Need PSU for Antminer S3+

[Mike9876]

Hello, I recently purchased a used Antminer S3+. I bought a PSU that might not work. It's a Rhino Panther 4. The problem is it only has 1 PCI-e connector (6-pin). The S3 manual says I need 2. Should I return the PSU? What PSU's will work? Can I use it with 1 connector? Please respond. Thanks

[Real-Duke]

Look for a corsair cx550 for example or a cx750 to be prepared for a second S3+ or one S5 

[notlist3d]

Look for a corsair cx550 for example or a cx750 to be prepared for a second S3+ or one S5 

That is one of the big decisions is if you are going to use it with a second eventually.  You can save money by getting one that works for both.

And also PSU's are able to be resused over and over when switching miner generations.  So buying a nice one is not a bad idea.

[Mike9876]

Hi thanks for the replies. I was looking over a local electronics store and wanted to know if Corsair AX or HX would work? I'll keep looking...

[Mike9876]

Me again. I found some CX's I like. I probably get the 750 watt. Also, how much will a S3+ earn before electric bill?

[notlist3d]

Me again. I found some CX's I like. I probably get the 750 watt. Also, how much will a S3+ earn before electric bill?

You can go to coinwars to caculate it. Or bitwisdom for long term calculation.

With the CX series count on a little more watts then spec.  If I remember right they are bronze.  I have used them nothing wrong with them, they just are not the most efficient.

[mavericklm]

that psu is crappy! only 21A on 12v. it can run only on 1 blade!

more 6pin u can get with this adapter:

u need single rail 35A, or above, if you want to use it for s3

if u want in the future to upgrade to s5, u need an single rail of 55A or above

good luck!

[notlist3d]

that psu is crappy! only 21A on 12v. it can run only on 1 blade!

more 6pin u can get with this adapter:

u need single rail 35A, or above, if you want to use it for s3

if u want in the future to upgrade to s5, u need an single rail of 55A or above

good luck!

It might have been a 850 is used.  its been quite a while since I used the CX series.  I love my RM series psu's.

If it has anything like that adapter in the PSU I would avoid it at all costs.  I used a cheap y splitter once on a PCIe and it burnt, never again.   They just don't make it high enough guage from cheap PSU's.

[philipma1957]

Hello, I recently purchased a used Antminer S3+. I bought a PSU that might not work. It's a Rhino Panther 4. The problem is it only has 1 PCI-e connector (6-pin). The S3 manual says I need 2. Should I return the PSU? What PSU's will work? Can I use it with 1 connector? Please respond. Thanks

 return the garbage psu.  if you are close to New Jersey .

 I have one for you a seasonic .  650 x gold it will run it for you. shoot me a pm if you want it 'cheap'   used.

 Or go out and get the corsair cx 550 or cx 650 should work.  my seasonic is better but it is used.

[Amph]

i would suggest a better psu then cx series by corsair, like RM 450-550, they offer at least better efficiency, and they are fully modular

[aurel57]

i would suggest a better psu then cx series by corsair, like RM 450-550, they offer at least better efficiency, and they are fully modular

I agree I have RM 850 and RM 1000's much better choices