This fourth installment of our Ethereum mining guide will focus on optimizing your rig’s performance via GPU clock speed and voltage setting tweaks to achieve maximum efficiency. The tweaks that I outline in this article are applicable whether you’re using Linux or Windows. If you’re using the hardware that was recommended in the first part of this […]
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Build your own Ethereum Mining Rig, part 4: Optimization
April 20th, 2017 
CryptoBadger 
Posted in Guides, Mining 
Tags: bios, eth, ethereum, guide, how-to, mining, overclocking, undervolting 
209 Comments »Radeon RX 5xx cards are available; RX 470 still king for ETH mining
April 20th, 2017 CryptoBadger Just a quick note that the new Radeon RX 570 and RX 580 cards have become available for purchase over the last few days. Several people have sent me messages asking if they should be considering these for their mining rigs over RX 470/480 cards. The short answer is probably not, unless you find that […]
Build your own Ethereum Mining Rig, part 3: Windows Setup
April 11th, 2017 CryptoBadger No doubt some of you saw the Ethereum mining guide for Linux that I published last week and balked at all of that “command-line nonsense”. Linux isn’t everyone’s thing, and that’s ok—if Windows is your OS of choice, then this guide is for you! While Linux offers some significant advantages when it comes to GPU mining, Windows […]
Coinbase CEO confirms Litecoin support coming
April 7th, 2017 CryptoBadger Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, has confirmed via Twitter that Litecoin support is finally on the way. A recent press release hinted that Coinbase might be eyeing LTC, but this is the first time Armstrong has publicly acknowledged implementation plans. No time frame was mentioned, but this is good news for Litecoin regardless!
Build your own Ethereum Mining Rig, part 2: Linux Setup
April 6th, 2017 CryptoBadger In this second installment of our DIY Ethereum mining guide, we’ll look at how to install and configure Linux to setup your rig as an automated, remotely-manageable appliance. Don’t be dissuaded if you’ve never used Linux before—our step-by-step guide makes it simple! Why Linux over Windows? First, it’s free—and saving ~$100 on the operating system is […]
Build your own Ethereum Mining Rig, part 1: Hardware
April 6th, 2017 CryptoBadger It’s finally time for an update to my popular 2013 Litecoin mining guide! It’s four years later, and Ethereum mining is where it’s at for GPU miners, so that’s what I’ve focused on. I’ve kept the same format and detail level as my old guide, so if you were around back then, you’ll know what to expect. If […]
Charlie Lee jokingly predicts $14 LTC price, market reacts
April 5th, 2017 CryptoBadger Charlie Lee, the creator of Litecoin, tweeted on Monday that he expected Litecoin to hit $14/coin when SegWit* activates. The prediction was tongue-in-cheek, based on obviously funny math, but that didn’t stop cryptocurrency traders from reacting. Litecoin’s price rose 10% shortly after Lee’s tweet, and it’s been steadily climbing since then—to about $12/coin at the time of […]
