What can I save from my old PC to build a GTX 1070 mining rig?

[JeffArryn]

Hey there!

I'm preparing my 1st mining rig and I have already decided I'm going to be using the amazing and versatile GTX 1070.

It would be great if I could save money buck by using some parts of my old computer. Here are the specs:

CPU:  Intel Core i7 2600K 3.4Ghz Box Socket 1155

MOBO: Asus P8P67

SSD: SanDisk Extreme 240Gb

RAM: Kingston DDR3 1600 PC3-12800 16GB (2x8)

PSU: Corsair HX650 650W Modular

GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB Twin Frozr II OC

COOLERS: Noctua NH-U9B SE2
Lian Li LanCool PC-K60


I guess MOBO maybe not able to support 6 GPUs, maybe 4? It's my first rig so not terribly necessary to go to 6+, but wouldn't mind changing it any way.

Also, I would say the SSD is in pretty lame condition after 5 years of intensive use, not sure how important its condition is.

Thank you very much in advance guys!

[JeffArryn]

-I guess the MOBO can't handle even 4 of these 8GB GPU beasts, but I'm wondering if I could find some MOBO that can handle 4 to 8 1070's and still be compatible with DDR3 memory and i7-2600k, so I can take advantage of them. Would be a sweet feeling to recycle my beloved old computer. My memory and CPU are also in great condition according to userbenchmark test, so it would be a shame to waste them.

-Also, don't know if I could sneak my GTX 560 Ti in a random slot, or if it's so slow that's even pointless lol but even if I could make 15$ a month would be a great feeling to be able to keep milking it after all these years

[64dimensions]

I've been using an ASUS Z87-Plus to run 4 1080ti's, but it's an 1150 socket.

If you have Win 7 or 10 professional, then the OS can be moved.


What you could consider:

1) Move to a H81 BTC pro MB, $70 newegg. 1150 + 6 usable PCI slots

2) Read PhilMa's thread for suggestions on cheap but sturdy, big power supplies.

3) Sell your I7 on ebay?! ($100?)

[joshuajones02]

Hey there!

I'm preparing my 1st mining rig and I have already decided I'm going to be using the amazing and versatile GTX 1070.

It would be great if I could save money buck by using some parts of my old computer. Here are the specs:

CPU:  Intel Core i7 2600K 3.4Ghz Box Socket 1155

MOBO: Asus P8P67

SSD: SanDisk Extreme 240Gb

RAM: Kingston DDR3 1600 PC3-12800 16GB (2x8)

PSU: Corsair HX650 650W Modular

GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB Twin Frozr II OC

COOLERS: Noctua NH-U9B SE2
Lian Li LanCool PC-K60


I guess MOBO maybe not able to support 6 GPUs, maybe 4? It's my first rig so not terribly necessary to go to 6+, but wouldn't mind changing it any way.

Also, I would say the SSD is in pretty lame condition after 5 years of intensive use, not sure how important its condition is.

Thank you very much in advance guys!

I'd buy everything separate from your old system and keep the old system for yourself. You can start a new rig for a few hundred dollars without counting for the GPU costs. Your GPU's are going to cost you

[philipma1957]

Send me a pm

I have parts for you.

A mobo
 a cpu
Ram
Psu
a 1070 itx.

If you are USA located I can help you out

[JeffArryn]

Thank you all for the answers!! I appreciate your help!

I've been using an ASUS Z87-Plus to run 4 1080ti's, but it's an 1150 socket.

If you have Win 7 or 10 professional, then the OS can be moved.


What you could consider:

1) Move to a H81 BTC pro MB, $70 newegg. 1150 + 6 usable PCI slots

2) Read PhilMa's thread for suggestions on cheap but sturdy, big power supplies.

3) Sell your I7 on ebay?! ($100?)

Ok, that's good to know about the OS. It has already installed Windows 10 on it.

That seems like the best option, I would only need to buy MOBO and GPU and PSU.

1) I guess that MOBO is compatible with DDR3 RAM and 6x 1070 GPU?

2) I have searched through bitcointalk and through google but I havent been able to find the thread, could you link it for me?

Hey there!

I'm preparing my 1st mining rig and I have already decided I'm going to be using the amazing and versatile GTX 1070.

It would be great if I could save money buck by using some parts of my old computer. Here are the specs:

CPU:  Intel Core i7 2600K 3.4Ghz Box Socket 1155

MOBO: Asus P8P67

SSD: SanDisk Extreme 240Gb

RAM: Kingston DDR3 1600 PC3-12800 16GB (2x8)

PSU: Corsair HX650 650W Modular

GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB Twin Frozr II OC

COOLERS: Noctua NH-U9B SE2
Lian Li LanCool PC-K60


I guess MOBO maybe not able to support 6 GPUs, maybe 4? It's my first rig so not terribly necessary to go to 6+, but wouldn't mind changing it any way.

Also, I would say the SSD is in pretty lame condition after 5 years of intensive use, not sure how important its condition is.

Thank you very much in advance guys!

I'd buy everything separate from your old system and keep the old system for yourself. You can start a new rig for a few hundred dollars without counting for the GPU costs. Your GPU's are going to cost you

Thanks, but I'm not using my pc for anything at all, I want to save some buck by taking advantage of my old RAM, old SSD, etc...

Send me a pm

I have parts for you.

A mobo
 a cpu
Ram
Psu
a 1070 itx.

If you are USA located I can help you out

Thank you, but I'm currently living on the wrong side of the Wall ^^

[JeffArryn]

Well, I've done a lot of research (a fucking lot!!) and apparently my ASUS P8P67 slots would work just fine. This is what this old machine has:

1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black) *1
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
3 x PCI

So far I think I got it right that it can work with 4 good GPUs (like the GTX 1070), I guess I would have to use some sort of risers because there's no way the GPUs fit into the slots all together.

Still not sure if the Gen 1 slots would handle a 1070, if anyone can help I would be very grateful!