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Re: [GUIDE] GridSeed GC3355 5 Chip Setup/power/windows/linux/rpi by UnicornHasher
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wolfey2014
on 17/03/2014, 14:43:04 UTC
Is there a method for viewing real time hashspeed in windows? right now I'm using CPU miner as depicted in this guide, it is working and my pool is reporting approximately the hashrate I would expect, but it would be great to be able to see real time speed, so I could tweak/troubleshoot the devices when needed. If not in Windows, I could switch over to Xubuntu on my laptop and control the devices from there, if there is a way in linux...

Right now I have 3 devices (more arriving today), they are powered by a Corsair CX500 PSU, all 3 running off one PCIe 6pin plug. I have to say that right now they are pulling way more than the "8 watts" advertised in single mode scrypt... My Kill-aWatt meter is reading 170 watts  at the wall for the 3 pack (psu plugged into meter). Also, I have these running at 800 right now. At 850 I noticed some nonce errors, and a lower hash speed reported by the pool... and oddly enough, at 850 the units were pulling LESS wattage, about 120watts as opposed to 170 @ 800. And finally, thanks to those who put work into this guide, it's been real helpful!

Use this. No hassles!

http://cryptomining-blog.com/?s=Download+cpuminer+for+Gridseed+5-chip+GC3355+ASICs+with+Reduced+Power+Usage

Each GS5 will run at no more than 7 Watts in Scrypt Only mode! Usually less!

Enjoy!
Wolfey2014