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December 11, 2013, 01:32:42 AM
#17
It is also my preference not to overload power supplies more than 60% of capacity.  If you use them continuously above 60% the life span and efficiency take a dump.
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December 11, 2013, 01:29:44 AM
#16
I believe he was saying motherboard/ram/processor.

Hehe. Told you I'm no techie Tongue
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December 11, 2013, 01:25:38 AM
#15
Ah!

So I can build 2 separate computers with 5 GPUs each and still have the same probability of finding a block. Smiley  That's if someone has found out how to point them at the same litecoin software.

RickJamesBTC mentioned building a base system for under $200 each. I guess I must be going to the most expensive sites because for the PSUs alone (calculate I'll need 4), they're going to cost me 1 something each. Am I missing something?

I believe he was saying motherboard/ram/processor.
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December 11, 2013, 01:23:53 AM
#14
Ah!

So I can build 2 separate computers with 5 GPUs each and still have the same probability of finding a block. Smiley  That's if someone has found out how to point them at the same litecoin software.

RickJamesBTC mentioned building a base system for under $200 each. I guess I must be going to the most expensive sites because for the PSUs alone (calculate I'll need 4), they're going to cost me 1 something each. Am I missing something?

Don't buy new kit, so lower costs

Aim all you rigs at the same litcoin daemon
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December 11, 2013, 01:22:50 AM
#13
With 10 gpus you would statistically find a block about every 20 days.  You could just use pooled mining and eliminate alot of the risk.

Yes, I know. I want to first give it a shot solo. You neva kno!
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December 11, 2013, 01:18:44 AM
#12
Ah!

So I can build 2 separate computers with 5 GPUs each and still have the same probability of finding a block. Smiley  That's if someone has found out how to point them at the same litecoin software.

RickJamesBTC mentioned building a base system for under $200 each. I guess I must be going to the most expensive sites because for the PSUs alone (calculate I'll need 4), they're going to cost me 1 something each. Am I missing something?
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December 11, 2013, 01:14:46 AM
#11
With 10 gpus you would statistically find a block about every 20 days.  You could just use pooled mining and eliminate alot of the risk.
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December 11, 2013, 01:11:43 AM
#10
Yes higher hash rates means higher probability of finding a block.  Splitting your gpus into separate machines doesnt decrease your hashrate.  you need to direct them at the same litecoin software.
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December 11, 2013, 12:45:36 AM
#9
Just do two 5 gpu computers. You can build the base system for under $200 each.  You won't have any issues, windows or linux.

But wouldn't this impact solo mining efforts? Aren't my chances of finding blocks greater with higher hash power?
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December 11, 2013, 12:40:24 AM
#8
Just do two 5 gpu computers. You can build the base system for under $200 each.  You won't have any issues, windows or linux.
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December 11, 2013, 12:36:38 AM
#7
Damn it. Is that using Windows, tho? What about if I use linux? Can I beat that 8 driver limit?
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December 11, 2013, 12:32:59 AM
#6
Supermicro x9drx might be an option for you, which supports up to 11 cards on a single board.
But for AMD cards you will still meet the 8-gpu driver limit.
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December 11, 2013, 12:30:34 AM
#5
8 GPUs for one mobo? The max I've read about is a 7 GPU config... how is 8 possible? Is that a special motherboard?
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December 11, 2013, 12:16:54 AM
#4
I am sorry, I don't know alot about solo mining with ltc.  I know back in the btc solo days they made a way to direct more than one machine at the same pc with the bitcoin software to keep them from working against each other. I assume ltc has developed something similar, But I am not sure.  You have to have 2 separate mobo/gpu sets, you could put them in same custom open frame to make one "rig"

Also I think the gpu limit is 8.  Perhaps you would be better off using one mb with 8, and save spending mb+ram+cpu+ps just to run 2 cards.  That is just my opinion.  I would go with 8 or 16.
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December 11, 2013, 12:11:17 AM
#3
Yes, I want to solo mine, but I don't want two separate rigs. From what I've read, a mobo can only handle 7 GPUs at most. Forgive me, I'm not a techie.
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December 11, 2013, 12:08:56 AM
#2
Not really. What do you mean work together? Are you planning on solo mining?  If you join a pool pplns will keep them from working against each other.
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December 11, 2013, 12:05:50 AM
#1
Before we get started and you all decide to give me those 'your crazy' responses.... yes, I know this is a pretty penny. Yes, I know I can invest in a BFL device or two for what it's going to cost me to build this, but I want to mine LTC. I'll get back to mining BTC later.

Anyways, is this possible? I have an opp to buy ten (10) 7950s at what I think is a good price nowadays. So I understand I'll need 2 motherboards - can they be configured to work together?
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