rig build

[aliitp2]

Bringing another rig in the picture would require more power to prevent the breaker from tripping.
I'm sure your well aware of this, I figure I'd mention it because it good for redundancy.
Assuming this is a home project, maybe look into wiring another sub-panel and install a Raptor PDU or Tripp-lite 240V PDU.
Also, sound and heat will go up, it might be necessary to think about a temperature controlled wall exhaust fan.

Lastly, I suggest building your own frame or enclosure.

I am in an apartment and don't have the knowledge to do any of that tbh...!

[aliitp2]

That MZ490 gaming motherboard is a good choice for mining and its less cheaper than some mining motherboards, you are free to go after this one because I have the motherboard and it works beautifully, i can see that you are trying to buy cheap parts, I am with you on cheap motherboards but not PSU. .. BUY cheap motherboards and buy high grade PSUs, this is the best combination.

not sure if those unbranded MOBOs will work or give me extra headache ! its a nice deal though coming with everything i need including the CPU and 8 GB RAM !...
https://www.amazon.com.tr/gp/product/B09XQVNKMP/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AA65LW6LCMO12&psc=1

[kaya11]

You should definitely not go with a too cheap PSU just to save a few bucks. If your PSU craps out, your whole system will be at risk. You should go with a well known, sturdy brand. Those no brand, cheap PSU’s will bring you nothing but trouble. Remember the quote: “I am not rich enough to buy shitty products.”

This is true, go with known brands to avoid further issues. I have been using gigabyte and sea sonic since then, currently I am mining with different cards both red and green mixed and no problems regardless PSU issues. For proc, intel celeron will do the job, I am using it also with an asrock BTC pro 13 slots, 8 gb ram installed and no problems at all.

[aliitp2]

if price is too high for you buy two PSU like 1000watts x2, yes its possible to run two PSU on one motherboard

Usually I buy a 400 or 500w ATX PSU for just the MOBO, then as many HP DPS-750RB server PSUs as I need. Each one can feed 2 RTX 3080's, 4 RX 6800's or 5 RTX 3060's. The breakout boards will have enough cables so that I don't need to buy 6-pin splitter adapters.

can you recommend a server PSU that that is silent enough to be used in an apartment ?

believe it or not my GPUs are kept super silent at 60-70% fan speed and cool in AC Air Conditioning and my PSUs are SILENT as am living in an apartment and cant afford something super noisy in here...

thanks,

[YellowSwap]

Are you planning on running an Air Conditioner? That's not so good because mining profitability isn't looking very good, Air conditioner will take lots of power too, it's better to use a table fan and increase fan speed instead of running an Air conditioner.

[philipma1957]

if price is too high for you buy two PSU like 1000watts x2, yes its possible to run two PSU on one motherboard

Usually I buy a 400 or 500w ATX PSU for just the MOBO, then as many HP DPS-750RB server PSUs as I need. Each one can feed 2 RTX 3080's, 4 RX 6800's or 5 RTX 3060's. The breakout boards will have enough cables so that I don't need to buy 6-pin splitter adapters.

can you recommend a server PSU that that is silent enough to be used in an apartment ?

believe it or not my GPUs are kept super silent at 60-70% fan speed and cool in AC Air Conditioning and my PSUs are SILENT as am living in an apartment and cant afford something super noisy in here...

thanks,

The ant miner

https://www.ebay.com/itm/154977341362?

it will do 2000 watts on 220 volt power and is quite quiet.

BTW I picked that ebay seller at random

the psu has 14 six pin pcie cables  IIRC

and no other cable.

[hub_cat]

aliitp2 I highly consider taking YellowSwap's concern seriously. Even with just the fan running it can reach up to 1000+watts.

I heard people use a small grow tent with a 6" or something intake blower and exhaust fan to cool down the rig. But designing and building a similar system would be cheaper and potentially function better.