I mined with 500-600 megahashes for a month about a month ago and got .3 of a coin so with increased difficulty and what not, I would say a long time? I was using Slush's pool, I gave up. I'm presuming you have a Block Erupter?
Yes, you are right, I want to buy and start with Block Erupter, any suggestions ?!
This bounty will go to split between two prizes, 0.1 for good configuration and purchase link with best price. 0.1 for addressing some of my questions. Both can be awarded to same person.
Computer will be used to duel boot linux (primary) and windows.
Requirements: 1. An 8 core i7 of one of the more recent generations (Haswell or Ivy Bridge, not sure about price/performance) 2. 32gb ram 3. 1 SSD of around ~100gb or so for OSes 4. 2x HHD in raid 0 5. Graphics card that can handle a 4k tv (efficient bitcoin/litecoin miner is a plus): http://www.amazon.com/Seiki-Digital-SE39UY04-39-Inch-Ultra/dp/B00DOPGO2G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1375786914&sr=8-2&keywords=seiki+4k 6. Smaller form factor would be nice 7. Parts need to be fairly sturdy in case I move it around and whatnot. 8. Not in a hurry to build this (maybe within 3 weeks) so would prefer to get things when they are on sale.