MSI R9 280X BIOS update to fix overheating and VRM temperatures This is a short tutorial on updating the BIOS for MSI R9 280X graphics card to fix issues on overheating and VRM temperatures. How to Update BIOS for MSI R9 280X GPU Warning: There are always risks involved when flashing the BIOS, so this Continue reading “MSI R9 280X BIOS update to fix overheating and VRM temperatures”
Monthly Archives: December 2013
How to check CPU temperature in Linux or BAMT
How to check CPU temperature in Linux or BAMT While using BAMT, a Linux distro with the main functionality of mining crypto-currency, the graphics cards temperature is quite visible. But little would one realize that the CPU temperature is accessible as well. Eventhough the process would lean more towards memory intensive calculations and less on Continue reading “How to check CPU temperature in Linux or BAMT”
How to fine tune Radeon 7970 / R9 280X on CGMiner
How to fine tune Radeon 7970 / R9 280X on CGMiner Once you have decided to venture into crypto-currency mining and have set up a mining rig, it takes time to fine tune your machine in order to have a better hashrate. I would assume that you have known the basics of Litecoin mining to Continue reading “How to fine tune Radeon 7970 / R9 280X on CGMiner”
Litecoin mining Tips, which you should know
Litecoin mining Tips, which you should know With crypto-currencies reaching the media and the price spike of as much as 400 percent last month, a lot of attention has been focused on this digital currency. If by any chance you are still wondering what is this Bitcoin and Litecoin that attracts so many, it is Continue reading “Litecoin mining Tips, which you should know”
How to upgrade CGMiner version 3.7.2 for BAMT
How to upgrade CGMiner version 3.7.2 for BAMT I guess you would have heard of Bitcoin and Litecoin mining to be reading this article. This is a tutorial on updating the mining software, CGMiner to the latest version of 3.7.2. BAMT version 5.0c and BAMT version 1.1 came with cgminer 3.1.0. This version of Continue reading “How to upgrade CGMiner version 3.7.2 for BAMT”
How to modify video BIOS to undervolt GPU in Linux
How to modify video BIOS to undervolt GPU in Linux Apart from tweaking the mining software, many never realize that undervolting a GPU can potentially increase your hashrate with a reduced power draw. With a lower voltage, the GPU will run cooler and in most cases, it would be possible to tweak for a higher Continue reading “How to modify video BIOS to undervolt GPU in Linux”
AMD Display Driver Update for R9 290X on BAMT Litecoin miner
AMD Display Driver Update for R9 290X on BAMT Litecoin miner BAMT (Big-A-Miner-Thing) Litecoin miner provides an easy way for the setup of a USB bootable mining rig on Linux operating system. However, due to the limitation on drivers, there is no support on the latest graphics cards. In this guide, we will guide you Continue reading “AMD Display Driver Update for R9 290X on BAMT Litecoin miner”
China Banks told not to use Bitcoin
China Banks told not to use Bitcoin There are many speculations that much of the latest Bitcoin and Litecoin bubble originated from China. It doesn’t take an observant eye to realize that the bubble may have just burst. But the long term outlook for Bitcoin and Litecoin still looks good, if not better for some. Continue reading “China Banks told not to use Bitcoin”
Headless Linux Litecoin miner setup
Headless Linux Litecoin miner setup Linux is advantageous over Windows, including the ability to boot from a USB drive, meaning lesser hardware requirements, and simpler remote connection capabilities. Linux being an open source operating system comes free of charge. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install and configure Linux to mine Continue reading “Headless Linux Litecoin miner setup”
How to create dummy plugs for your graphics cards
How to create dummy plugs for your graphics cards With the popularity of crypto-currency growing due to the recent price hike, many joined in to mine the digital currency. If you are not familiar with crypto-currency yet, it is a decentralised digital peer-to-peer currency that runs on the network of users that employ it. Cryptography Continue reading “How to create dummy plugs for your graphics cards”