Does 1 Corsair RM550 can power 1 Antminer S3+?

[BTC-TMXSTAR]

Good Day!!!!!
First of all sorry for my BAD English

I will buy 1 Antminer S3+ this monday, and im going to prepare before it arrive.

Does 1 Corsair RM550 can power 1 Antminer S3+?
This is the power supply, rated 80+ Gold
http://www.corsair.com/en/rm-series-rm550-80-plus-gold-certified-power-supply

If you cant understand, just quote me. I will do my best to explain it to you

Thanks advance
and
God Bless!!!!!

[aurel57]

yes

any more questions about S3 should be done here https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=671189.0

[BTC-TMXSTAR]

Thanks!!!!! 

[wpgdeez]

Lots of head room.

[Unacceptable]

It only has 1 PCIE 6+2 cable,you need 2 seperate cables,1 per board.Drawing 400 watts on one cable is NOT good,the cable CAN burn up  

Go with the CX 600,it has 2 PCIE cables & is ALOT cheaper  

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028&cm_re=CX_600-_-17-139-028-_-Product

[notlist3d]

It only has 1 PCIE 6+2 cable,you need 2 seperate cables,1 per board.Drawing 400 watts on one cable is NOT good,the cable CAN burn up  

Go with the CX 600,it has 2 PCIE cables & is ALOT cheaper  

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028&cm_re=CX_600-_-17-139-028-_-Product

If you do not mind refurb you can actually get the CX 750 cheaper then the new 600.   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139112&cm_re=cx750-_-17-139-112-_-Product

I have two and both worked fine.

[Soros Shorts]

If you insist on getting the RM-550 (perhaps because it is modular) then you'd need to get one of these to convert the EPS-12V to a PCIe:

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8687/cab-158/8_8-pin_EPS_to_62-Pin_PCI-Express_Adapter_Cable_CB-E8-P68F.html?gclid=Cj0KEQiAts-kBRCbgrXc1rnXw7MBEiQAnFqTdhei3FWTs90FxH2Z2jHLl85Fx4Cfz8byG53hFesTqVsaAnCK8P8HAQ

[Unacceptable]

If you insist on getting the RM-550 (perhaps because it is modular) then you'd need to get one of these to convert the EPS-12V to a PCIe:

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8687/cab-158/8_8-pin_EPS_to_62-Pin_PCI-Express_Adapter_Cable_CB-E8-P68F.html?gclid=Cj0KEQiAts-kBRCbgrXc1rnXw7MBEiQAnFqTdhei3FWTs90FxH2Z2jHLl85Fx4Cfz8byG53hFesTqVsaAnCK8P8HAQ

Nice find!!!! 

The problem with most PSU's is ALL wires are black.................got to use a voltmeter to be SURE of + & - 

[Zich]

If you insist on getting the RM-550 (perhaps because it is modular) then you'd need to get one of these to convert the EPS-12V to a PCIe:

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8687/cab-158/8_8-pin_EPS_to_62-Pin_PCI-Express_Adapter_Cable_CB-E8-P68F.html?gclid=Cj0KEQiAts-kBRCbgrXc1rnXw7MBEiQAnFqTdhei3FWTs90FxH2Z2jHLl85Fx4Cfz8byG53hFesTqVsaAnCK8P8HAQ

Nice find!!!!  

The problem with most PSU's is ALL wires are black.................got to use a voltmeter to be SURE of + & -  

Not quite true. The connector shape can not fit if plug it in wrong direction.

[siampumpkin]

It won't work. I had one of these. With only one cable, the cable gets too hot and the unit shuts down or it will just melt the cable and connector. You need a unit with 2 PCIE cables. I would suggest more wattage as well just to have some buffer.

[Unacceptable]

If you insist on getting the RM-550 (perhaps because it is modular) then you'd need to get one of these to convert the EPS-12V to a PCIe:

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8687/cab-158/8_8-pin_EPS_to_62-Pin_PCI-Express_Adapter_Cable_CB-E8-P68F.html?gclid=Cj0KEQiAts-kBRCbgrXc1rnXw7MBEiQAnFqTdhei3FWTs90FxH2Z2jHLl85Fx4Cfz8byG53hFesTqVsaAnCK8P8HAQ

Nice find!!!!  

The problem with most PSU's is ALL wires are black.................got to use a voltmeter to be SURE of + & -  

Not quite true. The connector shape can not fit if plug it in wrong direction.

Maybe so,BUT,have YOU made your own cables  I have & am anal about getting it right the FIRST time  

Not all PSU's have the 8 pin CPU pinouts the same as PCIE,some actually reverse the wires outside the PSU (the cables),some reverse the wires inside.

Remember I didn't say all,I said most    & there's no way to tell if the wires are all black,except with a volt meter.

If you want to just plug & hope it's correct,be my guest,I can't afford to "experiment" with several thousand dollars worth of mining gear.

@ siampumpkin: Thanks for the info,I'll just make my cables,if needed  

[Zich]

Maybe so,BUT,have YOU made your own cables  I have & am anal about getting it right the FIRST time  

.............

Yes, i always make my own cable  

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Ho Ho Ho. I hope all of you enjoy this holiday  

While waiting for my HEX16A2, i make power connector for the miner which will get power from EPS 12V connector from PSU.
I use EPS 12 V because my PSU not fully modular & come with 2X EPS 12V connector, so waste to not use them


Seasonic M12II Bronze 620W                                            Buy cheap ATX 20 to 24 pin converter on ebay to make the connector

                                         


Then cut down the require segment that match EPS 12V connector, replace the cable to meet power requirement.
Base on observation with HEX16A, using only 1 wire, the yellow wire on PSU side is little warm.
So i decided to use two wire & use 1,5 mm2 wire on miner side so loshia won't scold me  

 

So whenever the HEX16A2 come with molex or terminal screw, it's doesn't matter  

................

Not all PSU's have the 8 pin CPU pinouts the same as PCIE,some actually reverse the wires outside the PSU (the cables),some reverse the wires inside.

..........

EPS & PCIEX had different shape. They should not had same shape pinout.

[Unacceptable]

Maybe so,BUT,have YOU made your own cables  I have & am anal about getting it right the FIRST time  

.............

Yes, i always make my own cable  

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Ho Ho Ho. I hope all of you enjoy this holiday  

While waiting for my HEX16A2, i make power connector for the miner which will get power from EPS 12V connector from PSU.
I use EPS 12 V because my PSU not fully modular & come with 2X EPS 12V connector, so waste to not use them


Seasonic M12II Bronze 620W                                            Buy cheap ATX 20 to 24 pin converter on ebay to make the connector

                                         


Then cut down the require segment that match EPS 12V connector, replace the cable to meet power requirement.
Base on observation with HEX16A, using only 1 wire, the yellow wire on PSU side is little warm.
So i decided to use two wire & use 1,5 mm2 wire on miner side so loshia won't scold me  

 

So whenever the HEX16A2 come with molex or terminal screw, it's doesn't matter  

................

Not all PSU's have the 8 pin CPU pinouts the same as PCIE,some actually reverse the wires outside the PSU (the cables),some reverse the wires inside.

..........

EPS & PCIEX had different shape. They should not had same shape pinout.

Good for you making cables too  

But it's not about the plugs,it's about adapting those EPS to PCIE,just sayin.I've seen the aftermath of folks not paying attention or just not knowing about the differences  

Not all PSU makers wire their units the same,so the diagram you posted is kinda null in the grand scheme of PSU's.

Some folks have forced those plugs & made them connect,only to set the magic smoke free.....be careful folks!!!