Corsair RM1000 powering 2 Antminers S3

[vortexz]

now i'm confused again.is it right or wrong ?

should be like this: 2 pins open to the right




or like this: 3 pins open to the right

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[jimmothy]

Both work.

[vortexz]

ok cheers !
thanks for patience with a noob like me.
now setting the 2nd PSU will be a piece of cake 

[jonnybravo0311]

ok cheers !
thanks for patience with a noob like me.
now setting the 2nd PSU will be a piece of cake  

First, congrats on your foray into mining... it's addictive.

Each S3 requires a minimum of 2 PCI-e connectors.  The RM1000 has 8, so you're good to go.  The PSU has 6 PCI-e connection points which are clearly labeled.  You'll also have 6 PCI-e cables, 2 of which will have a "double" end giving you the total of 8 available connections.  You plug the 8-pin end into the PSU, and the 6-pin end into your S3 (the 6-pin end is actually a 6+2 setup... pull the "2" away and plug the 6 into the S3).  Make sure you plug 1 PCI-e connector into each side of the S3... don't plug them both into the same side.

For the paper clip, go here: http://www.corsair.com/en-us/rm-series-rm1000-80-plus-gold-certified-power-supply and click on the "FAQ and Support" tab, then the "PSU Paper Clip Test".  Scroll down to see a picture of the ATX plug with the proper holes highlighted.  Shove your paper clip into those holes.

[aurel57]

I have that same corsair. The other thing is once you put the paperclip in the PSU fan will not run and it's hard to tell it's powered up. The fan will not kick on until the load gets high enough and really gets pretty warm before that happens. I have a small case fan running to keep it cooler.

[dsheaffer]

I have that same corsair. The other thing is once you put the paperclip in the PSU fan will not run and it's hard to tell it's powered up. The fan will not kick on until the load gets high enough and really gets pretty warm before that happens. I have a small case fan running to keep it cooler.

Odd...I have six CX500s using the paperclip method (put a piece of electrical tape over the clip to prevent inadvertent electrical contact)...When I power the PSUs, the fans spin right away.