Based on the feedback, I've decided to offer a small "drop-in" frame that would go into an existing server case to securely hold the GPUs (and possibly some fans as well).  |
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What is the basic dimensions of this rack?
25x17.5x7-inches |
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i see a slight problem with this case... why are you blowing hot air from the gpus onto the motherboard/psu/ram/ssd/cpu... etc etc?
Its a fairly standard layout, but I suppose you could put the MB and PSU at the front?  |
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Change the GPU Orientation to face the opposite side, so that blower style Cards can be used too. Also, if you have onboard video disabled it would be easier to access the GPU HDMI port if they are turned the other way.
But there is a market for these, I am trying to make them myself because of sourcing issues.
I mentioned in the OP that the GPUs can be mounted in either orientation. They can also be positioned anywhere along the depth of the case. Tip: Not enough place for PSU and MoBo in this layout
Heh? You need to have width < 19", so in your current layout you can't use 2 PSUs, E-ATX MoBos... And as i see, power cables from PSU need to be longer than a standart ones... Yes, this design can only accommodate one PSU and ATX-size motherboards. The current depth of the case is 26-inches, and shortening it wouldn't be a big problem. The GPUs can be mounted in any orientation and positioned anywhere along the depth of the case. |
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Tip: Not enough place for PSU and MoBo in this layout
Heh? |
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I'm thinking about offering a simple 4U GPU server case for the DIY miner. The case will have the "standard?" ability to mount the GPUs in either orientation and spacing, have an inner support wall for fans, designed to rest on a 1U shelf, and ship pretty much bare bones (no fans, grills, etc., bare aluminum). Hoping to sell this in the $300-350 range (shipping from New Hampshire, USA). Thoughts?    |
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Hi,
Do you ship to the UK? Reason I ask is I'm contemplating doing a small watercooling setup for a couple of gekko USB miners running from a raspberry pi and wanted to have it contained in one unit with the res/pump, rad, pi, USB hub etc all mounted in the frame.
Yes, we ship worldwide. You probably want a full-blown test bench: http://spotswoodcomputercases.com/wp/?page_id=531 |
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How would you go about using this frame for r9 295x2 card with radiators? I have 10 of these cards and looking for a frame that would nicely hold the card and radiators so air cooling is efficient in the same direction.
I would recommend a custom solution based on the standard "wide" or "deep" versions of these. How many cards and PSUs per motherboard? ATM one MB with 3 cards, but using win7 and can't get more to cards detected even though MB has 6 slots. I was going to try Linux and see if I can get 6 cards on the MB running which would be 12 GPU since each card is 2 GPU's. ATM using EVGA 1600 Plat PSU for 3 cards, if I can get more then 3 on the MB, then I would use 2 x 1300 EVGA or 2 x 1600 EVGA. If all 6 cards work on the MB, then prob use 3 X 1300 EVGA and use the 1600 on another rig. How much would a custom setup run me? An extra-extra wide version of the "deep" mining tray would be ~$225:  |
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How would you go about using this frame for r9 295x2 card with radiators? I have 10 of these cards and looking for a frame that would nicely hold the card and radiators so air cooling is efficient in the same direction.
I would recommend a custom solution based on the standard "wide" or "deep" versions of these. How many cards and PSUs per motherboard? |
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Can you tell me how wide the lightweight version is?
Exactly the same as the standard wide version (for two PSUs): 23.5″ x 10.75″ x 11.5″ (W x D x H) |
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Added a light weight version of the "wide" mining tray for only $105, plus shipping. The assembly for this is a bit easier than the standard tray and lighter for reduced shipping charges, yet nearly as stiff/strong as the all extrusion version.  |
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Received my wide mining case frame today for my Nanos, looks good and seems very strong.
Got pics? |
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I build test benches from slotted aluminum extrusions in a variety of sizes.    More info here. -Rich |
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Is there a suggested min. length for the GPUs?
Finally I managed to assemble the rig (not easy when doing it for the first time and maybe I did something wrong), but my Sapphire Radeon R9 380 GPUs seem to be too short for laying on the "back" beam.
So they can only being held by the screws on the front beam, I am not really happy with that. Or did I assemble something wrong (so an answer to my question above would be appreciated)?
Kind regards
The GPU support beam posts can be fastened to the *side* of the middle motherboard beam, as shown in this pic:  |
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I was wondering if you can do a build with the Wide Version but 4 tall and 2 wide. I would prefer it be a single unit as opposed to 8 individual linked units. I suppose the only difference would be the main vertical posts would be solid and not linked.
Let me know
The connection between stacked frames is very strong. Yes, one piece corner posts is doable. -Rich |
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