Server PSU and GPU mining tip

[toptek]

if you would rather use a server PSU to power those GPU rigs .. I discovered one way I'm sure others know of it..
 
all you need is the breakout board that matches the PSU you want to use and a few cables and a DC 12V 160W 24Pin Pico ATX Switch PSU,

 i would go with a 150 watt or better...Pico ATX Switch PSU

for the CPU EPS plug on the mother board from the server PSU using a PCIe cable you can use a pcei 6 pin cable from PSU to the CPU EPS plug with the below converter ,this takes a lot of stress off the Pico ATX Switch psu so it only powers the Mother board and SSD the CPU is powered from the Server PSU with a true 12 V constant. link below.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EEOW3CA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

DC 12V 160W 24Pin Pico ATX Switch PSU..
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075DXW5T9/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

or you can buy this one it's pretty nice , i was supersized at the quality of it for the price, just came to day I''m building my 5th in home GPU rig.. that's probably gonna be my limit with GPU rigs..

6pin input DC 12V 250W 24pin Pico ATX Switch PSU Car Auto Mini ITX power module

https://www.ebay.com/itm/6pin-input-DC-12V-250W-24pin-Pico-ATX-Switch-PSU-Car-Auto-Mini-ITX-power-module/222612804598?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

you can make you own PCIe to barrel plug to power DC 12V 160W 24Pin Pico ATX Switch PSU, this gives you some idea what to use ...... i bought cables at one time ten with out the barrel plugs for 10 bucks an a 10 pack of barrel plugs for less then 7.99 on ebay and was able to make ten and save ...

http://www.parallelminer.com/product/14awg-6-pin-pcie-cable-with-adapter-to-power-atx-module-160w-and-180w/

https://www.amazon.com/Areyourshop-5-5mm-2-5mm-Camera-Connectors/dp/B01CJE0ZLI/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1508347413&sr=8-3-fkmr0&keywords=10pcs+2.5+x+5.5mm+2.5mm+AC+DC+12V+24V+Power+Male+Jack+Plug+Adapter+Connector


 just a tip or two to help out and save you some cash for the more important things for that rig like cards ..you won't need a ATX PSU to power the Mother board unless you like it that way. i didn't so i did some reading an found out how to do it with a  sever psu that is a safer and better way to me and save a lot of cash on psu power for that rig.

The links in this post are general links to give some idea,as to what you need ...

[virasog]

I know there are lots of people out there that still use servers that are built in the server chassis, but I found the point a while back where the ability and price of using a standard PC, matching the needed specs to be worth it in every way other than the storage of more than a couple units.
I love the look, the feel and the use of server stacks, but we usually do not need to get that crazy. I am getting curious now about some of our stored server blades and the ability to lightly mine some coins.