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June 06, 2017, 03:39:41 AM |
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Possible to setup a functioning gaming rig, I imagine I really only need to run one 1080 TI for gaming, but then be able to fire up both for mining -- if so what tower would accommodate this?
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philipma1957
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June 06, 2017, 03:51:54 AM |
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Possible to setup a functioning gaming rig, I imagine I really only need to run one 1080 TI for gaming, but then be able to fire up both for mining -- if so what tower would accommodate this?
low cost rose will wait for link https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147232 |
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June 06, 2017, 03:57:15 AM |
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Thanks phil, what do you rec. for mobo / processor / ram / ssd ? |
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June 06, 2017, 02:21:46 PM |
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Hey Phil thanks for all of the links -- I am thinking this case though I kind of want it to be white xD https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119260Thoughts on it? Seems to have glowing reviews, I take reviews serious haha I'd like to do 1 TB SSD and just be done with it It's only recommended to do 2x 1080 TI in the case correct or what are your thoughts? |
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June 06, 2017, 03:28:08 PM |
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Possible to setup a functioning gaming rig, I imagine I really only need to run one 1080 TI for gaming, but then be able to fire up both for mining -- if so what tower would accommodate this?
haf-xb is good, because the heat will not go to the upper one gpu, i don't use tower for this reason anymore, box case are much better, corsair air 540 or 740 are very good, the best one in this category, and don't use sli with mining it's useless |
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June 06, 2017, 03:32:04 PM |
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Possible to setup a functioning gaming rig, I imagine I really only need to run one 1080 TI for gaming, but then be able to fire up both for mining -- if so what tower would accommodate this?
haf-xb is good, because the heat will not go to the upper one gpu, i don't use tower for this reason anymore, box case are much better, corsair air 540 or 740 are very good, the best one in this category, and don't use sli with mining it's useless I didn't really think about that. . that makes a lot of sense though - what is your current setup(s) |
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June 06, 2017, 03:51:00 PM |
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Possible to setup a functioning gaming rig, I imagine I really only need to run one 1080 TI for gaming, but then be able to fire up both for mining -- if so what tower would accommodate this?
haf-xb is good, because the heat will not go to the upper one gpu, i don't use tower for this reason anymore, box case are much better, corsair air 540 or 740 are very good, the best one in this category, and don't use sli with mining it's useless this one comes in white https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139032https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139083this is the 750 watt version of the white psu I think it is good enoguh and the price is okay https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151154&cm_re=seasonic_snow_silent-_-17-151-154-_-ProductI was trying to get you to use this in the aorus mobo as you save 2 wires inside the case https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820250083 |
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June 06, 2017, 04:18:52 PM |
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The aorus board has no onboard wifi correct? that was one factor that drew me to the asus MB, the aorus board matches much better though and is a little cheaper Sorry for the noob questions, just want to order the right things, once I'm worried 750w will not be sufficient for heavy duty gaming and mining without constantly changing settings? What are your thoughts? I would like to optimize the cards for gaming & mining so that I can simply shut off game, open mining software and be done I like the white case, is the consensus that the mid tower cube case would be better for airflow/cooling and still fit the 2x 1080 TI effectively |
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June 06, 2017, 04:51:26 PM |
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The aorus board has no onboard wifi correct? that was one factor that drew me to the asus MB, the aorus board matches much better though and is a little cheaper Sorry for the noob questions, just want to order the right things, once I'm worried 750w will not be sufficient for heavy duty gaming and mining without constantly changing settings? What are your thoughts? I would like to optimize the cards for gaming & mining so that I can simply shut off game, open mining software and be done I like the white case, is the consensus that the mid tower cube case would be better for airflow/cooling and still fit the 2x 1080 TI effectively You won't go over 750 with today's efficiency, and going for a higher wattage PSU is an unnecessary cost. Cube case is better due to the deisng but it's up to you. 1080 tis are workhorses and they run just fine in about any setting. Just make sure to get good fans and install them in the correct places. |
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June 06, 2017, 05:11:11 PM |
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The aorus board has no onboard wifi correct? that was one factor that drew me to the asus MB, the aorus board matches much better though and is a little cheaper Sorry for the noob questions, just want to order the right things, once I'm worried 750w will not be sufficient for heavy duty gaming and mining without constantly changing settings? What are your thoughts? I would like to optimize the cards for gaming & mining so that I can simply shut off game, open mining software and be done I like the white case, is the consensus that the mid tower cube case would be better for airflow/cooling and still fit the 2x 1080 TI effectively You won't go over 750 with today's efficiency, and going for a higher wattage PSU is an unnecessary cost. Cube case is better due to the deisng but it's up to you. 1080 tis are workhorses and they run just fine in about any setting. Just make sure to get good fans and install them in the correct places. Can you elaborate on why the cube case is better, is it the simple fact that it's "less cramped" a lot of the research I do just returns BS promo for both sides I'm more interested in function over form as it'll mine 99% of the time vs gaming As far as correct places for the fans, is this dictated within the case, again I apologize I've never built a PC If you guys believe that PSU will work thats fine with me  $$ saved |
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The aorus board has no onboard wifi correct? that was one factor that drew me to the asus MB, the aorus board matches much better though and is a little cheaper Sorry for the noob questions, just want to order the right things, once I'm worried 750w will not be sufficient for heavy duty gaming and mining without constantly changing settings? What are your thoughts? I would like to optimize the cards for gaming & mining so that I can simply shut off game, open mining software and be done I like the white case, is the consensus that the mid tower cube case would be better for airflow/cooling and still fit the 2x 1080 TI effectively You won't go over 750 with today's efficiency, and going for a higher wattage PSU is an unnecessary cost. Cube case is better due to the deisng but it's up to you. 1080 tis are workhorses and they run just fine in about any setting. Just make sure to get good fans and install them in the correct places. Can you elaborate on why the cube case is better, is it the simple fact that it's "less cramped" a lot of the research I do just returns BS promo for both sides I'm more interested in function over form as it'll mine 99% of the time vs gaming As far as correct places for the fans, is this dictated within the case, again I apologize I've never built a PC If you guys believe that PSU will work thats fine with me $$ saved I tend to prioritize top and bottom fans then side fans if there are any. Make sure to get high CFM fans and prioritize installation of the larger diameter fans. Also make sure to put the PSU fan downwards instead of up if possible as it wil further reduce heat. Cube cases tend to have worse airflow and are smaller, creating less dead spots for air (at least that's my theory, I use open air most of the time). Cube cases also have large fans which can sometimes result in quieter operation, I know many that use huge 140mm fans. |
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June 06, 2017, 06:33:56 PM |
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The aorus board has no onboard wifi correct? that was one factor that drew me to the asus MB, the aorus board matches much better though and is a little cheaper Sorry for the noob questions, just want to order the right things, once I'm worried 750w will not be sufficient for heavy duty gaming and mining without constantly changing settings? What are your thoughts? I would like to optimize the cards for gaming & mining so that I can simply shut off game, open mining software and be done I like the white case, is the consensus that the mid tower cube case would be better for airflow/cooling and still fit the 2x 1080 TI effectively You won't go over 750 with today's efficiency, and going for a higher wattage PSU is an unnecessary cost. Cube case is better due to the deisng but it's up to you. 1080 tis are workhorses and they run just fine in about any setting. Just make sure to get good fans and install them in the correct places. Can you elaborate on why the cube case is better, is it the simple fact that it's "less cramped" a lot of the research I do just returns BS promo for both sides I'm more interested in function over form as it'll mine 99% of the time vs gaming As far as correct places for the fans, is this dictated within the case, again I apologize I've never built a PC If you guys believe that PSU will work thats fine with me $$ saved I tend to prioritize top and bottom fans then side fans if there are any. Make sure to get high CFM fans and prioritize installation of the larger diameter fans. Also make sure to put the PSU fan downwards instead of up if possible as it wil further reduce heat. Cube cases tend to have worse airflow and are smaller, creating less dead spots for air (at least that's my theory, I use open air most of the time). Cube cases also have large fans which can sometimes result in quieter operation, I know many that use huge 140mm fans. So then you recommend against the cube case, https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2F84D69002&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC-_-pla-_-Cases+%28Computer+Cases+-+ATX+Form%29-_-9SIA2F84D69002&gclid=CjwKEAjwpdnJBRC4hcTFtc6fwEkSJABwupNiQsaHUi98_lualDfp4hvpT94YH_D8IYArpZlpRf0ZehoCby_w_wcB&gclsrc=aw.dsthoughts on this then? If you were me. . what would you do? Appreciate the tip on the PSU, i did not know that -- that still vents heat fine for the psu? |
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June 06, 2017, 07:58:39 PM |
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The cheaper mobo linked has 6 pci-e slots. Will it work with up to 6 cards? Will every mobo support GPUs up to the number of pci-e slots available? |
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June 06, 2017, 08:15:57 PM |
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For a 2 x GTX 1080 Ti gaming/mining PC I would get a FE GPU or one with a blower style cooler for the bottom GPU. It helps allot to keep your top GPU from baking since it dumps most of the heat outside of the case. That is the setup I use in my personal PC and it works well for either mining or gaming.
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June 06, 2017, 08:19:50 PM
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The cheaper mobo linked has 6 pci-e slots. Will it work with up to 6 cards? Will every mobo support GPUs up to the number of pci-e slots available? I own both mobos both do 5 cards easy peasy. I won't test a sixth on principle. as my belief is 6 card rigs are for mid level mining 30 plus cards. And why should I test for a guy that benefits from my work and does not give me a dime. 3,4,5 card rigs are for a miner like me a garage miner with a few rigs. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1953113.0 |
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June 07, 2017, 01:59:50 PM |
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For a 2 x GTX 1080 Ti gaming/mining PC I would get a FE GPU or one with a blower style cooler for the bottom GPU. It helps allot to keep your top GPU from baking since it dumps most of the heat outside of the case. That is the setup I use in my personal PC and it works well for either mining or gaming.
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