UPlexa Knowledgebase:XMRigCC

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.

Requirements for mining uPlexa

Any computer and XMRRig CC 1.9.3 or later (this is a Windows OS guide)

Preparation for mining uPlexa

1. 1.Download HWinfo to monitor CPU temps
2. 2. Note your CPU idle temp and fan speed.
3. 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. *Having an aftermarket CPU cooler helps a lot.

1. 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 support 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.

Setting up the uPlexa CPU miner XMRigCC

1. 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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Optimizing hashrate/temps/CPU usage.

You can adjust some settings to achieve best results.

There are several use cases when it comes to mining:

• 1. You want the highest hashrate available, whatever the electric cost and hardware temps are.
• 2. You want silent and completely usable PC while mining.
• 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

Use all 16 threads, CPU usage 100%, overclock the CPU at max speed which it allows without crashing.

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

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, undervolt as much as possible. 1.105V is realistic.

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. 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.

Happy uPlexa mining!