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== Get started: ==
'''Quick start:'''# Download the wallet from [https://github.com/RavenProject/Ravencoin/releases Ravencoin github], install and get a receiving address, be sure to backup wallet[[https://virtopiaFAQ#How_do_I_backup_my_wallet.dat_file.ca/crypto-wallet-safety/ backup wallet3F]]. Remember to check '''[[Best practices]]''' page to keep your coins safe.# Select a pool from the '''[[Pools]]''' page - or find one on the [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2752467.0 BitCoinTalk ANN] Small or Big pool does not matter, it will average out over time. Help the network by spreading the hash to a small or medium pool. Check pool sizes on [https://www.rvnstats.info/d/000000007TcDzUYmmz/x16r-ravencoin-mining-pool-statistics-v0v1-1 3 rvnstats].
# Download the GPU miner from GitHub links below. There is a side by side test in our [[FAQ#Which_miner_is_best.3F]]
# Unzip, and edit config to include the pool you want to mine on and your wallet address .....'''go mining.''''''Additional info:'''
# Remember starting out with power limit at 65% to 85% and stock settings on core and memory. x16r spikes in power draw, be sure to have headroom on your PSU and connect your [https://www.gpuminingresources.com/p/psu-cables.html risers correctly]
# Ccminer(and forks) does not like to many cards in each instance, split up the cards with -d 0,1,2,3 in first bat file and -d 4,5,6,7 in next, and so on. Some are successful with running 6 cards in each instance, but 4 cards seems to be stable in almost every scenario.
