UPlexa Knowledgebase:XMRigCC - Revision history

Whotheff at 07:52, 3 February 2020

2020-02-03T07:52:16Z

Whotheff: /* Setting up the uPlexa CPU miner XMRigCC */

2019-08-30T03:26:06Z

‎Setting up the uPlexa CPU miner XMRigCC

Whotheff at 19:46, 11 June 2019

2019-06-11T19:46:42Z

QuantumLeaper at 19:13, 11 June 2019

2019-06-11T19:13:46Z

Whotheff at 12:00, 11 June 2019

2019-06-11T12:00:58Z

Whotheff at 08:32, 11 June 2019

2019-06-11T08:32:59Z

Whotheff at 07:57, 11 June 2019

2019-06-11T07:57:00Z

Whotheff: uplexa cpu mining using xmrigcc

2019-06-11T07:29:40Z

uplexa cpu mining using xmrigcc

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To mine uPlexa coins using the new algo: UPX2, you will need either a CPU, GPU or an IoT device like mobile phone, TV box, etc.
In this article we will discuss '''how to mine uPlexa using a CPU'''.

Requirements:
Any computer and [https://github.com/Bendr0id/xmrigCC/releases XMRRig CC 1.9.3 or later]

Preperation:
1.Download [https://www.hwinfo.com/download/ HWinfo] to monitor CPU temps
2. Note your CPU idle temp and fan speed.
3. Check your PC cooler for excessive dust and clean it if needed (also valid for laptops).
After all, you don't want to kill your PC/laptop.
4. Enable Huge Pages support (increases mining speed by about 10%):

To use large pages (2-4MB) pages you specifically need to give your user the "lock pages in memory" privilege using Local Security Policy.

Note: at this time, Windows Home, Starter versions do not suppport changing privileges thus this feature cannot be enabled through "official means".

For Windows Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate or Server:

Run '''Start\All Programs\Administrative Tools\Local Security Policy'''
Expand '''Local Policies\User Rights Assignment''', scroll down and double-click '''Lock Pages in Memory'''. Feel free to read the explanation about the setting.
Click '''Add User or Group''' and find your user - or Administrators group if your user has Admin rights - and add it in.
Restart your PC for the setting to become active.

Your PC is now ready for mining!

1. Then extract the contents of the XMRRig CC to a folder of your convenience.
If Anti-virus software is blocking/deleting it, please add it as an exception
(consult your AV software manual on how to do this).

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 == '''How to mine uPlexa using a CPU under Windows OS''' ==
-To mine uPlexa coins using the latest algo: UPX2, you will need either a CPU, GPU or an IoT device like mobile phone, TV box, etc.
+To mine uPlexa coins using the latest algo: UPX2, you will need either a CPU (old server CPU mining also works), GPU or an IoT device for smartphone mining, mining with TV box, old Xbox, etc.
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      "colors": true,                                 // false to disable colored output</sub>
 # 3.Go back one level and open folder miner and open config.json with Notepad or another text editor.
-# 4.Fill in the fileds:
+# 4.Fill in the fields:
   "algo": "cryptonight-extremelight",
-     "threads": 15,  (put the desired number of threads there. Ideally you should input a number equal to the number of logical CPUs (threads) of your computer's processor. In my case they are 15)
+     "threads": 15,  (put the desired number of threads there. Ideally you should input a number equal to the number of logical CPUs (threads) of your computer's processor, minus 1. In my case they are 15)
      "pow-variant" : "upx2",
      "donate-level": 1,     (to donate more than 1% to the people who created the miner. Minimum is 1%)
-     "max-cpu-usage": 95,   (all mining cores will be limited to this % CPU usage. In my case 95%)
+     "max-cpu-usage": 95,   (all mining cores will be limited to this % CPU usage. In my case 95%. This allows browsing, watching movies, etc. while mining)
 Under "Pools", fill in your mining pool's address and port.
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 '''Low cost, high hashrate CPU mining, modest PC usage'''
-Use 14 or 15 out of 16 Threads to allow 1 or two cores to be available for other apps. You can even dedicate
+Use 14 or 15 out of 16 Threads to allow 1 or two threads to be available for other apps. You can even dedicate
 these two cores (threads) to the apps using Task Manager's CPU Affinity. Set CPU usage to 90%, Overclock to 3.5Ghz,
 undervolt as much as possible. 1.105V is realistic.

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 (consult your AV software manual on how to do this).
-# 2.Open folder "server" and run xmrigCCServer.exe
+# 2.Open folder '''server''' and run xmrigCCServer.exe if you need it. Otherwise you can disable server part by opening folder "server" then open file ''config_cc.json'' with Notepad or another text editor. Then add: ''"enabled": false,''   after the first bracket.
 # 3.Go back one level and open folder miner and open config.json with Notepad or another text editor.
 # 4.Fill in the fileds:
   "algo": "cryptonight-extremelight",
-     "threads": 15,  (put the desired number of threads there. In my case they are 15)
+     "threads": 15,  (put the desired number of threads there. Ideally you should input a number equal to the number of logical CPUs (threads) of your computer's processor. In my case they are 15)
      "pow-variant" : "upx2",
      "donate-level": 1,     (to donate more than 1% to the people who created the miner. Minimum is 1%)

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 (consult your AV software manual on how to do this).
-# 2.
+# 2.Open folder "server" and run xmrigCCServer.exe
-# 3.
+# 3.Go back one level and open folder miner and open config.json with Notepad or another text editor.
-# 4.
+# 4.Fill in the fileds:
 ===== Optimizing hashrate/temps/CPU usage. =====
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 Improper use, voltages/temps can damage your hardware. Mining is very intensive load for any hardware so please
 keep that in mind in case you are planning to mine 24/7. Ensure having a good ventilation and cool air in the room
-when mining.''
+when mining and do regular maintenance.''
 Happy uPlexa mining!

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 '''Final words and warnings'''
-''All of the above is recommended (by me) usage of software and hardware. Feel free to alter it to fit your liking.
+''All of the above is recommended (by Whotheff) usage of software and hardware. Feel free to alter it to fit your liking.
 Improper use, voltages/temps can damage your hardware. Mining is very intensive load for any hardware so please
 keep that in mind in case you are planning to mine 24/7. Ensure having a good ventilation and cool air in the room

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 Restart your PC for the setting to become active.
-===== Setting up the uPlexa CPU miner =====
+===== Setting up the uPlexa CPU miner XMRigCC=====
-# 1. Then extract the contents of the XMRRig CC to a folder of your convenience.
+# 1. Then extract the contents of the XMRigCC to a folder of your convenience.
 If Anti-virus software is blocking/deleting it, please add it as an exception
 (consult your AV software manual on how to do this).
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 I'll talk about the one which I know best: AMD Ryzen 1700
-==== Highest hashrate scenario: ====
+'''Highest hashrate scenario'''
 Use all 16 threads, CPU usage 100%, overclock the CPU at max speed which it allows without crashing.
-==== Silent and usable PC scenario: ====
+'''Silent and usable PC scenario'''
 Use not more than half the CPU threads your CPU has, set CPU usage to not more than 75%. Overclock Ryzen 1700 to 3.5Ghz,
 undervolt it to 1.150V
-==== Low cost, high hashrate CPU mining, modest PC usage: ====
+'''Low cost, high hashrate CPU mining, modest PC usage'''
 Use 14 or 15 out of 16 Threads to allow 1 or two cores to be available for other apps. You can even dedicate
@@ Line 65: / Line 65: @@
 undervolt as much as possible. 1.105V is realistic.
 ''All of the above is recommended (by me) usage of software and hardware. Feel free to alter it to fit your liking.
 Improper use, voltages/temps can damage your hardware. Mining is very intensive load for any hardware so please

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-To mine uPlexa coins using the new algo: UPX2, you will need either a CPU, GPU or an IoT device like mobile phone, TV box, etc.
-In this article we will discuss '''how to mine uPlexa using a CPU'''.
+== '''How to mine uPlexa using a CPU under Windows OS''' ==
-Preparation:
+===== Requirements for mining uPlexa =====
-.Download [https://www.hwinfo.com/download/ HWinfo] to monitor CPU temps
+Any computer and [https://github.com/Bendr0id/xmrigCC/releases XMRRig CC 1.9.3 or later] (this is a Windows OS guide)
 . Note your CPU idle temp and fan speed.
-. Check your PC cooler for excessive dust and clean it if needed (also valid for laptops).
+===== Preparation for mining uPlexa =====
 After all, you don't want to kill your PC/laptop. ''*Having an aftermarket CPU cooler helps a lot.''
-. Enable Huge Pages support (increases mining speed by about 10%):
+# 4. Enable Huge Pages support (increases mining speed by about 10%):
-To use large pages (2-4MB) pages you specifically need to give your user the "lock pages in memory" privilege using Local Security Policy.
+To use large pages (2-4MB) pages you specifically need to give your user the "'''lock pages in memory'''" privilege using Local Security Policy.
 Note: at this time, Windows Home, Starter versions do not support changing privileges thus this feature cannot be enabled through "official means".
-For Windows Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate or Server:
+For '''Windows Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate or Server''':
 Run '''Start\All Programs\Administrative Tools\Local Security Policy'''
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 Restart your PC for the setting to become active.
-Your PC is now ready for mining!
+===== Setting up the uPlexa CPU miner =====
-. Then extract the contents of the XMRRig CC to a folder of your convenience.
+# 1. Then extract the contents of the XMRRig CC to a folder of your convenience.
 If Anti-virus software is blocking/deleting it, please add it as an exception
 (consult your AV software manual on how to do this).
-.
+# 2.
-.
+# 3.
-.
+# 4.
-Optimizing hashrate/temps/CPU usage.
+===== Optimizing hashrate/temps/CPU usage. =====
 You can adjust some settings to achieve best results.
 There are several use cases when it comes to mining:
-. You want the highest hashrate available, whatever the electric cost and hardware temps are.
+* 1. You want the highest hashrate available, whatever the electric cost and hardware temps are.
-. You want silent and completely usable PC while mining.
+* 2. You want silent and completely usable PC while mining.
-. You want low electric cost, high mining yield and modest PC usability which allows
+* 3. You want low electric cost, high mining yield and modest PC usability which allows PC to be used for watching movies, browsing with light lag.
 Since I cannot cover all possible processors in this article,
 I'll talk about the one which I know best: AMD Ryzen 1700
-'''Highest hashrate scenario:'''
+==== Highest hashrate scenario: ====
 Use all 16 threads, CPU usage 100%, overclock the CPU at max speed which it allows without crashing.
-'''Silent and usable PC scenario:'''
+==== Silent and usable PC scenario: ====
 Use not more than half the CPU threads your CPU has, set CPU usage to not more than 75%. Overclock Ryzen 1700 to 3.5Ghz,
 undervolt it to 1.150V
-'''Low cost, high hashrate CPU mining, modest PC usage:'''
+==== Low cost, high hashrate CPU mining, modest PC usage: ====
 Use 14 or 15 out of 16 Threads to allow 1 or two cores to be available for other apps. You can even dedicate
-these two cores (threads) to the apps using Task Manager's CPU Affinity. Set CPU usage to 90%, Overclock to 3.5Ghz
+these two cores (threads) to the apps using Task Manager's CPU Affinity. Set CPU usage to 90%, Overclock to 3.5Ghz,
-undervolt as much as possible, 1.105V is realistic.
+undervolt as much as possible. 1.105V is realistic.
 Happy uPlexa mining!