UPlexa Knowledgebase:XMRigCC

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 XMRRig CC 1.9.3 or later

Preparation: 1.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. *Having an aftermarket CPU cooler helps a lot. 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.

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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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.

Happy uPlexa mining!