Quote from: fred070 on August 22, 2017, 12:02:12 AM

Quote from: fullzero on August 21, 2017, 06:36:30 PM

Quote from: fred070 on August 21, 2017, 01:12:34 PM

Hi Fullzero,

Do we need to add a swap space for v0019 release?
In claymore README for Windows 10, it's recommended to increase the pagefile to 16,000MB. I'm wondering if we also need to setup an extra "memory" for nvOC.

First, understand that these messages are very old, and Claymore doesn't change them (note the drivers they indicate to use).

Adding 16gb of VM, may increase stability; but it also will require using a larger usb, and a much longer download. As not everyone mines ethash, this is not the optimal choice IMO.

Later on I will look into dynamically enlarging the primary partition or making another to use as VM if there is enough space on the usb. After I am done with v0019 and a new rxOC I will do this, I or someone else (there are lots of knowledgeable members here) could make a guide for modifying nvOC to have 16 gb VM to use for Claymore.

It is important to understand that it is not clear if adding VM or more RAM to the system has a direct correlation with increased system stability. IMO using 8gb of ram is more stable, especially when dual ethash + additional algo mining; however it is almost impossible to isolate / measure stability fully and I am very skeptical of anyone who claims to have a definitive answer on this.

I don't have linux experience but I'll google it to extend and add swap space. I only have 4gb RAM so I might need it in the future.

YOU CAN DUAL-MINE ON LINUX WITH 1GB RAM--

And stock swap space. It is wasted effort, especially with no Linux experience, to research the unnecessary.

I ran my R9 280X cards at 20+MH/s with Claymore's Dual-Miner on Linux, and had 2GB RAM. Claymore is Windows-centric. The large swap-space (virtual memory in Windows) is not necessary in Linux. Further, nvOC is designed for a 16-32GB drive, and mines other algorithms at more profit. These other algorithms do not need the swap space either.

2GB-4GB RAM should be plenty on a Linux mining rig. None of my Linux rigs have more than 4GB. My H81 Pro BTC rigs have 2GB (2 slots, 1GB each) and are stable for weeks at a time.

1GB RAM sticks are cheap. --scryptr