Part 1: Hardware

Learn what components give you the best bang-for-the-buck when it comes to litecoin mining. See what you’ll need to pack multiple GPUs into a single computer for maximum efficiency.

Then, follow a step-by-step guide on how to assemble everything into a plastic milk crate to facilitate airflow and cooling.

Part 2: Linux Setup

Follow a detailed set of instructions that will have you up and running with Linux on your litecoin mining rig in about an hour.

The guide is tailored to the complete Linux beginner and includes every single command that you’ll need to input—no guesswork or incomplete steps!

Part 3: Windows Setup

If Windows is more to your liking, we’ve got a guide for you, too. Covers a complete installation from start to finish: BIOS settings, drivers, mining software, auto-startup, remote admin, and more.

For more advanced users, undervolting your GPUs (to save power) is also included as an optional step in the guide.

Part 4: Optimization

After you’ve got your litecoin mining rig running, check out the optimization guide for tips on getting the best performance possible from your GPUs via overclocking and cgminer tweaks.

Also learn how to set up an automatic failover mining pool, so that your rig will continue mining even if your primary pool becomes unavailable.

Part 5: Mining FAQ

Read the rest of the guide, but still have some questions? Chances are it’s covered in this FAQ.