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Hi all,

Since we have received word that the Corsair HX850 is not recommend for use on the knc miner, can those who are currently hashing away with a knc miner that have not had any issues with blown caps post which psu they are using?

I think this would be helpful for those who are still searching for the right psu to use as this would certainly be reassuring knowing that someone else is successfully using a certain model/brand.




 

this:

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-V1000-Modular-Certification/dp/B00CGY4ETG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381521736&sr=8-1&keywords=coolermaster+v1000

  try this psu Corsair AX860 High Performance 80PLUS Platinum Certified Fully Modular 860 Watt Power Supple

A friend of mine : AX860
Me : CX600

This is what I have waiting for my Jupiter
Seasonic PLATINUM-1000 ATX 1000 Power Supply



http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00608FKN8/ref=ya_aw_oh_pit

I went with Coolermaster V850....I saw that was the product line they were using and decided to go with what they were doing.

Seems like a good decision....I think after googling Corsair problems that you guys using anything from them with a KNCMiner are crazy.

Corsair AX1200i   Hasnt missed a beat on my Miners.

I WAS using an HX850 but luckily enough I had a TX850 on my gaming rig that I'm now using on my Jupiter.

Seasonic makes the HX850... and dozens of other brands.  Seasonic PSUs are considered to be the best by many PC enthusiasts.

Here's a current, comprehensive list of who makes your PSU...
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-oem-manufacturer,2913-4.html

I have a Corsair AX860 waiting for my Mercury.  It's made by Flextronics so I'll feel safe using it.

What is wrong with the Corsair HX850? I contacted the KnCMiner support team, they told me I can use that.  ???

Well you obviously contacted them more than a week ago.  Things have radically changed since then.   ;)

So can this model power 2 Jupiter?

Super Flower 850w Golden Green. Saturn + BFL Single.

In theory yes but I think you'll want (or need) more headroom in practice.  I wouldn't go with less than 850 for each Jupiter.

Ok, thanks.  :)

I have always thought that the AX860 was made by Seasonic and the AX860i by Flextronics.

I also have this waiting (also got it from amazon) *bonus* paid for it with bitcoin via Gyft :)


Does anyone know or have link explaining what was the problem with that Corsair? Might it be a problem that also affects other power supplies?

Corsair HX1050

Seasonic Gold 1050

Oh god, don't say that!

*edit
After a quick Google, I think you're right.  Hopefully the HX850 and the AX860 are completely different PSUs.  I might not take my chances and just return mine and upgrade to the 860i.

DAMN!

HX750

But After firmware reduction in draw I may be able to use a 500W Corsair

(I ordered a Saturn)

anybody care to hear what PSU Hashfast is using?

woohoo! that's the one I bought, hope it doesn't blow up my Jupiter.

What are the chances it would be the one that I bought?
So has knc stated not to use the hx850 or just bitcoinorama? I have heard rumours that he hasn't been getting his required amount of sleep and is under some stress, I would prefer to hear about this in a news announcement.

So is newegg easy going about returns of opened but unused merchandise?
Couldn't knc just put in some form of protection?

I originally bought the Enermax Platimax 1350W, but then I realize it has multiple rails, so I ended up getting the Seasonic AX860i (http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Professional-Digital-Platinum-AX860i/dp/B00A0HZNDW/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1380878927&tag=trusted22-20&sr=1-1&keywords=AX860i) instead.  I was able to connect the Corsair link to my laptop using the following USB header to USB-A adapter.  I can see how many Amps each of the PCIe connectors are consuming and the PSU efficency in real-time.

Adapter Cable, USB 2.0, IDC 5 Male (single row) to USB A Male (Used to connect devices designed to plug into USB motherboard header pins to an external USB 2.0 connector) (http://www.amazon.com/Adapter-designed-motherboard-external-connector/dp/B000V6WD8A/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&tag=trusted30-20&ie=UTF8&qid=1379740422&sr=1-5&keywords=usb+header+to+usb+a)

     http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21NdH39vtTL.jpg

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BTW, the AX860i is made by Seasonic based on the UL # E307858 on the label.

http://www.10stripe.com/articles/who-made-your-power-supply.php

     https://i.imgur.com/vW1Ee7B.png

Nice gadget for monitoring but if were to spend the same $200 as the AX860i
i would just invest for the long term for the same amount of cash and get EVGA SuperNOVA 1300G2
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=349 (http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=349)
with 108amps on the 12v rail. The unit has good reviews and the price is right for the capacity. Hate spending $200 and then its not good enough in a year for the next 10 T/H miner  :D