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Title: Tips on Mining Hardware Post by: atomicswan27 on May 14, 2012, 04:37:22 AM I need some tips on hardware to choose.
First, what is the best mobo. I need something not to expensive that can support 4-5 gpu's. Secondly, what is the best gpu for a price around $100; strictly ATI. Any help would be great. Please give me more tips on hardware. Thanks, atomicswan27 Title: Re: Tips on Mining Hardware Post by: nckrazze on May 14, 2012, 04:46:29 AM I need some tips on hardware to choose. First, what is the best mobo. I need something not to expensive that can support 4-5 gpu's. Secondly, what is the best gpu for a price around $100; strictly ATI. Any help would be great. Please give me more tips on hardware. Thanks, atomicswan27 MSI GD70's are really common and can support 6 gpu's (5 x16, 1 x1) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130274 In terms of gpus around 100$, there's 5850's and 5830's. You gotta buy these used because they are not in production anymore.Would suggest browsing the forums or checking out eBay. For 4-5 gpu's you need a minimum of 1000w-1200w, even more with the setup I am mentioning. RAM and CPU don't really matter, just draining your power. Hope this helps, Nick Title: Re: Tips on Mining Hardware Post by: SirTarbill on May 14, 2012, 07:25:51 PM If you use pci-e extenders/risers, I recommend you Gigabyte's GA-H61MA-D2V and D3V. The are dirt cheap, use very little electricity and are fully compatible with all kinds of linux mining distributions (specially BAMT). With a low end 1155 cpu (Intel G620) and some RAM you will not spend much more than 100$/€.
Title: Re: Tips on Mining Hardware Post by: ge0rgieee on May 15, 2012, 06:28:45 AM is it possible to power 4 or 5 x 7970's with one PSU?
Title: Re: Tips on Mining Hardware Post by: swissmate on May 16, 2012, 09:18:02 PM You can buy a normal mobo and use the PCIe x1 slots, that won't affect your perfomance on mining.
And check the Ati 5850 with over 800mhz clock or Ati 5870 |