Quick question on powered risers

[RickJamesBTC]

I really don't need electronics lessons. I have actually measured the power draw of a number of cards. You said the powered risers power the motherboard, that is false. Most powered risers, including the USB ones I sell, do not even have any power connection to the motherboard, they only even connect to the gpu. The data signals are passed along the USB cable.

[bassclef]

I really don't need electronics lessons. I have actually measured the power draw of a number of cards. You said the powered risers power the motherboard, that is false. Most powered risers, including the USB ones I sell, do not even have any power connection to the motherboard, they only even connect to the gpu. The data signals are passed along the USB cable.

Ahh I see. Your risers have their own powered slot. The ones I'm used to seeing simply have the 12v line soldered directly into one of the 12v pcie pins on the ribbon cable.

[Blazed]

Well I have a decent amount of rigs and never killed a mobo due to not using powered risers.. Been Scrypt mining well over a year.  I do only run 5 gpu per rig..so maybe 6 you need a powered.

[leannemckim46]

Well I have a decent amount of rigs and never killed a mobo due to not using powered risers.. Been Scrypt mining well over a year.  I do only run 5 gpu per rig..so maybe 6 you need a powered.

Sometimes it also depends on what GPU you using and your settings. Some settings pull more power while other take less..

[InCoinsITrust]

It depends on gpu, motherboard and PSU, it may be ok, if you are using all the best components.