bitcoin mining

[Etonic]

I just bought a new gaming rig, and i was looking into turning my old pc into a bitcoin miner. Idk much about bitcoin/litecoin, so i was wondering if anyone here had some tips on how to start and if my pc will work as a miner

Amd fx 6300 3.5

Amd hd 7850

970a-g46

8gb ddr3 vengeance ram

Xstream 500w psu

Sorry for crappy specs layout. Im on my phone:p

[QueenDemetria]

I just bought a new gaming rig, and i was looking into turning my old pc into a bitcoin miner. Idk much about bitcoin/litecoin, so i was wondering if anyone here had some tips on how to start and if my pc will work as a miner

Amd fx 6300 3.5

Amd hd 7850

970a-g46

8gb ddr3 vengeance ram

Xstream 500w psu

Sorry for crappy specs layout. Im on my phone:p

Its not worth it unless if you get a ASIC miner. You can do it for teh lolz, but I wouldn't expect any profit.

[Yummychickenblue]

We have a section for this.

[Etonic]

We have a section for this.

i didnt realize, i'll move it

[Etonic]

Its not worth it unless if you get a ASIC miner. You can do it for teh lolz, but I wouldn't expect any profit.

Any suggestions on a cheap starting setup? Cpu, ram, mobo, psu, all that?

[QueenDemetria]

Any suggestions on a cheap starting setup? Cpu, ram, mobo, psu, all that?

Barnacules made a pretty good video outlining the basics:

Don't know much about it honestly(other than ASIC's being the way to go).

[Etonic]

Barnacules made a pretty good video outlining the basics:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqnbtFHlOsA

Don't know much about it honestly(other than ASIC's being the way to go).

Fair enough. Thanks for the help