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Ethereum: GUI Miner Not Working Properly with Slush Pool
I am frustrated trying to mine the Slush pool using the GUI miner. Despite all my efforts, I still cannot accumulate shares, even after a significant amount of mining.
Here is the issue and some troubleshooting steps I have taken so far:
The Problem:
When I use the GUI miner to mine the Slush pool, it seems to work correctly. The miner reports that I am indeed mining and generates a Mhash number that indicates my current hash rate. However, no matter how long I mine, I still have 0 shares.
My current settings:
- CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
- Memory: 16 GB DDR4
- Operating System: Windows 10
Troubleshooting Steps:
- Pool Settings: I checked the pool settings to make sure they are correct. The max hash rate is set to 10000, which is a bit high for my setup.
- Pool Algorithm: Slush uses the SHA-256 algorithm, which requires more computing power than my GPU can currently handle.
- Pool Size:
I checked the available pool space and noticed that it was not fully utilized. This can cause issues with share accumulation.
- Miner Configuration: I changed the miner configuration to use a different hash algorithm, hoping that this would improve performance.
Despite these steps, I still can’t accumulate shares. I’ve tried mining for hours with different configurations and settings, but my results are still inconsistent.
Next steps:
If none of the above troubleshooting steps resolve the issue, I’ll be forced to consider alternative methods, such as upgrading the GPU or looking for other mining pools that are more suitable for my setup. However, I hope to have this issue resolved by then.
I would appreciate any guidance or advice from experienced miners who have encountered similar issues using the Slush GUI miner and pool.
Edit: I’ve added a few more details about the specific issues I’ve encountered:
- The kit says it uses the SHA-256 algorithm (which requires more computing power than my GPU can handle).
- My hash rate isn’t increasing over time, which suggests the issue is related to the miner’s configuration or pool settings.
- I use a relatively powerful CPU and enough memory for mining.
If anyone has any advice or experience with this specific issue, please let me know!