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1  Bitcoin / Project Development / Re: Cheapest Core i7 Machine - 0.5 BTC Bounty on: November 02, 2013, 07:39:13 AM
I can replace failed parts
If that is the case then go with the cheapest biostar, usb2.0, and diablotek stuff you can get your hands on. That will be cheaper than any build recommended here so far. I however will not post such a build out of knowing the results already. There are Lenovo and Dell builds cheaper than all these in terms of non-ship accepted (no refurbs, just not accepted shipments).
2  Bitcoin / Project Development / Re: Cheapest Core i7 Machine - 0.5 BTC Bounty on: November 02, 2013, 07:12:02 AM
Do I get anything for pointing out pcpartpicker lol? I mean the tool itself is the winner. Also if you live near a micro center you an buy a 3770k for like 170$ cash.

That tool is slick I must say. Really only needed NewEgg.

Bytemaster, don't worry about it. Please though, please start going to hardware sites where SysAdmins frequent. Your future perspective will change. If your PSU dies, buy a Bronze or Gold Sea or Antec on the cheap for Cyber Monday. If your data is important please god don't run USB2.0 drives, and even 3.0 are Meh compared to the algos pumping out of most SSDs with 3+yr warranties.
3  Bitcoin / Project Development / Re: Cheapest Core i7 Machine - 0.5 BTC Bounty on: November 02, 2013, 06:47:32 AM
So you consider turbo for the build but not MIRs?
http://ark.intel.com/products/65719/
Uhhhh
You JUST stated you did not consider turbo as the rate.
You also didn't calc the IPC increase.
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1 year warranty and 30 days return. Price match policy.

Most parts have 3 years normally.

3.4 GHz vs 3.1 Ghz...  I did not realize the 3.9 was Turbo, but 3.4 is base frequency.    IPC?

Integers Per Clock, which is HIGHER with Haswell vs Ivy Bridge. They are similar in total benchies, in addition to dual channel ram, LOWER CAS rating ram (faster), and lower wattage.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Wf21
+ USB = 14.99
-25 -6
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Xeon+E3-1230+v3+%40+3.30GHz&id=1942

Haswell wins, regardless. The Ghz doesn't matter as much as the arch and surrounding factors. Please god go ask Anandtech or HardOCP or someone that deals with this sort of thing. Seven minutes you could've already ordered the best.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=24512072
http://www.servethehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Intel-Xeon-E3-1220-V3-c-ray-benchmark.jpg
http://www.servethehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Intel-Xeon-E3-1220-V3-Power-Consumption.jpg
http://www.servethehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Intel-Xeon-E3-1220-V3-Crafty-Bench-Linux.jpg
http://www.servethehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Intel-Xeon-E3-1220-V3-pts-stream-7-zip-openssl-pybench-linux.jpg

Dual vs single channel:
http://www.behardware.com/medias/photos_news/00/30/IMG0030969.png
http://www.behardware.com/medias/photos_news/00/30/IMG0030968.png
http://www.behardware.com/medias/photos_news/00/30/IMG0030969.png

Then add 5-10% for IPC. That 3.1 vs 3.4 is alot different if you're running full load no turbo and dual vs single, especially for a memory intensive operation ( I run the v2 on an H61 because of Link Time Optimization compiling).
4  Bitcoin / Project Development / Re: Cheapest Core i7 Machine - 0.5 BTC Bounty on: November 02, 2013, 06:42:50 AM
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Turbo doesn't mean much for 100% mining load unless I liquid cool the unit

So you consider turbo for the build but not MIRs?
http://ark.intel.com/products/65719/
Uhhhh
You JUST stated you did not consider turbo as the rate.
You also didn't calc the IPC/W/DC increase.
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1 year warranty and 30 days return. Price match policy.

Most individual parts have 3 years normally. Ask which system on HardOCP, Anandtech, Fatwallet, or Slickdeals. I'm out, this is insanity for a 24/7 system.
5  Bitcoin / Project Development / Re: Cheapest Core i7 Machine - 0.5 BTC Bounty on: November 02, 2013, 06:07:15 AM
312.94 + 50 - 25 - 6 = 331.95
Plus it allows for more updatability at a later date in addition to higher bandwidth dual channel and better warranties.
6  Bitcoin / Project Development / Re: Cheapest Core i7 Machine - 0.5 BTC Bounty on: November 02, 2013, 05:56:57 AM
A.) I wouldn't go with AMD and those PSUs at all.
B.) There are better builds though $/W should not be considered as per original requirements.
C.) Dual channel memory and cas rating is important in terms of bandwidth and speed which is not benchmarked for.
D.) SSD > HDD on avg, and have better warranties in terms of all components.
E.) 2day shipping should count.
F.) Please see the AMD benchmarks in single channel.
7  Bitcoin / Project Development / Re: Cheapest Core i7 Machine - 0.5 BTC Bounty on: November 02, 2013, 05:41:38 AM
I was able to spec it at that same site through pricewatch.com ( http://www.pricewatch.com/price/motherboard_combos/fx-8320 ):
Description    Unit Price    
   cb-amd   Combo w/ AMD FX (Socket AM3+)
  w/ AMD FX8320 - Eight-Core (8 x 4.0GHz - 16MB Cache)
  ASRock 960GM-VGS3
  Systems - CPU Fan Only
  2GB DDR3 1600MHz (1 x 2GB - Single Module)
  500GB 7200RPM SATA3 6gb/sec - Hard Drive
  Premium Assemble, Setup, Pretest, & Set CPU FSB & Power / Cooling
  400 Watt Power Supply
  Combo - 1 Year   $305.78   Remove

Barebones w/ AMD FX (Socket AM3+)
  w/ AMD FX8350 - Eight-Core (8 x 4.2GHz - 16MB Cache)
  ASRock 960GM-VGS3
  Systems - CPU Fan Only
  2GB DDR3 1600MHz (1 x 2GB - Single Module)
  500GB 7200RPM SATA3 6gb/sec - Hard Drive
  Standard Value Mid-Tower Case
  400 Watt Power Supply
  Standard - Build, Burn-in, Test & Ship Out in Approx 3 to 5 Business Days
  Barebones - 1 Year   $327.88

Granted, if you're willing to go i5 I can go much lower. SSD and solid PSU in addition to dual channel memory that is actually good seems to be missing from these benchmarks. You're going to starve any 8 core setup in single.

If you're willing to go AMD. This isn't including the -25$, cashback, or free 2day if you get in fast.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1We5D Total:    $263.93
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1We6R Total:    $303.93
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1We8m Total:    $343.93

If you're willing to go USB drive, get a 3.0 as 3.0 USB is better, even in USB 2.0 slots.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1WeeH + http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820141628
8  Bitcoin / Project Development / Re: Cheapest Core i7 Machine - 0.5 BTC Bounty on: November 01, 2013, 10:13:12 PM
WUPS. I think it cut it off when i switched vendor to a specific one.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1W43u

2x 1GB 1600 modules for dual-channel, CAS9, and heatspreaders for 1$~ less @ NewEgg vs the Kingston and Mushkin modules @ CAS11, single, and no HS.

Total: $331.93 - 26.99 (CC + SR) = 304.94

Same build with Ivy slightly more, at a lower ICP+wattage, but has turbo. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1W4nT
9  Bitcoin / Project Development / Re: Cheapest Core i7 Machine - 0.5 BTC Bounty on: November 01, 2013, 08:48:59 PM
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1W1KP
+ code NAFSAVE25NOV1R = 301.94
+ Free month shoprunner (Free 2-day shipping) = 299.95 ( https://www.shoprunner.com/non_member/home/ )
+ TCB 1-2% Cashback ( 3-6$~ ).

If anything just scale the CPU accordingly... it's still a cheaper build overall and the binned Ivys can't be beat for wattage. Check it out, no matter how you spec it, Ivy i7 will always lose the $/W and $/Ghz battle: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1W2jt

If you wanted more IPC, the Haswell v3 is currently cheaper than the Ivy line in terms of build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1W2D2
Total:    $304.94
+ code NAFSAVE25NOV1R = 279.94
+ SR -1.99 S/H = 277.95

10  Bitcoin / Project Development / Re: Cheapest Core i7 Machine - 0.5 BTC Bounty on: November 01, 2013, 08:35:12 PM
Gathering all that right now. Please don't forget the CPU has Turbo to 3.5ghz and is a 69 W CPU.
http://ark.intel.com/products/65734/

11  Bitcoin / Project Development / Re: Cheapest Core i7 Machine - 0.5 BTC Bounty on: November 01, 2013, 08:19:27 PM
Xeon E3's are rebadged and binned i7's that are compatible with most motherboards out there.
Readycache drives can be used as boot drives but require additional fuckery in many cases, so I am not going to use one in my build list. I refuse to use BioStar or Diablotek anything due to reliability. I could not find information on most of the Biostar motherboards in reference to the latest shipping units requiring a BIOS flash or not, which is another reason i chose the ASRock or alternatively MSI models. This is important as it would require additional time, fuckery, and another CPU to accomplish. Notice the compatibility flag on his.

That being said:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1W14w
Base Total:    $357.95    
Mail-in Rebates:    -$25.00    
Shipping:    $4.99    
Total:    $337.94

Though, all of the ones using the Kingston module should add an additional 99 cents as the Amazon one has one left and requires 35+$ spent to have free S/H on that item.

I can configure for one retailer if you like or mix parts better for no MIRs. If you buy today it would be under 320 with code NAFSAVE25NOV1R shipped totally from newegg and also assuming a free shoprunner account.

12  Bitcoin / Project Development / Re: 1BTC Bounty: mass-produced programmable USB stick w/ [O]LED display+button on: April 09, 2013, 09:33:32 PM
Bump, any news?
13  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: I taught several persons install qt & gave them 1 BTC for free on: April 04, 2013, 09:00:26 PM
Jesus Christ, I have the wrong friends.
14  Bitcoin / Project Development / Re: 1BTC Bounty: mass-produced programmable USB stick w/ [O]LED display+button on: April 04, 2013, 04:41:35 PM
You have some solid and cheap mass-produced options available:

Bayer Contour USB Diabetes stick (10$, will be produced for a long long time, can buy anywhere, and hackable):
http://www.amazon.com/Bayer-7393-Contour-Glucose-Monitoring/dp/B0030HTZII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WP80zk-1E-w

The Bayer Contour looks quite interesting. Do you know, if the firmware can somehow be modified to run own code? The YT-Video you linked, didn't quite show that.

Please see related discussion in the Stackoverflow link. The default desktop software is java so yes it should be easy to see what is going on and modify the files accordingly. The DB it uses is SQLlite.
15  Bitcoin / Project Development / Re: 1BTC Bounty: mass-produced programmable USB stick w/ [O]LED display+button on: April 04, 2013, 04:16:22 PM
You have some solid and cheap mass-produced options available:

Bayer Contour USB Diabetes stick (10$, will be produced for a long long time, can buy anywhere, and hackable):
http://www.amazon.com/Bayer-7393-Contour-Glucose-Monitoring/dp/B0030HTZII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WP80zk-1E-w
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/6554863/migrating-c-code-that-talks-to-a-usb-glucometer-device-from-linux-to-android


Alternatively, iRiver (big name), RCA (medium), and Coby (budget name) always have USB stick / LED Mp3 sticks for sale with the same basic hardware repackaged:
(29$) http://shop.iriverinc.com/index.php/media-players/t9/t9-4gb-digital-mp3-player.html

(40$) RCA TH2002 "flip out" mp3 usb stick www.amazon.com/dp/B004FN1AA2/ (usually sold at Sears and Radioshack as well)

Cobyxample (usually sold at walgreens/cvs): http://www.cobyusa.com/?p=prod&prod_num_id=10716&pcat_id=2001

If in Europe, you could check out the Energy SistemTM Energy MP3 Stick
http://store.energysistem.com/en/productos/mp3_players/39158-energy_mp3_stick_4gb_1404_mystic_blue


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