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Title: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: NowakSotto on September 22, 2017, 01:57:38 PM
So im not so good with the motherboards.

I searching for suggestion of some to start my machine to mine.

Some with 3+ spaces for GPU.

And some suggestions for power supply to hold all that work.

Thanks


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: joshuajones02 on September 22, 2017, 02:13:28 PM
Do not go with any MSI motherboard, I unfortunately learned the hard way and after spending a couple days trying to troubleshoot what was wrong with my machine (PSU, risers, GPUs, etc...), slowly learned that there are LOTS of people in the mining community who have issues with majority of MSI boards, which was unfortunate because I was originally recommended this board..

Anyways, I'm trying out these 2 now.. Both were recommend to me from several miners.. ASRock tends to be a very popular brand, but these are what I went with


This one holds 6 GPUs using risers of course and
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157748

This one holds 13 but I wouldn't recommend going over 6 per rig just out of stability and maintaining it to stay online...
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157781&cm_re=h110-_-13-157-781-_-Product


I haven't used the ASRock mobos yet but they are being delivered today, I can report back later tonight after I have everything setup if you'd like.. or send me a message


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: DenJohn on September 22, 2017, 02:22:29 PM
I'm using an Asus Prime Z270-A (and a Intel G4400) with 6x GTX 1070 and 1x GTX 1060. The mobo has by default 7 pci-e slots and I think you could use 3 gpu's without any risers. https://www.asus.com/be-nl/Motherboards/PRIME-Z270-A/

As a psu, I'm using a Corsair AX1500i.


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: joshuajones02 on September 22, 2017, 04:32:20 PM
I'd still suggest using risers, rather than seating it on the mobo to help air flow to and out of the cards


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: sevenmiles on September 22, 2017, 04:55:57 PM
ASUS PRIME Z270-A LGA1151 DDR4 DP HDMI DVI M.2 USB 3.1 Z270 ATX Motherboard
I have 4 rigs with this motherboard, feel very happy with it, one of the best 270 chipset motherboard, "easy" to set up to support 7 GPUs

MSI Enthuastic Gaming Intel Z170A LGA 1151 DDR4 USB 3.1 ATX Motherboard (Z170A Gaming M5)
my favorite 170 chipset motherboard, very very easy to set up to support 7 GPUs, and always available on Amazon.com


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: joshuajones02 on September 23, 2017, 12:21:02 AM
ASUS PRIME Z270-A LGA1151 DDR4 DP HDMI DVI M.2 USB 3.1 Z270 ATX Motherboard
I have 4 rigs with this motherboard, feel very happy with it, one of the best 270 chipset motherboard, "easy" to set up to support 7 GPUs

MSI Enthuastic Gaming Intel Z170A LGA 1151 DDR4 USB 3.1 ATX Motherboard (Z170A Gaming M5)
my favorite 170 chipset motherboard, very very easy to set up to support 7 GPUs, and always available on Amazon.com


Just got the ASRock H110 Pro BTC today and I'm super impressed, it was practically plug and play for 5+ GPUs


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: HookahSmokingCaterpillar on September 23, 2017, 06:18:42 AM
I'm new to mining, and I currently have an ASUS P8Z77-V LK. I bought this motherboard in 2013 and was wondering if this board will support something like multiple GTX 1070s. Or what would be the best way to go about setting my gaming computer to mine when I'm not using it?

Should I use the current mother board I have or would it be better to upgrade? I currently use a GTX 760 and want to upgrade my GPU possibly to multiple GPUs but trying to figure out the best way to go about it. Thanks for any help...


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: coinfoundry on September 23, 2017, 07:31:08 AM
What about this one: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/asus-b250-mining-motherboard-19-pcie,news-56824.html

Now all you have to do is getting 19xAMD Vega 64  ;)


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: NowakSotto on September 23, 2017, 01:21:30 PM
Hey guys thanks for the infos again :).

I go stay tunned in the Motherboards you guys told me and chose one of the suggestions.

Before i buy everything to my rig i go create a post with my specs to see what you guys think too :).


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: joshuajones02 on September 23, 2017, 03:33:30 PM
Good luck! Let us know what you come up with


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: warrior333 on September 23, 2017, 03:48:48 PM
I never use an expensive card for mining coins using the GPU. The cost is not justified. Old motherboard connection support 4 GPU. The power supply I'm old and cheap server for additional power. If something fails it is disconnected only 4 GPU. It is better to divide a big risk into many small ones.


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: dave4925 on September 24, 2017, 01:13:54 AM
Asus Prime Z270-A
EVGA SuperNOVA 1600 P2 220-P2-1600-X1 80+ PLATINUM 1600W Fully Modular EVGA ECO Mode


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: joshuaj on September 24, 2017, 04:04:56 AM
ASUS PRIME Z270-A LGA1151 DDR4 DP HDMI DVI M.2 USB 3.1 Z270 ATX Motherboard
I have 4 rigs with this motherboard, feel very happy with it, one of the best 270 chipset motherboard, "easy" to set up to support 7 GPUs

MSI Enthuastic Gaming Intel Z170A LGA 1151 DDR4 USB 3.1 ATX Motherboard (Z170A Gaming M5)
my favorite 170 chipset motherboard, very very easy to set up to support 7 GPUs, and always available on Amazon.com


Just got the ASRock H110 Pro BTC today and I'm super impressed, it was practically plug and play for 5+ GPUs

I would suggest ASRock H110 Pro BTC+ as well, as it supports 13 GPU, well worth $$$.


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: shibob on September 24, 2017, 05:10:08 AM
I think one of the best MB is Asus Prime Z270-A, actually it's expensive.

Currently I'm using 3 MBs: Asus Prime Z270-A, Biostar TB250-BTC, and Gigabyte H110-D3A.


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: dave4925 on September 24, 2017, 06:04:20 PM
I think one of the best MB is Asus Prime Z270-A, actually it's expensive.

Currently I'm using 3 MBs: Asus Prime Z270-A, Biostar TB250-BTC, and Gigabyte H110-D3A.

I only mine on ASUS motherboards.  They use quality components and excellent software and BIOS engineering support for years.  They have longevity for most of their models.


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: jezus on September 24, 2017, 06:11:51 PM
I mine in gigabyte k7 gaming.


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: Instantpanel on September 25, 2017, 12:02:21 PM
Asus Prime ZA270-A with 6 X Zotac 1060 AMP 6 GB, Cosair RM1000x


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: phundred on September 25, 2017, 12:17:46 PM
Do not go with any MSI motherboard, I unfortunately learned the hard way and after spending a couple days trying to troubleshoot what was wrong with my machine (PSU, risers, GPUs, etc...), slowly learned that there are LOTS of people in the mining community who have issues with majority of MSI boards, which was unfortunate because I was originally recommended this board..

Anyways, I'm trying out these 2 now.. Both were recommend to me from several miners.. ASRock tends to be a very popular brand, but these are what I went with


This one holds 6 GPUs using risers of course and
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157748

This one holds 13 but I wouldn't recommend going over 6 per rig just out of stability and maintaining it to stay online...
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157781&cm_re=h110-_-13-157-781-_-Product


I haven't used the ASRock mobos yet but they are being delivered today, I can report back later tonight after I have everything setup if you'd like.. or send me a message

Thanks for your valuable info, I never knew that MSI mobo is bad for mining. I would like to try asrock 13 gpu model on my next mining rig too, please do share us your experience with it, thanks :)


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: posternat on September 25, 2017, 05:02:06 PM
Do not go with any MSI motherboard, I unfortunately learned the hard way and after spending a couple days trying to troubleshoot what was wrong with my machine (PSU, risers, GPUs, etc...), slowly learned that there are LOTS of people in the mining community who have issues with majority of MSI boards, which was unfortunate because I was originally recommended this board..

Anyways, I'm trying out these 2 now.. Both were recommend to me from several miners.. ASRock tends to be a very popular brand, but these are what I went with


This one holds 6 GPUs using risers of course and
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157748

This one holds 13 but I wouldn't recommend going over 6 per rig just out of stability and maintaining it to stay online...
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157781&cm_re=h110-_-13-157-781-_-Product


I haven't used the ASRock mobos yet but they are being delivered today, I can report back later tonight after I have everything setup if you'd like.. or send me a message

Thanks for your valuable info, I never knew that MSI mobo is bad for mining. I would like to try asrock 13 gpu model on my next mining rig too, please do share us your experience with it, thanks :)

Even GPU mining is a losing game. Forget getting a motherboard and possibly get an ASIC. You may not have the knowledge base for all that and could be throwing your money away, but the process will be quicker and the set up will be easier than building a system.


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: joshuajones02 on September 26, 2017, 12:27:11 AM
Do not go with any MSI motherboard, I unfortunately learned the hard way and after spending a couple days trying to troubleshoot what was wrong with my machine (PSU, risers, GPUs, etc...), slowly learned that there are LOTS of people in the mining community who have issues with majority of MSI boards, which was unfortunate because I was originally recommended this board..

Anyways, I'm trying out these 2 now.. Both were recommend to me from several miners.. ASRock tends to be a very popular brand, but these are what I went with


This one holds 6 GPUs using risers of course and
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157748

This one holds 13 but I wouldn't recommend going over 6 per rig just out of stability and maintaining it to stay online...
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157781&cm_re=h110-_-13-157-781-_-Product


I haven't used the ASRock mobos yet but they are being delivered today, I can report back later tonight after I have everything setup if you'd like.. or send me a message

Thanks for your valuable info, I never knew that MSI mobo is bad for mining. I would like to try asrock 13 gpu model on my next mining rig too, please do share us your experience with it, thanks :)

Even GPU mining is a losing game. Forget getting a motherboard and possibly get an ASIC. You may not have the knowledge base for all that and could be throwing your money away, but the process will be quicker and the set up will be easier than building a system.

Yeah, I wish I could get my hands on an ASIC, they are especially nice for those who have lower electricity cost. But right now mining profits are at an all time low, hopefully the market will come back and change that up and also bring us some new profitable coins.


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: Vann on September 26, 2017, 12:34:48 AM
Do not go with any MSI motherboard, I unfortunately learned the hard way and after spending a couple days trying to troubleshoot what was wrong with my machine (PSU, risers, GPUs, etc...), slowly learned that there are LOTS of people in the mining community who have issues with majority of MSI boards, which was unfortunate because I was originally recommended this board..

Anyways, I'm trying out these 2 now.. Both were recommend to me from several miners.. ASRock tends to be a very popular brand, but these are what I went with


This one holds 6 GPUs using risers of course and
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157748

This one holds 13 but I wouldn't recommend going over 6 per rig just out of stability and maintaining it to stay online...
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157781&cm_re=h110-_-13-157-781-_-Product


I haven't used the ASRock mobos yet but they are being delivered today, I can report back later tonight after I have everything setup if you'd like.. or send me a message

Thanks for your valuable info, I never knew that MSI mobo is bad for mining. I would like to try asrock 13 gpu model on my next mining rig too, please do share us your experience with it, thanks :)

Even GPU mining is a losing game. Forget getting a motherboard and possibly get an ASIC. You may not have the knowledge base for all that and could be throwing your money away, but the process will be quicker and the set up will be easier than building a system.

Yeah, I wish I could get my hands on an ASIC, they are especially nice for those who have lower electricity cost. But right now mining profits are at an all time low, hopefully the market will come back and change that up and also bring us some new profitable coins.
Maybe an all time low for you if you started mining in the last 3-4 months. Last time I checked, whattomine showed all the top minable coins were profitable. Many close to 0.75-$1 per day for a RX 580 after power. That is nowhere near an 'all time low'. When I stopped mining after the Scrypt/X11 crash in 2014, you would pick coins based on how little you would LOSE per month by mining.


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: joshuajones02 on September 26, 2017, 12:39:04 AM
Do not go with any MSI motherboard, I unfortunately learned the hard way and after spending a couple days trying to troubleshoot what was wrong with my machine (PSU, risers, GPUs, etc...), slowly learned that there are LOTS of people in the mining community who have issues with majority of MSI boards, which was unfortunate because I was originally recommended this board..

Anyways, I'm trying out these 2 now.. Both were recommend to me from several miners.. ASRock tends to be a very popular brand, but these are what I went with


This one holds 6 GPUs using risers of course and
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157748

This one holds 13 but I wouldn't recommend going over 6 per rig just out of stability and maintaining it to stay online...
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157781&cm_re=h110-_-13-157-781-_-Product


I haven't used the ASRock mobos yet but they are being delivered today, I can report back later tonight after I have everything setup if you'd like.. or send me a message

Thanks for your valuable info, I never knew that MSI mobo is bad for mining. I would like to try asrock 13 gpu model on my next mining rig too, please do share us your experience with it, thanks :)

Even GPU mining is a losing game. Forget getting a motherboard and possibly get an ASIC. You may not have the knowledge base for all that and could be throwing your money away, but the process will be quicker and the set up will be easier than building a system.

Yeah, I wish I could get my hands on an ASIC, they are especially nice for those who have lower electricity cost. But right now mining profits are at an all time low, hopefully the market will come back and change that up and also bring us some new profitable coins.
Maybe an all time low for you if you started mining in the last 3-4 months. Last time I checked, whattoine showed all the top minable coins were profitable. many close to 0.75-$1 per day for a RX 580. That is nowhere near an 'all time low'. When I stopped mining after the Scrypt/X11 crash in 2014, you would pick coins based on how little you would LOSE per month by mining.

 *slow clap*


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: joshuajones02 on September 26, 2017, 12:40:25 AM
Anyways, this is a thread to help someone start mining and we are trying to give them the truth that it may not be the best option to mine right now as GPU prices are still somewhat high and profits are down. Thanks for your input


Title: Re: Motherboard suggestion
Post by: Vann on September 26, 2017, 01:02:33 AM
Anyways, this is a thread to help someone start mining and we are trying to give them the truth that it may not be the best option to mine right now as GPU prices are still somewhat high and profits are down. Thanks for your input

Mining is long term investment. If you are looking to make quick cash by investing in a mining rig, then yes, you are probably going to be dissapointed. On the other hand if you don't care about making a quick profit and looking to accumulate coins for the long term instead, then mining is most certainly an option. Nobody knows where the market is going to be next week or next month. There are only costs and benefits to any descision you make. If I had just kept mining instead of stopping back in 2014 when the market REALLY crashed, I would be a lot better off than I am and I regret having made that descision. Fortunately, I did keep most of the coins I  mined back then, so in the end it worked out.

In the video below BBT explains from the persepective of someone thats been mining for a long time and built hundreds of rigs, why you should keep mining, even when it's not the most profitable time to do so.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCSdLSP1sv0&feature=youtu.be&t=364