If you want to support the Monero network without sacrificing performance, you can configure XMRig to use only 2–5% of your CPU. At that level, it runs quietly in the background, contributing to Monero’s privacy-focused blockchain while keeping your computer smooth and responsive. This guide explains how to set it up so your system remains fast, your wallet receives the rewards, and your mining pool connection is optimized.
XMRig stores its settings in one file, config.json, which defines how much CPU power it uses, which mining pool it connects to, and where your earnings are sent. You’ll adjust three things: limit CPU use, set your Monero wallet address, and switch to an independent pool.
1. What You’ll Need
Before starting:
– XMRig downloaded and running at least once (so it generates config.json).
– A Monero wallet address (from a trusted source such as CakeWallet).
– A text editor or AI assistant (ChatGPT, Grok, or a local model with Ollama/Open WebUI) to modify the configuration.
2. Let AI Do the Update for You
Rather than searching through the file yourself, you can paste your entire config.json into any capable AI chat and have it modify only the needed sections.
Paste this prompt into ChatGPT, Grok, or your local Ollama/Open WebUI instance:
Paste your full
config.jsonbelow this message, then say:“Please update my XMRig config.json so that:
1. It only uses about 2–5% of my CPU (so my computer stays fast).
2. It sends mined Monero to my wallet address: [paste your wallet address here].
3. It connects to the mining pool pool.supportxmr.com:5555 instead of the donation pool.
Return the entire updated config file in a copy box so I can paste it back into my XMRig folder and save it as config.json.”
This prompt tells the AI to regenerate your entire configuration with minimal resource use and your own wallet address already inserted. Copy the result, replace your existing config.json file with it, and restart XMRig.
3. Example of a Correctly Updated Section
When the AI finishes, your updated configuration should include entries similar to these:
"cpu": {
"enabled": true,
"huge-pages": false,
"priority": 5,
"yield": true,
"max-threads-hint": 1,
"throttle": 95,
"rx": [0],
"rx/wow": [0]
},
"pools": [
{
"url": "pool.supportxmr.com:5555",
"user": "YOUR_MONERO_WALLET_ADDRESS",
"pass": "x",
"keepalive": true,
"tls": false
}
]
That configuration tells XMRig to use one lightweight thread, throttle CPU usage to 95%, and connect to SupportXMR’s primary pool under your own wallet address.
4. Manual Update Option
If you prefer editing manually:
1. Open config.json in your text editor.
2. Replace the "cpu" block with the one above.
3. Change the pool from "donate.v2.xmrig.com:3333" to "pool.supportxmr.com:5555".
4. Replace "user": "YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS" with your real Monero wallet address.
5. Save and close the file, then restart XMRig.
5. Confirming It Works
When XMRig launches, verify that:
– It shows your wallet address.
– The line “Using pool.supportxmr.com:5555” appears.
– CPU usage stays low (Task Manager should show 2–5%).
If all three checks pass, your miner is configured for minimal impact.
6. Viewing Your Stats
To monitor your mining contribution, visit supportxmr.com and paste your wallet address into the search box. Your worker should appear within a few minutes, showing your hashrate and shares.
7. Realistic Expectations
At this very low CPU level, your rewards will be minimal—often just fractions of a cent per day. But even small contributions help secure Monero’s privacy network. Think of it less as a profit generator and more as a way to support digital freedom through voluntary, mindful participation.
8. Example Prompt for Quick Use
Here’s a short version to copy directly into an AI chat:
“Here is my full XMRig config.json. Please update it to:
1. Use only 2–5% CPU.
2. Send mined Monero to [your wallet address].
3. Connect to pool.supportxmr.com:5555.
Return the entire config.json ready to paste and save.”
This one-step method works equally well in ChatGPT, Grok, or a local Ollama model. It ensures the AI outputs the entire corrected file, ready to drop in.
9. Final Thoughts and Disclaimer
Once you restart XMRig, it should quietly mine in the background without affecting performance. You’ll know it’s working if your pool dashboard detects activity. Even though the payouts are negligible, your contribution strengthens Monero’s decentralized and censorship-resistant ecosystem.
Disclaimer: Adjusting mining settings is at your own risk. Low CPU usage generally keeps power draw and heat minimal, but always monitor system temperature. Only download XMRig from its official GitHub, and never run software from unverified sources.
