mining to C32.

thanks for passing my information along. Nice to have manufacture representatives communicate with the mining community. I think what your doing is a great start, Breaking away from the traditional gaming market with only gaming spec hardware,  Theirs such a big demand for specific blockchain gpus that has not been tapped into yet.  For your next hardware if you can deliver a product that satisfies the performance needs for blockchain processing. If you can do that convincingly, you got yourself a huge hit.  All it needs to be is cheaper and/or  faster then a gaming spec gpu. Not much to ask.  That simple.  I think team green gots you guys beat with their rtx cards and even 10 series in terms of overall mining performance.

Cmon Sapphire you can do better than that.   Its cool the Sapphire card can mine C32 in the future but that's betting on one algo and being a one trick pony.  It's just makes more sense to get a 1080ti or 2080 rtx and mine grin much faster right now. Or get a vega vii and not have to worry about slow clocks holding you back.

[Sapphire_Ed]

N2DCRYPT: At this time our focus with ePIC Boost is on our 570 16GB card.

Lunobird: I am looking at some data right now that is showing over the long haul we actually mine C31 faster than a 1080ti with our 570 card. I need some time to get more info on the stuff I am being told but this looks promising.

XXCSU: Our focus right now is on Grin but I will see what we can do about getting some testing with other coins.

[alumar]

Sapphire Ed, think I met you once at Microcenter in Brentwood MO at the launch of the RX480.

At anyrate, I am going through a range of GPUs right now for PROGPOW, GRIN, BEAM, ETHASH, UBIQHASH, RVN, VEIL and more. Most of its been covered live on Bitsbetrippin Twitch Channel, and recaps posted on YouTube.

Drop me a line and I can add the Sapphire 16gb in the fold for testing. If you guys can send a test unit out, I will return it after the livestream. I don't recieve to many test units from AIB partners given the core consumer is not miners, however, I attend CES each year, talk with all of your (amd and other AIB partners) about mining along live testing purchased gear since 2013 on YouTube.

Additionally, wouldnt say a hookup is in order on this one, but if you google "2500 GPU mining farm bitsbetrippin" you will see me sitting in our (330) 7 card rig farm which is filled with RX470, RX480 and RX580 Sapphire Mining Edition GPUs. LMK

[Sapphire_Ed]

So PM sent and we will see about getting together, your just up the road :-)