Topic: 336 MH/s Where do I point it? - page 2. (Read 2351 times)

Those are standard Graphics Cards (also called a GPU) that people use in everyday computers. Lots of people buy powerful GPUs to play video games.

Since they are very good at computing certain algorithms, people use them for mining some Crypto-Currencies. Originally Bitcoin was just mined with CPUs (Processors that are in every computer), until it supported GPU mining (which was faster). Now Bitcoin is primarily mined with ASICs (special hardware build especially for mining bitcoins).

GPUs are useful for mining a variety of Altcoins. Litecoin (LTC) for example.

GPUs connect to a computer Motherboard (every computer has a motherboard), and require that the motherboard supports the GPU (as long as the motherboard is <3 years old it will probably work with any GPU), that there is enough room in the computer case for the GPU card (because GPU cards can be kinda big), and that the computers Power Supply Unit (PSU) has enough power (and the right connectors) for the GPU (in general, any PSU at or over 500W and made within the past <3 years should work with almost any GPUs).

AMD is a company that makes GPUs. The other company is NVidia. AMD GPUs are better for mining Altcoins than NVidia GPUs, so you should look into those.

Some people can just buy a new GPU for their mining computer and leave it mining 24/7, while others buy an entirely new computer with a strong GPU. This page is relevant: https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Mining_hardware_comparison#Graphics_cards

I don't know if this makes a ton of sense, but at least I gave it a shot.

Just looked it up
I have no idea what to do with one of these
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=amd+card

What does "amd card" mean I have an AMD A10 Quadcore laptop what is the difference?

you should buy a minering card,such as amd card

Can anyone help with this?
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/ann-utc-university-of-texas-coin-a-coin-for-students-380259

Windows 8 and the links instructions seemed pretty straight forward but is there some kind of software I am supposed to download?

Hi Bitcoin-hotep,

did you get your answer on how to mine bitcoins with your 336MH/s USB stick?

I saw lots of useful information from the forum members, but maybe a little bit technical for someone just starting out. I didn't read the links though.

If you just want to try mining bitcoins, let me know which version of windows you are using and if you still need some help in getting started.

 

I don't understand what any of that means I have still not figured out how to look at the code of a coin

If anyone knows how to create nodes please help
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/ann-utc-university-of-texas-coin-a-coin-for-students-380259

Eh, that's not answer to my question at all..

I'm not allowed to post in other forums (I'm a newbie on this forum), but from what I've read in your topic, it seems that you didn't set initial node for UTC. If it's scrypt coin, you can follow http://devtome.com/doku.php?id=scrypt_altcoin_cloning_guide and try to get that working, here's the particular part you should be interested in:

In src/net.cpp at line 1000 change this

so it'll for example look like this:

I've been trying to figure out how to mine this brand new coin
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/ann-utc-university-of-texas-coin-a-coin-for-students-380259

Hello,
Has anybody pointed Block Erupter to multipool.us to mine SHA-256 coins? Is it worth it, or it's better to invest in decent GPU rig and mine scrypt coins?

Thanks

I don't think I'll be waiting a year for it to get here

Block erupter cube I am not sure if it is ASIC it is a block erupter not from BFL but it will cost be around $1000 which is ok with me because I'd like to mine most of the first 10% of the coin myself before others notice it is something So that I can give away free coins which will make the coin even more popular

Yes SHA and I already know how I will make my coin innovative I have a target audience that needs this I will just clone bitcoin and change the name and values

If you can help with the GPU I just need it someone to explain what it is? The best way to do it would be to build a computer from scratch right? Could I do it with parts from Amazon and make a bad ass one? How many GPUs can be connected to one computer? Does that last question even make sense?

I don't see why 30,000 MH/s wouldn't be enough to mine altcoins Plus again I am making my own coin So mining my own coin is the main plan

I might get some GPUs in the future but I don't know how to build them So I will have to wait until someone explains that or until I get extra money and decide to take a shot at it

And the price issue how much would that cost? And could I use bitcoins to buy it? I don't have much yet but I do have a lot of stuff on the way I am going to start making mining videos and altcoin apps for phones So soon I may be able to afford better machines but I plan on getting a 30 GH/s machine soon So I am not sure if getting a 600 MH/s machine would even be worth while Should I get something like that or just skip the gap because if I am not mistaken 30 GH is 30,000 MH right? Or at least 3000

Edit: I did a search and it said 30,000 so I am just going to go for that

Ok Thank you that helps a lot I will be starting in about a week and I will contact you if I run into anything I can't figure out

why not get a 7950 you can get 600 MH/s with that 

I just want to learn how to mine and make a YouTube video about how to use a block erputer so that people will know how

I plan on making my own coin and mining it from day one as well as getting a 30 GH/s erupter block and eventually a fleet of them

if you're gonna do it for profit, don't.  You won't get your money back.

But if you just want to mine to be part of the crypto world, pick any btc/alt coin pool.

Every pool usually has a guide on how to set up your miner and connect to the pool.