Windows Nvidia

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Pool Mining

Make sure that you have already setup a wallet! You can check out the Windows Wallet Guide to learn more.
Pool mining does not require the network running.

Step 1: Downloading the Files

Download this special Pool Miner (download ccminer-x64.exe for Windows 64bit or ccminer-x86.exe for Windows 32bit). Put that file in its own folder (perhaps Pool Nvidia Miner).

Step 2: Setting Up the Miner

Now you will want to create a new text file and rename it to Run-Miner-Pool-Nvidia.bat (Make sure the file ends with .bat).
Edit the file (Right Click > Edit), and enter this

ccminer-x64 --algo=allium -o POOL -u ADDRESS --max-temp=85
pause

Then, replace the POOL to the pool's address (you can find some available pools here).
Once that is done, replace the ADDRESS (which is right after -u) to your address.
A safety measure has been added which prevents your graphics card from overheating (--max-temp=85). Only remove this option if you know what you are doing. You can check out a specific max temperature for your GPU here.

Step 3: Start Mining

You can open Run-Miner-Pool-Nvidia.bat!
The miner might take a while to calibrate, it can take between 1 to 10 minutes.

Solo Mining

WARNING: Solo Mining has not been tested with the Allium algorithm! Make sure that you have already setup a wallet and that your network is running correctly! You can check out the Windows Wallet Guide to learn more.

Step 1: Downloading the Files

First you will want to download this special Solo Miner (this one only works for Solo Mining) and extract it to its own folder (perhaps Solo Nvidia Miner).

Step 2: Setting Up the Miner

Either you can use the run.bat file that is given, or you can create your own. It ends up in the same thing.
If you do use the run.bat file, make sure that you change the address to your own address.


Now you will want to create a new text file inside that Miner folder and rename it to Run-Miner-Solo-Nvidia.bat (Make sure the file ends with .bat).
Edit the file (Right Click > Edit), and enter this:

ccminer.exe --algo=allium -o 127.0.0.1:42068 -u test -p test --coinbase-addr=ADDRESS --no-stratum --no-longpoll --max-temp=85
pause

(make sure that you replace ADDRESS to your address). A safety measure has been added which prevents your graphics card from overheating (--max-temp=85). Only remove this option if you know what you are doing. You can check out a specific max temperature for your GPU here.

Step 3: Start Mining

Make sure that your network is running, and you can open Run-Miner-Solo-Nvidia.bat!
The miner might take a while to calibrate, it can take between 1 to 10 minutes.

Improving Performances

Here are a few steps you can take to improve your performances. These might not work for everyone, so feel free to play around with it.

Max Temperature

The 85C temperature is recommended for most GPUs, but some GPUs can support more.

If you are unable to mine because your GPU temp goes above 85C, you can check the max recommended temperature for your GPU (Nvidia) here: https://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus (Search for your GPU, click More Info, then on the left, click Specifications, there should be an entry called Maximum GPU Temperature (in C)).

You can then edit the --max-temp to whatever temperature you desire.

We are not responsible for any damage which might happen when mining. Use at your own risk.

Troubleshooting

get_work errors

If you get any get_work errors, then something is wrong with your network.
Here are some steps to troubleshoot:

all cuda capable devices are busy or unavailable

Disabling DSR factors in nvidia control panel should fix the error.

Spamming 0 kH/s

no CUDA-capable device detected

Access is denied

Check your antivirus, it might be preventing the network from functioning

HELP!

If the above troubleshooting steps do not work. You can ask in the Discord chat #troubleshooting or #windows-mining or contact me @Pandawan#4158.