Title: Which Setup to get? Post by: MrN1ce9uy on June 03, 2017, 12:32:10 AM I need help deciding on which setup to go with. I already have 6 GPUs (3x RX 470 4GB, 2x RX 480 4GB, 1x RX 570 4GB) spread out between 3 desktop computers, but I want to consolidate them on to one of the motherboards I already have. I'm considering these options.
(1) ALL ALUMINIUM 6.1 GPU OPEN AIR MINING CASE W/ 6 USB RISERS + (1) 1200W PSU KIT http://www.parallelminer.com/product/all-aluminium-6-1-gpu-open-air-mining-case-w-6-usb-risers-1-1200w-psu-kit-eth-zec/ or (2) 6-GPU Open Air Aluminum Mining Extension Frame https://miningshed.com/product/6-gpu-only-aluminum-frame/ + 2x EVGA 750 G2 (or similar PSU) + PSU connector + 6 PCIe Riser pack Any reason to go with or NOT go with one setup over the other? Title: Re: Which Setup to get? Post by: jmooney5115 on June 03, 2017, 04:21:32 AM Hi. I like the frame of option (1). This frame looks like it will hold all components rather than just the GPUs on option (2). However, I would be weary that the power supply would burn out.
Title: Re: Which Setup to get? Post by: VyprBTC on June 03, 2017, 04:32:17 AM I need help deciding on which setup to go with. I already have 6 GPUs (3x RX 470 4GB, 2x RX 480 4GB, 1x RX 570 4GB) spread out between 3 desktop computers, but I want to consolidate them on to one of the motherboards I already have. I'm considering these options. (1) ALL ALUMINIUM 6.1 GPU OPEN AIR MINING CASE W/ 6 USB RISERS + (1) 1200W PSU KIT http://www.parallelminer.com/product/all-aluminium-6-1-gpu-open-air-mining-case-w-6-usb-risers-1-1200w-psu-kit-eth-zec/ or (2) 6-GPU Open Air Aluminum Mining Extension Frame https://miningshed.com/product/6-gpu-only-aluminum-frame/ + 2x EVGA 750 G2 (or similar PSU) + PSU connector + 6 PCIe Riser pack Any reason to go with or NOT go with one setup over the other? Between ripoff #1 and ripoff #2 I say build your own. Doing the math they are charging $200 for that POS frame? GTFO.. no thanks. Title: Re: Which Setup to get? Post by: philipma1957 on June 03, 2017, 04:36:59 AM both are not too good.
also you only have 6 cards the worst thing you can do with six cards is build 1 six card rig. 60 cards and 10x 6 cards rigs is fine. Title: Re: Which Setup to get? Post by: MrN1ce9uy on June 03, 2017, 04:52:53 AM both are not too good. also you only have 6 cards the worst thing you can do with six cards is build 1 six card rig. 60 cards and 10x 6 cards rigs is fine. So what are you saying? I should keep the six cards in separate rigs? If so, could you tell me why? Title: Re: Which Setup to get? Post by: philipma1957 on June 03, 2017, 11:10:30 AM both are not too good. also you only have 6 cards the worst thing you can do with six cards is build 1 six card rig. 60 cards and 10x 6 cards rigs is fine. So what are you saying? I should keep the six cards in separate rigs? If so, could you tell me why? well here goes 1 six card rig psu goes = zero hash mobo goes = zero hash 3 two card rigs psu goes = 2 rigs running mobo goes = 2 rigs running You can put the 3 rigs in three rooms to spread heat A 6 card can run hot in a room harder to keep room cool. lots and lots of rigs with spare parts and six card rigs make some sense. Title: Re: Which Setup to get? Post by: MrN1ce9uy on June 03, 2017, 02:01:26 PM I see, that makes sense. The main reason I want to consolidate them is so I can buy more GPUs. What is the best way to expand to more GPUs?
I'm still thinking about buying the simple GPU rack from MiningShed.com and getting a bigger power supply and some risers. Maybe keeping the number of GPUs spread out as evenly as I can between systems. But I still need a bigger power supply and a rack of some kind. Either that or another system with a case to house 2 more GPUs. My setup right now: (1) 4 GPUs (2x RX 470, 2x RX 480) EVGA 850 B2 Celeron G1840 GA-Z97X-Gaming7 This system isn't pretty and I would like to get a rack for it. See -> http://imgur.com/V65hxeD (2) 1 GPU (RX 570) EVGA 500B Pentium G4560 MSI Z270M MORTAR (3) 1 GPU (RX 470) EVGA 430W White Core 2 Duo motherboard w/ only 2 PCIe slots (x16, x1) Now, I want to buy some Nvidia GPUs. I also want to stop using the Core 2 Duo system with the 430W power supply as that system is used by someone else in the house. I think consolidating the 6 AMD GPUs would be okay if I'm getting 2 more Nvidia GPUs, and I sort of expect to have 4-6 Nvidia GPUs. (AMD cards are unavailable.) |