Equipment · Glossary
Glossary
- GPU
- Graphics Processing Unit - the chip on your video card, and one of the two main options for mining Malairte.
- Memory Junction Temperature
- The internal temperature reading of a GPU's memory chips, distinct from the core temperature shown on most monitoring overlays.
- PCIe Riser
- A flexible cable or adapter that physically extends a PCIe slot so a GPU can sit somewhere other than directly on the motherboard.
- Power Limit
- A configurable cap on how many watts a GPU is allowed to draw, used to trade a small amount of hashrate for significant power savings.