so there is a lot of data out there, and a lot of mining rig owners have setups done possibly incorrect. what i am looking for is a clear answer to this very simple question:
What is the safest way to power the risers? What cables/adapter cables should we use?
i have read multiple times that using SATA to molex is a fire hazard:
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i have read multiple times that SATA to 6pin is a hazard and i have read a lot that users say it is ok to use:
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i have read that the PCI Riser that has the SATA connector on the board should be avoided:
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i have read multiple times that the only plug should be the one from the PSU and go directly into the riser, not using the adapter cable option and trashing it. AND that plug/adapter going from the PSU to the riser should be the 4 pin molex end.
All I would love to know is what riser is safe to use? What cable is safe to use?
If the suggested way to power the risers is to go from PSU, using the cable that came with the PSU, to molex then what PSU brand and power limit has enough cables for molex to power 6 GPUS? there are a lot more SATA cables then there are Molex now.
How are you guys powering the risers you are using? What is the safest or suggested way to power the risers?