Server PSU or ATX PSU?

[smoolae]

I hate ATX psu`s, they are bulky, heavy, expensive. PICO is microscopic compared to ATX.

Yeah, and it also blows up when overloaded and takes the mobo with it. No thanks.

That's why I only use ATX to power low power components (MOBO, CPU, SSD, fans).

The only problem with PICO can be a MOBO that won't POST with 12.5 volts that most server PSUs provide. There was a topic on this forum not so long ago where someone had a non POSTing miner because of that.

But PICO is usually the best way to go (save some money and space )!

[NateDoggETH]

I hate ATX psu`s, they are bulky, heavy, expensive. PICO is microscopic compared to ATX.

Yeah, and it also blows up when overloaded and takes the mobo with it. No thanks.

That's why I only use ATX to power low power components (MOBO, CPU, SSD, fans).

The only problem with PICO can be a MOBO that won't POST with 12.5 volts that most server PSUs provide. There was a topic on this forum not so long ago where someone had a non POSTing miner because of that.

But PICO is usually the best way to go (save some money and space )!

I do the exact same set up on 5 mining rigs. ATX for mobo, cpu, and ssd only and I have the hp 1200 server psu for risers and gpus.

server PSUs are awesome. they are MADE to be on 24/7 and when on a 240v outlet they get the true power and reduced amps. people who don't know are missing out on getting a faster ROI. I got 5 HP 1200 server PSUs on ebay for $50 each. so $250 for all of them and they are platinum rated as well. 1 ATX would be more than that at 1200+ watts. Breakout boards and wires would be another $30 total per PSU also (max). 

[smoolae]

I hate ATX psu`s, they are bulky, heavy, expensive. PICO is microscopic compared to ATX.

Yeah, and it also blows up when overloaded and takes the mobo with it. No thanks.

That's why I only use ATX to power low power components (MOBO, CPU, SSD, fans).

The only problem with PICO can be a MOBO that won't POST with 12.5 volts that most server PSUs provide. There was a topic on this forum not so long ago where someone had a non POSTing miner because of that.

But PICO is usually the best way to go (save some money and space )!

I do the exact same set up on 5 mining rigs. ATX for mobo, cpu, and ssd only and I have the hp 1200 server psu for risers and gpus.

server PSUs are awesome. they are MADE to be on 24/7 and when on a 240v outlet they get the true power and reduced amps. people who don't know are missing out on getting a faster ROI. I got 5 HP 1200 server PSUs on ebay for $50 each. so $250 for all of them and they are platinum rated as well. 1 ATX would be more than that at 1200+ watts. Breakout boards and wires would be another $30 total per PSU also (max). 

[MagicSmoker]

If using a mobo that requires risers for the GPUs then sure, a PICO + server psu is the way to go, but if using a riserless mobo like the Onda D1800, etc., then you pretty much have to use an ATX PSU, with or without a server PSU.

[Bimmber]

I have the hp 1200 server psu for risers and gpus.

server PSUs are awesome. they are MADE to be on 24/7 and when on a 240v outlet they get the true power and reduced amps. people who don't know are missing out on getting a faster ROI. I got 5 HP 1200 server PSUs on ebay for $50 each. so $250 for all of them and they are platinum rated as well. 1 ATX would be more than that at 1200+ watts. Breakout boards and wires would be another $30 total per PSU also (max). 

Same as me, I bought six 1200w platinum HP server psu`s for peanuts. They are designed for critical infrastructure and will run 24/7 for years.

[oni4an]

When building a farm I would not recommend saving on two things-this is the motherboard and power supply, it is best to buy an ATX power supply PSU, because it will be able to save your graphics card in a critical situation while PSU is designed only to work 24/7.

[lunobird]

For me in expensive California electric rates @15 cents and higher I only go with EVGA T2 titanium. Been running 24/7 for 6 months without issues. Anything less than titanium  I don't touch.  I also make sure I got 240 volt for max efficiency at 96 percent.

People that pick gold PSU is low class in my eyes