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Bitcoin => Mining => Topic started by: bearbones on May 17, 2011, 05:55:34 PM



Title: What mining gear is in highest demand?
Post by: bearbones on May 17, 2011, 05:55:34 PM
I am thinking about buying some mining hardware in bulk.  I've contacted suppliers to get quotes on a few items, but I'd like some further input.  What mining hardware would you most like to see in a bitcoin mining store?


Title: Re: What mining gear is in highest demand?
Post by: Fiyasko on May 17, 2011, 06:00:43 PM
You forgot PSU's


Title: Re: What mining gear is in highest demand?
Post by: edd on May 17, 2011, 06:05:04 PM
I am thinking about buying some mining hardware in bulk.  I've contacted suppliers to get quotes on a few items, but I'd like some further input.  What mining hardware would you most like to see in a bitcoin mining store?

Damn, bearbones, you're seeing all the same niches I am.


Title: Re: What mining gear is in highest demand?
Post by: keybaud on May 17, 2011, 06:10:18 PM
The problem you'll have is that most of the video cards people are after are the ones that aren't manufactured any more.


Title: Re: What mining gear is in highest demand?
Post by: Fiyasko on May 17, 2011, 06:16:06 PM
WELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
Things stop getting manufactured for reasons.
Soon waterblock 6990's might hit the market


Title: Re: What mining gear is in highest demand?
Post by: bearbones on May 17, 2011, 06:32:51 PM
You forgot PSUs

Added PSUs, thanks for the suggestion.

The problem you'll have is that most of the video cards people are after are the ones that aren't manufactured any more.

Perhaps this is an argument for buying something cheaper and with a longer lifespan.  PSUs and accessories would probably be a good fit.



Title: Re: What mining gear is in highest demand?
Post by: Sukrim on May 17, 2011, 08:25:19 PM
Silent hardware - either passive/semipassive or watercooled.

Not everyone likes to have a hairdryer on full load in their living room...


Title: Re: What mining gear is in highest demand?
Post by: minerX on May 18, 2011, 01:53:48 AM
WELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
Things stop getting manufactured for reasons.
Soon waterblock 6990's might hit the market

The bitcoin market?  I've got a water cooled 6990.  Max temp 50-51C with both cores running 24/7.  It's sexy.


Title: Re: What mining gear is in highest demand?
Post by: Tukotih on May 18, 2011, 08:01:32 AM
When it comes to which GPU's to have available. The Sapphire HD5850 is by far the most effective when it comes to hashes/$.
I believe they will stop being manufactured soon though. Better stock up.