So I know CPU mining isn't near as profitable as GPU's, but it still seems to be worth it if you have a decently power efficient CPU. What I was wondering is if there was any way to optimize CPU mining with CryptoNight? I'm just using Nicehash for the simplicity/ease. Does ram speed/timing make a difference? Any other settings?
Right now I have 2 mining rigs going, one with an I5 8400 and an I5 3570s overclocked to 3.8ghz. They both consume about 40w each at the wall above idle. I get about 167 h/s with the 8400 and 122 h/s with the 3470s which yields about $1 per day combined. So thats ~$30 a month worth at current BTC price and thats roughly $8 of electric. Like I said, not nearly as profitable as GPU's but still profitable so I figure why let the CPU's sit idle. Just wondering if there's something I can do to optimize settings for more gains.
Right now I have 2 mining rigs going, one with an I5 8400 and an I5 3570s overclocked to 3.8ghz. They both consume about 40w each at the wall above idle. I get about 167 h/s with the 8400 and 122 h/s with the 3470s which yields about $1 per day combined. So thats ~$30 a month worth at current BTC price and thats roughly $8 of electric. Like I said, not nearly as profitable as GPU's but still profitable so I figure why let the CPU's sit idle. Just wondering if there's something I can do to optimize settings for more gains.
