While CGMiner 3.7.2 remains a masterpiece of software optimization, users must understand network economics. Due to the high difficulty of the Litecoin network, processing blocks with a GPU will consume significantly more electricity than the value of the crypto generated.
The full version of CGMiner 3.7.2 is available for download from reputable sources. Make sure to download the software from a trusted source to avoid any malware or viruses.
setx GPU_MAX_ALLOC_PERCENT 100 cgminer --scrypt -o <pool_address> -u <username> -p <password> -w 256 --intensity 19 -v 1 -g 1 --lookup-gap 2 --thread-concurrency 24000 --gpu-engine 1160 --gpu-memclock 1498 --gpu-powertune 20 While CGMiner 3
It's highly recommended to use --auto-fan so CGminer can manage the GPU fans to maintain target temperatures automatically.
Con Kolivas made a controversial decision: He removed GPU mining code from the main CGMiner branch to focus on ASICs and FPGA devices. is the final, stable, official release that retained full, unadulterated GPU mining support for the Scrypt algorithm (the algorithm powering Litecoin). Make sure to download the software from a
: Helps balance memory usage; typically set to 2 for most cards. Safety and Legacy Notes
This software is for modern GPUs like the RX 6000/7000 series or Nvidia RTX cards. It was built for the OpenCL architecture of the early 2010s. is the final, stable, official release that retained
Assuming you have an old AMD GPU and Windows 10 (or older), follow this guide.
Here is an example configuration for mining Litecoin on a pool:
CGminer earned its reputation as a powerhouse tool thanks to its extensive feature set: