i previously use R9 270 (max tdp 150 watt) but switched to RX 470 (max tdp 125 watt)
gpu-z stat and claymore's zcash miner ver. 9 running
now i mostly use equihash algo (mining zcash), but if its rate down, i switch to cryptonight (xmr) and or dagger-hashimoto (ethereum)
there are many mining pools out there, but using pool we have to do extra works.. we need to set up wallet address (although mostly exchanger address will do) and then we need to trade the coins into btc (if you're a trader or like to keep coins first for a while then using pool is right choice for you)
but if you're lazy to trade and just want btc directly.. i can recommend nicehash.. it's quite straightforward.. just install.. do benchmark and it will auto choose the right algo for your hardware (both cpu and gpu)
now most of the time i also use nicehash's pool, but not using their software.. i use claymore's zcash miner --> more profitable than nheqminer
sometimes i also use minergate (cryptonight pool) and also suprnova.
minergate also easy to use.. but ppl mostly just mine bcn or xmr there
at current rate.. my Rx 470 can get me around $.9 - $1.3 daily, same card can result in vary earning.. it depends on clock speed, temp, etc.. if you live in a cold place.. it's useful to run a miner.. because it will runs in cool temp and you get heat from it :) im running mine at around 60C temp with 66% fan speed, getting 180-ish sols/s.. if i set it to 80C i probably can get 200+ sols/s
main thing to consider if you want to use your GPU to mine is electricity.. if you have free electricity.. no matter what your hardware is.. just try to run it.. even 1 cent daily is still profit :D
but.. if you're paying for electricity.. calculate it first.. and make sure your earning is bigger than electricity cost.
im in a lazy mood.. so no screenshot on this post.. if you need or want more info just tweet me, comment.. or find me on eobot chat :)
if you need to purchase bitcoin using credit cards (Visa or Mastercard) try this
useful links:
1. Nicehash
2. Nicehash Calculator
3. Claymore zcash miner
4. Minergate
5. suprnova pool
