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Title: PSU Question Post by: Gasdj3 on December 18, 2017, 04:13:16 PM Im just about to setup my first mining rig 5x Rx580 8gb, Gigabyte H110 Mobo.
I am fortunate enough to not have to pay for electricity where I live, so would it be ok for me to buy a cheap PSU even if it is super inefficient? or would it risk damaging my components? Just looking to keep spending to a minimum without compromising anything! thanks Title: Re: PSU Question Post by: leonix007 on December 18, 2017, 04:17:33 PM Im just about to setup my first mining rig 5x Rx580 8gb, Gigabyte H110 Mobo. I am fortunate enough to not have to pay for electricity where I live, so would it be ok for me to buy a cheap PSU even if it is super inefficient? or would it risk damaging my components? Just looking to keep spending to a minimum without compromising anything! thanks Don't buy the cheap ones, It may caused you headache and worst might damage your hardwares, take note that mining is a full Load 24x7 Computer work under stressed environment. so basically what you need is the most reliable hardware possible around to maximize your profits. Title: Re: PSU Question Post by: rehe on December 18, 2017, 05:48:08 PM Im just about to setup my first mining rig 5x Rx580 8gb, Gigabyte H110 Mobo. I am fortunate enough to not have to pay for electricity where I live, so would it be ok for me to buy a cheap PSU even if it is super inefficient? or would it risk damaging my components? Just looking to keep spending to a minimum without compromising anything! thanks Don't buy the cheap ones, It may caused you headache and worst might damage your hardwares, take note that mining is a full Load 24x7 Computer work under stressed environment. so basically what you need is the most reliable hardware possible around to maximize your profits. I agree. You must have at least 1000W PSU for this cards. Title: Re: PSU Question Post by: ferall on December 18, 2017, 05:58:58 PM Cheap power supplies are never a good idea.
Title: Re: PSU Question Post by: Undefined31415 on December 18, 2017, 06:26:11 PM Im just about to setup my first mining rig 5x Rx580 8gb, Gigabyte H110 Mobo. I am fortunate enough to not have to pay for electricity where I live, so would it be ok for me to buy a cheap PSU even if it is super inefficient? or would it risk damaging my components? Just looking to keep spending to a minimum without compromising anything! thanks Efficiency is not the only reason quality PSUs are preferred. You're also considering expected failure rates, how "clean" the output DC power is, and warranty services. For consumer PSUs, those with the guts made by Seasonic, SuperFlower, or FSP would be my first choice. |