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Starting CGMiner Only on Your Second NVIDIA Video Card: A Step-by-Step Guide
As a digital miner, you’re likely aware of the importance of having multiple computing resources to increase your chances of success. One popular option is using multiple video cards in tandem, known as multi-GPU mining or cluster mining. In this article, we’ll walk you through a simple process to start CGMiner only on your second NVIDIA video card.
Why Use Two Video Cards?
Before we dive into the setup, let’s cover why using two video cards is beneficial:
- Increased Mining Power: With more GPUs, you can split mining tasks between them, resulting in higher overall mining power and efficiency.
- Improved Cooling
: Having multiple GPUs allows for better cooling, as the heat generated by each card can be dissipated independently.
- Reduced Overheating: By spreading the workload across two cards, you’re less likely to experience overheating issues.
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Install Multiple Operating Systems:
* Install Windows on your main NVIDIA video card (Nvidia 650ti).
* Install a Linux distribution (e.g., Ubuntu) on the second NVIDIA video card (AMD R9 280x).
- Configure Your Graphics Drivers:
* On the Windows side, configure the GPU settings in your graphics drivers to prioritize the Nvidia 650ti.
* On the Linux side, you may need to adjust the Xorg configuration or use a different driver to enable multi-GPU support.
- Install CGMiner and Other Mining Software:
* Install CGMiner, a popular mining software for cryptocurrency like Ethereum, on both systems.
* Make sure to update the software to the latest versions before proceeding.
- Create a Mining Environment:
* On the Windows side, create a new folder called « Mining » in your Documents or Desktop directory and move the CGMiner executable into it.
* On the Linux side, you may need to create a separate folder for mining software.
- Configure CGMiner for Multi-GPU Mining:
* On the Windows side, navigate to the « Mining » folder and run cgminer.exe --config=multi-gpu.conf.
* Create a new file called multi-gpu.conf in the same directory with the following contents:
[GPU]
Nvidia = /dev/sv0
AMD = /dev/sv1
* On the Linux side, you can use your favorite text editor to create or edit the multi-gpu.conf file. The format is similar to the Windows example.
- Start CGMiner for Multi-GPU Mining
:
* On the Windows side, simply run cgminer.exe --config=multi-gpu.conf.
* On the Linux side, you may need to use a command-line interface to start the mining software. You can use tools like systemctl or sudo systemctl start cgminer.
- Monitor Your Mining Performance:
* Keep an eye on your mining performance using tools like CGMiner’s built-in monitoring feature or third-party apps like MinerGate.
* Adjust your configuration as needed to optimize your mining setup.
By following these steps, you should be able to start CGMiner only on your second NVIDIA video card. Remember to regularly check your GPU settings and adjust the mining software as necessary to maintain optimal performance. Happy mining!