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Title: New Rig Question Post by: merlin3650 on September 13, 2013, 10:01:59 PM I want to start a rig like DennisD7. For those who don't know, a motherboard (mini-ITX). I was wondering, exactly how much role does this play in mining? I found a Dell optiplex GX270 on ebay that uses a P4 processor for alot cheaper than what the Dennisd7 rig would cost me.
Title: Re: New Rig Question Post by: lyth0s on September 14, 2013, 03:32:38 AM Can you post his rig?
Title: Re: New Rig Question Post by: fractalbc on September 14, 2013, 06:13:47 AM Older P4 rigs typically draw significantly more power than newer rigs. An old P4 will often idle at 60-80 watts. A raspberry pi idles at 3. An i3 idles at 20.
Everyone here talks about ROI. Return On Investment. How long will it take to pay for a lower power rig with the reduced electricity bill. If that number is bigger than your attention span, then buy the power hog. |