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October 16, 2014, 01:23:49 PM
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I'm looking for a Windows 8.1 (64-bit)-based miner. I've tried BFGMiner and CGMiner, and couldn't get either to work correctly; they both open a command prompt window, run for about two seconds, and then close on their own. I would prefer something that is GUI-based. And I have no interest in using BitMiner as I have no desire to use OpenID for their website log-in.

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October 16, 2014, 01:31:00 PM
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BFGminer or cgminer are the only two miners you need or should be using.

There's literally thousands of thread on this forum alone telling you how to set up both.



You're not trying to mine with a graphics card are you?  Roll Eyes
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October 16, 2014, 01:32:01 PM
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I'm looking for a Windows 8.1 (64-bit)-based miner. I've tried BFGMiner and CGMiner, and couldn't get either to work correctly; they both open a command prompt window, run for about two seconds, and then close on their own. I would prefer something that is GUI-based. And I have no interest in using BitMiner as I have no desire to use OpenID for their website log-in.

If you don't feel like mucking around at the command prompt, MultiMiner runs great on Windows 8.1 and provides a full GUI for getting started mining:

http://multiminerapp.com
http://help.multiminerapp.com

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October 16, 2014, 01:37:48 PM
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I'm looking for a Windows 8.1 (64-bit)-based miner. I've tried BFGMiner and CGMiner, and couldn't get either to work correctly; they both open a command prompt window, run for about two seconds, and then close on their own. I would prefer something that is GUI-based. And I have no interest in using BitMiner as I have no desire to use OpenID for their website log-in.

Which GPU you are using?

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October 16, 2014, 02:02:03 PM
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I'm on a piece of crap laptop, for the time being, so it's just got Intel HD 4400 graphics. If I'm not mistaken that's a GPU embedded in the CPU. Probably part of the problem. Unfortunately, that's all I have access to right now. My desktop is crapped out for the time being.

I got Multiminer installed, but when I try to start it I get "None of the Pools configured cab be used for bitcoin multiminer." I'm a member of Slush's Pool. I enter the log-in details correctly, but it won't start mining when I hit start, just shows that error message.

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October 16, 2014, 02:37:02 PM
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You can't mine with a HD4400, the OpenCL drivers don't work.  You're on a road to nowhere, and you've already run out of asphalt.
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October 16, 2014, 05:41:05 PM
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You can't mine with a HD4400, the OpenCL drivers don't work.  You're on a road to nowhere, and you've already run out of asphalt.



If you say so... switch to BitMinter; working fine now. HD4400 is OpenCL 1.2. Granted it's moving along like someone pushing a SUV, but it is working.

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October 16, 2014, 11:03:29 PM
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it'll use more power than BTC you will get in return. so basically you're paying money to destroy your laptop
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October 17, 2014, 06:16:32 AM
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You will never mine even 0.0001 BTC with a graphics card or CPU.

If you're just experimenting, you can get an older ASIC machine on ebay for cheap.
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October 17, 2014, 08:29:19 AM
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That'll make 0.000000001BTC per month if you're lucky.  At current difficulty. 

Basically all you're doing is burning out the fan in your laptop.

So, back to the waste of time and effort thing...
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October 18, 2014, 04:27:03 PM
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Well I've already got BTC 0.00000003.

This laptop is a throw away basically; don't care if it blows up, and I don't pay for the electric anyway (at least currently).

If I got an ASIC unit, I need something less than 50 bucks with a USB connection (no PSU sold separately either). Suggestions?  Not willing to spend more than that.

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October 20, 2014, 07:49:07 AM
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Must be a few BFL Jalapenos out there for less than $50.  They're pretty slow, but they do seem pretty reliable.  I have one, and it just mines, never gives me any issues, ever.
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October 29, 2014, 06:51:17 AM
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I got a ~2.5GH/s CryptoRig HitchHiker NanoFury for about $25. Really too expensive for what it does, but... it'll do for now. Really at the current BTC price a viable miner would really need to be about $1 per GH/s, in my opinion.

When I get some cash I'll be going after some other stuff on eBay.

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