It is fairly easy to setup, however if something goes wrong it's much harder to troubleshoot.
Yeah, that's a better way of putting it.
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And the object is to get the least GPU-intesive OS?
I've mined with both Ubuntu Linux and Windows 8. Neither one is noticeably more GPU-intensive. Windows 8 was a *lot* easier to set up and had fewer stability problems, though. I'm not sure if Windows 8 needs null plugs to trick it into thinking monitors are plugged into the video cards like previous versions of Windows did. I have them on my rigs, but I've mined without them and not noticed any difference in output.
TL;DR: Neither OS is going to make much difference in your mining output, but Windows is easier to set up.
I don't know, Linux is pretty easy to set up if you follow the Scrypt mining guide they have floating around here.
It is fairly easy to setup, however if something goes wrong it's much harder to troubleshoot. Especially for someone who doesn't have much experience with computers like the OP.
And the object is to get the least GPU-intesive OS?
I've mined with both Ubuntu Linux and Windows 8. Neither one is noticeably more GPU-intensive. Windows 8 was a *lot* easier to set up and had fewer stability problems, though. I'm not sure if Windows 8 needs null plugs to trick it into thinking monitors are plugged into the video cards like previous versions of Windows did. I have them on my rigs, but I've mined without them and not noticed any difference in output.
TL;DR: Neither OS is going to make much difference in your mining output, but Windows is easier to set up.
I don't know, Linux is pretty easy to set up if you follow the Scrypt mining guide they have floating around here.
And the object is to get the least GPU-intesive OS?
I've mined with both Ubuntu Linux and Windows 8. Neither one is noticeably more GPU-intensive. Windows 8 was a *lot* easier to set up and had fewer stability problems, though. I'm not sure if Windows 8 needs null plugs to trick it into thinking monitors are plugged into the video cards like previous versions of Windows did. I have them on my rigs, but I've mined without them and not noticed any difference in output.
TL;DR: Neither OS is going to make much difference in your mining output, but Windows is easier to set up.
also, usb stick or small hdd to run OS....and an OS
Yeah, I wrote USB stick but that would require the use of Linux.
So we use a live usb?
Yeah. You can go the Linux route and use a live USB. You got the cost of an 8GB USB. With windows, you have to buy the OS (or pirate it) and buy a HDD for around $40.
So you can't get a Live Windows USB.
And the object is to get the least GPU-intesive OS?
also, usb stick or small hdd to run OS....and an OS
Yeah, I wrote USB stick but that would require the use of Linux.
So we use a live usb?
Yeah. You can go the Linux route and use a live USB. You got the cost of an 8GB USB. With windows, you have to buy the OS (or pirate it) and buy a HDD for around $40.
also, usb stick or small hdd to run OS....and an OS
Yeah, I wrote USB stick but that would require the use of Linux.
So we use a live usb?
also, usb stick or small hdd to run OS....and an OS
Yeah, I wrote USB stick but that would require the use of Linux.
Cheap CPU
Motherboard with a lot of slots
USB stick
A little RAM
Beefy power supply
A lot of nice GPUs
Riser Cables
These are the main parts of a mining rig. If you don't know how to build a computer at all, you can find out online how to piece it together. It really isn't that hard, but you will need some sort of guide if you have never done it before.
Motherboard with a lot of slots
USB stick
A little RAM
Beefy power supply
A lot of nice GPUs
Riser Cables
These are the main parts of a mining rig. If you don't know how to build a computer at all, you can find out online how to piece it together. It really isn't that hard, but you will need some sort of guide if you have never done it before.
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