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Quote from: 5stringer on July 08, 2013, 10:56:06 AM

I currently mine on the guild. Any better merged mining pools?

And how would I go about clocking my 6870s to ensure longevity. I see on the comparison page that 2x 6870s at 945 clock, 330 under the SP tab. I take it SP is the memory clock?

Please correct me if im wrong. If not, how would I go about achieving optimum performance without wasting cards quicker than most.

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I currently mine on the guild. Any better merged mining pools?

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Quote from: Zanatos666 on July 08, 2013, 10:33:48 AM

I suppose with those settings its no harm no foul for BTC, but adjusting things like thread concurrency doesnt really yield any results in BTC mining, but doesnt hurt either.

Ahhh... I didn't know that. I rarely mine BTC, since I can yield more BTC equivalent of alt-coins (LTC, FTC, and CAP at the moment)

But that is good to know. Thanks for the info

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Quote from: Damnsammit on July 08, 2013, 08:11:49 AM

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Quote from: 5stringer on July 06, 2013, 06:37:38 PM

Will CGminer run both cards at the same time? or should I use GUIminer?

Cgminer should run both cards. You should only have to put one set of arguments for your overclock for them since they are the same.

ok. That brings me to my next question, how would I go about OC'ing, MSI AB? or catalyst?

fire up cgminer and make sure they are both working first... then you can overclock straight from cgminer.. this is how I run my 5850 and 6850 with cgminer, note that I don't care about noise

--intensity 19 --gpu-engine 850 --gpu-fan 100 --thread-concurrency 7200 --shaders 2880 --worksize 256 --api-listen --api-allow W:127.0.0.1

Thats assuming he is wanting to mine LTC.

I don't follow. I use those same settings for mining Bitcoin, too... ~~LTC~~ Scrypt is just more profitable right now.

I suppose with those settings its no harm no foul for BTC, but adjusting things like thread concurrency doesnt really yield any results in BTC mining, but doesnt hurt either.

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Quote from: Zanatos666 on July 07, 2013, 07:29:49 PM

Quote from: Damnsammit on July 07, 2013, 07:43:19 AM

Quote from: 5stringer on July 07, 2013, 12:59:36 AM

Quote from: Zanatos666 on July 06, 2013, 09:11:13 PM

Quote from: 5stringer on July 06, 2013, 06:37:38 PM

Will CGminer run both cards at the same time? or should I use GUIminer?

Cgminer should run both cards. You should only have to put one set of arguments for your overclock for them since they are the same.

ok. That brings me to my next question, how would I go about OC'ing, MSI AB? or catalyst?

fire up cgminer and make sure they are both working first... then you can overclock straight from cgminer.. this is how I run my 5850 and 6850 with cgminer, note that I don't care about noise

--intensity 19 --gpu-engine 850 --gpu-fan 100 --thread-concurrency 7200 --shaders 2880 --worksize 256 --api-listen --api-allow W:127.0.0.1

Thats assuming he is wanting to mine LTC.

I don't follow. I use those same settings for mining Bitcoin, too... ~~LTC~~ Scrypt is just more profitable right now.

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Quote from: Damnsammit on July 07, 2013, 07:43:19 AM

Quote from: 5stringer on July 07, 2013, 12:59:36 AM

Quote from: Zanatos666 on July 06, 2013, 09:11:13 PM

Quote from: 5stringer on July 06, 2013, 06:37:38 PM

Will CGminer run both cards at the same time? or should I use GUIminer?

Cgminer should run both cards. You should only have to put one set of arguments for your overclock for them since they are the same.

ok. That brings me to my next question, how would I go about OC'ing, MSI AB? or catalyst?

fire up cgminer and make sure they are both working first... then you can overclock straight from cgminer.. this is how I run my 5850 and 6850 with cgminer, note that I don't care about noise

--intensity 19 --gpu-engine 850 --gpu-fan 100 --thread-concurrency 7200 --shaders 2880 --worksize 256 --api-listen --api-allow W:127.0.0.1

Thats assuming he is wanting to mine LTC.

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Quote from: 5stringer on July 07, 2013, 12:59:36 AM

Quote from: Zanatos666 on July 06, 2013, 09:11:13 PM

Quote from: 5stringer on July 06, 2013, 06:37:38 PM

Will CGminer run both cards at the same time? or should I use GUIminer?

Cgminer should run both cards. You should only have to put one set of arguments for your overclock for them since they are the same.

ok. That brings me to my next question, how would I go about OC'ing, MSI AB? or catalyst?

fire up cgminer and make sure they are both working first... then you can overclock straight from cgminer.. this is how I run my 5850 and 6850 with cgminer, note that I don't care about noise

--intensity 19 --gpu-engine 850 --gpu-fan 100 --thread-concurrency 7200 --shaders 2880 --worksize 256 --api-listen --api-allow W:127.0.0.1

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Quote from: Zanatos666 on July 06, 2013, 09:11:13 PM

Quote from: 5stringer on July 06, 2013, 06:37:38 PM

Will CGminer run both cards at the same time? or should I use GUIminer?

Cgminer should run both cards. You should only have to put one set of arguments for your overclock for them since they are the same.

ok. That brings me to my next question, how would I go about OC'ing, MSI AB? or catalyst?

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Quote from: 5stringer on July 06, 2013, 06:37:38 PM

Will CGminer run both cards at the same time? or should I use GUIminer?

Cgminer should run both cards. You should only have to put one set of arguments for your overclock for them since they are the same.

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Will CGminer run both cards at the same time? or should I use GUIminer?

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Quote from: Damnsammit on July 06, 2013, 04:18:55 PM

Quote from: 5stringer on July 06, 2013, 09:17:26 AM

Quote from: Damnsammit on July 06, 2013, 09:08:12 AM

Try Catalyst 13.1

It's the only version that I got to work for both my 5850 and my 6950

Which AMD APP SDK should I install....do you know?

Remove all of your drivers and SDK. Install Catalyst 13.1, no SDK is needed for that version.

After installing 13.1, I reboot like it asked. boots up with a box [MOM.exe - .NET Framework Initialization Error] To run this application, you first must install one of the following versions of the .NET Framework: v4.0

I got net framework v4.0. Catalyst works. under each monitor/desktop should I turn on the openGL triple buffering under the frame rate control?

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Quote from: Damnsammit on July 06, 2013, 04:18:55 PM

Quote from: 5stringer on July 06, 2013, 09:17:26 AM

Quote from: Damnsammit on July 06, 2013, 09:08:12 AM

Try Catalyst 13.1

It's the only version that I got to work for both my 5850 and my 6950

Which AMD APP SDK should I install....do you know?

Remove all of your drivers and SDK. Install Catalyst 13.1, no SDK is needed for that version.

After installing 13.1, I reboot like it asked. boots up with a box [MOM.exe - .NET Framework Initialization Error] To run this application, you first must install one of the following versions of the .NET Framework: v4.0

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Quote from: 5stringer on July 06, 2013, 09:17:26 AM

Quote from: Damnsammit on July 06, 2013, 09:08:12 AM

Try Catalyst 13.1

It's the only version that I got to work for both my 5850 and my 6950

Which AMD APP SDK should I install....do you know?

Remove all of your drivers and SDK. Install Catalyst 13.1, no SDK is needed for that version.

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Quote from: JBangers on July 06, 2013, 10:54:59 AM

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http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx

I've been to that link I'm guessing 4 times a hour yesterday.

Sounds like you have removed openCL when uninstalling Catalyst.

How would I go about getting it back?

http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/windows/Pages/radeonaiw_win8-32.aspx#1

http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/windows/Pages/radeonaiw_win8-64.aspx

Both of those are for driver 13.4 which have failed for me before. I just need to find out what catalyst drivers and AMD APP SDK version I need.

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Quote from: 5stringer on July 06, 2013, 09:56:46 AM

Quote from: JBangers on July 06, 2013, 09:44:42 AM

Quote from: 5stringer on July 06, 2013, 09:33:34 AM

Quote from: JBangers on July 06, 2013, 09:24:02 AM

http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx

I've been to that link I'm guessing 4 times a hour yesterday.

Sounds like you have removed openCL when uninstalling Catalyst.

How would I go about getting it back?

http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/windows/Pages/radeonaiw_win8-32.aspx#1

http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/windows/Pages/radeonaiw_win8-64.aspx

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Quote from: JBangers on July 06, 2013, 09:44:42 AM

Quote from: 5stringer on July 06, 2013, 09:33:34 AM

Quote from: JBangers on July 06, 2013, 09:24:02 AM

http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx

I've been to that link I'm guessing 4 times a hour yesterday.

Sounds like you have removed openCL when uninstalling Catalyst.

How would I go about getting it back?

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Quote from: 5stringer on July 06, 2013, 09:33:34 AM

Quote from: JBangers on July 06, 2013, 09:24:02 AM

http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx

I've been to that link I'm guessing 4 times a hour yesterday.

Sounds like you have removed openCL when uninstalling Catalyst.

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Quote from: JBangers on July 06, 2013, 09:24:02 AM

http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx

I've been to that link I'm guessing 4 times a hour yesterday.

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http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx

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Quote from: Damnsammit on July 06, 2013, 09:08:12 AM

Try Catalyst 13.1

It's the only version that I got to work for both my 5850 and my 6950

Which AMD APP SDK should I install....do you know?

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Try Catalyst 13.1

It's the only version that I got to work for both my 5850 and my 6950

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Quote from: Beastlymac on July 06, 2013, 01:41:19 AM

i have got one 6870 working fine on osx using cgminer

Not running Mac. I have a macbook dedicated to recording. The rest is windows. ( possibly linux soon )

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i have got one 6870 working fine on osx using cgminer

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Quote from: Trillium on July 05, 2013, 10:05:03 PM

Win 7 should be fine unless you have some personal preference why you don't want to use it. I sure as hell would take it over Vista or W8! But that is another discussion entirely Shocked

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Win 7 should be fine unless you have some personal preference why you don't want to use it. I sure as hell would take it over Vista or W8! But that is another discussion entirely Shocked

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every driver for catalyst has quit working upon install.

This is common and why I suggested the 3rd party driver uninstaller: it will remove all versions of all ATI/AMD software and files.

in the process of finding now.

Still nothing. Even after the 3rd part uninstaller. 12.8 crashes as well.

Well this is starting to get a bit annoying isn't it. Can you install windows to another boot device and try a fresh windows install + fresh driver install. Got a spare HDD laying around? Alternatively you could try a linux based miner though I do not have much experience with those and probably can't recommend one to you.

Other than software the only thing I can think of in terms of hardware might be a problem with the second PCI-e slot or motherboard in general, have you ever tested the system with just one card installed: in the second slot? (ie. remove the 'first' card that is probably running your display output).

As far as I can tell one of two things is happening: either you have some kind of corrupt install or problem(s) with the software environment that is causing the installer to crash, or, the installer is crashing as it tries to detect the hardware, which may have a problem, causing it to crash. Either way I hope the suggestions above can help.

More annoying than you can imagine. I'm about to try a fresh install. Maybe win7 again or anything recommended?

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every driver for catalyst has quit working upon install.

This is common and why I suggested the 3rd party driver uninstaller: it will remove all versions of all ATI/AMD software and files.

in the process of finding now.

Still nothing. Even after the 3rd part uninstaller. 12.8 crashes as well.

Well this is starting to get a bit annoying isn't it. Can you install windows to another boot device and try a fresh windows install + fresh driver install. Got a spare HDD laying around? Alternatively you could try a linux based miner though I do not have much experience with those and probably can't recommend one to you.

Other than software the only thing I can think of in terms of hardware might be a problem with the second PCI-e slot or motherboard in general, have you ever tested the system with just one card installed: in the second slot? (ie. remove the 'first' card that is probably running your display output).

As far as I can tell one of two things is happening: either you have some kind of corrupt install or problem(s) with the software environment that is causing the installer to crash, or, the installer is crashing as it tries to detect the hardware, which may have a problem, causing it to crash. Either way I hope the suggestions above can help.

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Quote from: 5stringer on July 05, 2013, 06:41:41 PM

Quote from: Trillium on July 05, 2013, 06:27:51 PM

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every driver for catalyst has quit working upon install.

This is common and why I suggested the 3rd party driver uninstaller: it will remove all versions of all ATI/AMD software and files.

in the process of finding now.

Still nothing. Even after the 3rd part uninstaller. 12.8 crashes as well.

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Quote from: Trillium on July 05, 2013, 06:27:51 PM

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every driver for catalyst has quit working upon install.

This is common and why I suggested the 3rd party driver uninstaller: it will remove all versions of all ATI/AMD software and files.

in the process of finding now.

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every driver for catalyst has quit working upon install.

This is common and why I suggested the 3rd party driver uninstaller: it will remove all versions of all ATI/AMD software and files.

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Quote from: Zanatos666 on July 05, 2013, 05:00:38 PM

Quote from: 5stringer on July 05, 2013, 04:55:59 PM

Quote from: Trillium on July 04, 2013, 08:03:48 PM

OP can you download cgminer and then just run the .exe and follow the prompts to add a pool URL and worker details and see what devices it finds? It's possible it will give you the same error as guiminer but it's worth a shot.

If that doesn't work I think you might actually have some kind of a problem with your AMD driver install or perhaps your BIOS is not up to date. 3 things you can look into!

Also I have been making these comments under the assumption that you are running the cards at their stock settings (core/mem frequency and voltage) be sure to revert to stock if you've been changing them.

after entering all thee needed info, cgminer.exe has stopped working. I have updated the BIOS, and I've uninstalled my drivers and got the most recent for them. ( 13.4 i think )

yes these are being run at stock speeds ( via catalysy, no load, 300/300. " in High-performance mode. " 900/1050

Try older drivers, something in the 12.x series. I know my 5800 series cards dont do well with anything higher than 11.12 drivers.

every driver for catalyst has quit working upon install. Curious if it would be easier to use linux?

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Yeah try 12.8 I have heard of issues with some peoples hardware and the 13.x drivers. Use a 3rd party driver cleaner to remove leftover files after uninstall. Atiman Uninstaller has worked for me in the past.

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Quote from: 5stringer on July 05, 2013, 04:55:59 PM

Quote from: Trillium on July 04, 2013, 08:03:48 PM

OP can you download cgminer and then just run the .exe and follow the prompts to add a pool URL and worker details and see what devices it finds? It's possible it will give you the same error as guiminer but it's worth a shot.

If that doesn't work I think you might actually have some kind of a problem with your AMD driver install or perhaps your BIOS is not up to date. 3 things you can look into!

Also I have been making these comments under the assumption that you are running the cards at their stock settings (core/mem frequency and voltage) be sure to revert to stock if you've been changing them.

after entering all thee needed info, cgminer.exe has stopped working. I have updated the BIOS, and I've uninstalled my drivers and got the most recent for them. ( 13.4 i think )

yes these are being run at stock speeds ( via catalysy, no load, 300/300. " in High-performance mode. " 900/1050

Try older drivers, something in the 12.x series. I know my 5800 series cards dont do well with anything higher than 11.12 drivers.

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Quote from: Trillium on July 04, 2013, 08:03:48 PM

OP can you download cgminer and then just run the .exe and follow the prompts to add a pool URL and worker details and see what devices it finds? It's possible it will give you the same error as guiminer but it's worth a shot.

If that doesn't work I think you might actually have some kind of a problem with your AMD driver install or perhaps your BIOS is not up to date. 3 things you can look into!

Also I have been making these comments under the assumption that you are running the cards at their stock settings (core/mem frequency and voltage) be sure to revert to stock if you've been changing them.

after entering all thee needed info, cgminer.exe has stopped working. I have updated the BIOS, and I've uninstalled my drivers and got the most recent for them. ( 13.4 i think )

yes these are being run at stock speeds ( via catalysy, no load, 300/300. " in High-performance mode. " 900/1050

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OP can you download cgminer and then just run the .exe and follow the prompts to add a pool URL and worker details and see what devices it finds? It's possible it will give you the same error as guiminer but it's worth a shot.

If that doesn't work I think you might actually have some kind of a problem with your AMD driver install or perhaps your BIOS is not up to date. 3 things you can look into!

Also I have been making these comments under the assumption that you are running the cards at their stock settings (core/mem frequency and voltage) be sure to revert to stock if you've been changing them.

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Quote from: Trillium on July 04, 2013, 11:42:28 AM

Quote from: guitarplinker on July 03, 2013, 09:36:26 PM

Have you installed the latest AMD drivers? Are they both plugged into monitors? For Windows to recognize them they both need to be plugged in, or have "dummy plugs".

I keep hearing this over and over and over again, but in a simple setup like this it is no longer required since a long passed driver update, I don't recall the exact revision but I think it was pre-12.1

There is nothing plugged into 2 of the 3 graphics cards in my system and I operate cgminer just fiiiine.

6870 --> two duplicated DVI->HDMI outputs
5970 nothing connected
5750 nothing connected *sometimes a HDMI to my TV for when my esteemed motherboard decides this card should randomly be the primary display device while showing the boot process Roll Eyes

OP, can you see both cards if you load something like GPU-Z ??

Yes i can see both 6870s in GPU-Z.

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Quote from: guitarplinker on July 04, 2013, 10:41:05 AM

They aren't in crossfire mode are they? That might mess with CGMiner.

negative.

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Quote from: asically on July 04, 2013, 11:41:52 AM

Disable ULPS.

have.

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Quote from: guitarplinker on July 03, 2013, 09:36:26 PM

Have you installed the latest AMD drivers? Are they both plugged into monitors? For Windows to recognize them they both need to be plugged in, or have "dummy plugs".

I keep hearing this over and over and over again, but in a simple setup like this it is no longer required since a long passed driver update, I don't recall the exact revision but I think it was pre-12.1

There is nothing plugged into 2 of the 3 graphics cards in my system and I operate cgminer just fiiiine.

6870 --> two duplicated DVI->HDMI outputs
5970 nothing connected
5750 nothing connected *sometimes a HDMI to my TV for when my esteemed motherboard decides this card should randomly be the primary display device while showing the boot process Roll Eyes

OP, can you see both cards if you load something like GPU-Z ??

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Disable ULPS.

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They aren't in crossfire mode are they? That might mess with CGMiner.

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Quote from: guitarplinker on July 03, 2013, 09:36:26 PM

Have you installed the latest AMD drivers? Are they both plugged into monitors? For Windows to recognize them they both need to be plugged in, or have "dummy plugs".

Yesir. It has me stumped. both cards work in my gaming rig (individually) but when put in a dedicated system built for mining, GUIminer says verification failed 0-0 and/or 0-1.

I'm tempted to set up a linux miner but I'm not sure as to how hard that would be or just give the rig a fresh OS install and go from there.

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Have you installed the latest AMD drivers? Are they both plugged into monitors? For Windows to recognize them they both need to be plugged in, or have "dummy plugs".

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I recently acquired two 6870s. The mobo I'm using is a MSI with two PCIe 2.0 x 16s.

I cant seem to get either of them to be recognized via my miners (program)

Any help would be appreciated.

Both cards work in separate rigs and mine but not so much on this purposely built rig. ( No CF. )

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

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