This Motherboard features one x16 PCIe, one x1 PCIe and one x1 PCI slot. RX 480 won't work on PCI slot so don't plug it in that. I'm afraid with this motherboard you'll only be able to run two RX480s. You'll have to update the bios and change the lane speed of x16 slot and x1 slot to GEN1. This will enable the slots to detect the risers and connected GPUs to it.

Yes, Coins based on the algorithm - SHA256, Scrypt, X11, X12, X13, Quark are mined with ASIC (Specialized hardware). LTC is based on Scrypt algorithm.


Technically, x1/x2/x4/x8/x16 are a different version of lane speed/data transfer bandwidth. Meaning, In x2 configuration, data transfer bandwidth between GPU and motherboard will be twice compared to x1 configuration. While we are mining, our GPUs doesn't require that kind of data transfer bandwidth and x1 configuration is pretty good standard for mining. A GPU riser basically connects x16 lane of GPU to x1 lane of the motherboard, thus utilizing it in x1 configuration.

It is not worth saving 40EUR. The most common mistake everyone new in mining makes is going cheap on PSU. I'll still recommend going with Corsair. If you're planning to run only 6 GTX1060s, then Corsair RM750x should be okay but if you're looking for expansion and will go till 8 GTX1060s. Then I'll surely recommend RM850x.


I'm using SATA for over months now and never faced any issues. If you do it right, then you can surely use SATA. I'll recommend using a single chain of SATA to power only two GTX1060. Moreover, never forget to reduce power consumption by undervolting. In that way, you're perfectly fine using SATA.

You can go with refurbished or second hand for motherboard, CPU, SSD and RAM after doing some test to make sure that they don't have any issues with them.
Typically,
MOB: 60 USD with 6 GPU Support.
CPU: 40 USD
SSD: 20 USD (60GB)
RAM: 15-20 USD (4GB)
Total: 135- 140 USD.

Now for PSU, don't go cheap with the PSU. A Gold rated Modular PSU will cost USD 150 which will be able to support 6 GPUs preferably GTX 1060s. I'll suggest for Corsair RM850x.
A pack of GPU Risers, get a few more than needed because risers are the only components that may pose issues and it is better to keep some spare in hand. (USD 40)
If you can get a good deal for GTX 1060 (Say? 200 USD). Go for 3x GTX 1060 at first.
Assemble your rig, get used to the mining software and such. After a while, when you get a hang of it, expand!

As new companies from France, Japan is planning to enter production for ASICs from next year, I'll suggest to wait it out and see what the future holds. I'm pretty sure we'll be doing ASICs priced the same and double the hashrate for Scrypt Algorithm. The old tech will wear off in months and it'll be much harder to break even for the cost of the miner.

No, not needed. ATX PSU should power motherboard, CPU Power, SSD (If present), GPU risers whereas Server PSU should be used to power the GPUs only. First, start the server PSU, then switch ON the ATX PSU and then power ON the system.


http://www.parallelminer.com/product-category/power-supply-kit/

My 6x RX 580 Rig is powered with Dual Corsair RM750x with add2psu Adapter. I'm running it for a few months now and no issues what so ever. It all basically depends on the price point of the PSU available around you.
A Gold Rated or above PSU from a reputable brand with 20% more wattage than your consumption is all you need.
Typically, Solo mining will consume around 90w for a single GPU, while dual mining may consume around 110-115w for a single GPU. Remeber, with more power consumption comes higher temperature.

As this is a bronze rated PSU and not a modular one. I'll recommend not using any adapters to gain more connections for more GPUs. However, I'll recommend you to invest in a Gold rated PSU, Corsair RM850x is a personal favourite of mine. It can easily handle 8x GTX1060, and way durable to handle 24hr operation, so you won't regret investing in one.

Just make sure to give some room for server PSUs and don't overload them for 24hr operation. 1100-1150W consumption should be perfect and can serve you for a long time. Moreover, go with a Gold rating or plus ATX PSUs for MOB and other basic components.

Thank you for your replies. I really appreciate your input. *Paranoid me* xD

I hope there is a good explanation as to why the wallet process requires an access to my webcam?

Sincerely, There are so many factors that can greatly influence your calculation of your break even for your GPU cost.
1) If Price of Monero coin increases or decreases.
2) If the difficulty increases or decreases.
3) Downtime of your rig due to issues/maintenance.
4) Stale shares, Pool fees, miner fees.
5) Taking in account of your electricity cost.

Whatever you calculate through the website, just add two-three months to it for a realistic achievable plan if everything stays the same.
But if you play your moves correctly, it can be done before your calculated timeline.
Happy mining!

There are more details on the website. Only time can tell what this coin can provide to cryptocurrency community.
Moreover, if you have 8x GTX 1060.
Total hashrate: 300 Sol/s * 8 = 2400 Sol/s
Total Coins Mined in a day (Considering Current Hashrate): [ (2400 Sol/s) / ( 298480 Sol/s) ] * 72000 = 579 Coins (approx.)
Currently Trading @ 0.0000025 BTC/coin, thus 579 * 0.0000025 BTC = 0.0014475 BTC ~ 8.10 USD
A Dollor a GPU. Not bad, but definitely not great. If in chance it increases in future, then it is too lucrative to mine as of now.


I don't think so if there is any testnet available.

Network Hash/s: 292.60 KSol/s
Difficulty: 86158.71379542131

For future reference, you can check this site for Votecoin Network Stats: http://pool.votecoin.site/stats

Try mining coins that are not so popular as of now and mine a ton of them. This will act as a learning curve and do go for coins that you believe can become high in value in future.
Check announcements page for such. A few examples that I can give are Trezarcoin, Denarius, Votecoin.

Oh Okay. My bad!
I just read the technical details on electroneum and it is using cryptonight algorithm for their blockchain. So, it'll be mineable.
Anyway, Vega is the best out there for mining cryptonight algorithm coins as of now.

For which algorithm? For which coin?

1) A complete separate rig consisting of 1060s with Samsung memory. This will ease the process of finding the sweet spot for overclocking for a particular algorithm.
Another rig for remaining cards.

2) Yes, you can use them at 65% fan speeds with no issue what-so-ever. If the GPUs are maintained properly from time to time, they should easily serve you for years to come.

3) The core overclock parameter for stable hashrate is in the range of "+0 to +150" for all 1060s devoid of their memory manufacturer while the memory overclock parameter for stable hashrate is different for different memory manufacturer.
Samsung: +800
Micron: +450
Hynix: +150
(According to my testing on my GPUs, they can vary a bit)

Antminer D3 doesn't mine Bitcoin (SHA-256). Antminer D3 is made to mine coins which are based on x11 algorithm like DASH.
If you want to get Bitcoin through D3, you can mine DASH and get them converted to Bitcoin.
As of now,
Antminer D3 can do 15-19 GH/s hash rate depending on the batch on x11 Algo.
i.e, generating 0.0685 DASH (last 24 hrs.) with current difficulty. 18.46USD, 0.00309 Bitcoin

Antminer S9 and T9 can mine Bitcoin directly and you can get a rough idea of their earning through www.whattomine.com/asic

ETN is not mineable.