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Board Beginners & Help
Re: Longtime lurker, about to start mining
by
Tomintx
on 27/04/2013, 06:20:46 UTC
Specifically any good resources on mining pools, operating systems/mining programs/drivers, tips and general best practices, or anything else that you think a new miner should know would be great!

Thanks!

-FreeMeBTC

I am also new here - Been mining full time for about 10-12 days. 

OS : Linux/Ubuntu if you know what you're doing.  Windows otherwise. 
Mining program: I am using BFGminer and it seems to be stable and (more importantly) resilient.
Mining pool: I am using Eclipsemc, but you might want to pick something different.  Look for low-cost PPS pool, will do better for small scale miner.  There is a link on this site with fees and everything you could want to know.
Other consideration - airflow.  Make sure you can keep the rig from getting too hot.  Open up your case and point a cheap fan in there.

Set it up, Turn it on and let it run.

- TomInTx