$149 1200W Gold PSU, am I missing something?

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Quote from: googlemaster1 on July 23, 2014, 03:49:16 AM

Hey guys,

I'm looking at this power supply on newegg to snag during the bitcoin promo. The plan is to have it to power 3 Antminer S3's, standard clocking. I'm wondering if anyone has used this power supply, and if you think it can handle the job? I fail to see why its a whopping 30-100$ cheaper than all the other PSU's of that caliber I am finding. Thoughts?

Edit: Here is the link, this is why we don't post right before bed: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152045&cm_re=1200w_psu-_-17-152-045-_-Product

That is a Raidmax which is known to be pure crap. It's made by 5th tier manufacturers and uses the crappiest components. A Seasonic designed 900W PSU would be able to put out more power reliably than that thing. When the Raidmax hits full load it has all kinds of nasty power ripple and overheats - if you run it in any place hot it will fail in an hour.

xstr8guy

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Glow Stick Dance!

The EVGA G2 1300 is the best buy for mining, hands down.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438011

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Quote from: rograz on July 23, 2014, 05:32:25 PM

Quote from: Radelderth on July 23, 2014, 08:00:13 AM

Actually multi rail is much better then single rail.

For it's intended use in PCs arguably but for most mining setups all it causes is headaches with load balancing.

Exactly

Unless you can find a very detailed schematic,it's almost impossible to know for sure.

Benny1985

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FYI, that PSU is only rated for 1020w on the 12v rail. So you're not going to be able to run 3 AntMiner S3's on it. Not even close. You'll get 2.

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Quote from: rograz on July 23, 2014, 05:32:25 PM

Quote from: Radelderth on July 23, 2014, 08:00:13 AM

Actually multi rail is much better then single rail.

For it's intended use in PCs arguably but for most mining setups all it causes is headaches with load balancing.

Just tie them together

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Quote from: Radelderth on July 23, 2014, 08:00:13 AM

Actually multi rail is much better then single rail.

For it's intended use in PCs arguably but for most mining setups all it causes is headaches with load balancing.

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I would not buy that Raidmax because it is sh*t and it is not gold at all... also I saw a couple of them caught on fire... I would recommend this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104142

excellent power supply with long cables and very quiet, i used couple of these on my gpu rigs and now two of them are in antminer s2... so choice is yours but do not try to save money on PSU because down the road you are only have problems...

googlemaster1

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OMG I'm an idiot: Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152045&cm_re=1200w_psu-_-17-152-045-_-Product

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171055&cm_re=cool_master_psu-_-17-171-055-_-Product

this is 249 code btsdiy67 is 50 off to 199

then rebate of 40

http://images10.newegg.com/uploadfilesfornewegg/rebate/SH/CoolerMaster17-171-055Jul1Jul3114vl25.pdf

so this comes to 159

this has 1 big 12 v rail 98 amps

but I can't figure the cables out

y_boonstra

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Go for a server PSU and a breakout board its a lot cheaper and more reliable..

iff got an IBM server PSU 2kW (could handle up to 200A @ 12V i have read without breaking a sweat) for less then $ 60,- including shipping from USA to EU.
breakout board another 50 or 60..

so if the PSU breaksdown you simply swap it without messing with all the wireing

Radelderth

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Actually multi rail is much better then single rail.

Collider

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You need to look at the efficiency of the PSU and whether it is multi rail or single rail (although most multi rail psus are quite okay for antminers).

Finally, most PSU manufactureres offer a warranty which would cover defects within a certain time.

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If it's a multi-rail PSU,you could have problems pushing it to its limits Sad

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Quote from: googlemaster1 on July 23, 2014, 03:49:16 AM

Hey guys,

I'm looking at this power supply on newegg to snag during the bitcoin promo. The plan is to have it to power 3 Antminer S3's, standard clocking. I'm wondering if anyone has used this power supply, and if you think it can handle the job? I fail to see why its a whopping 30-100$ cheaper than all the other PSU's of that caliber I am finding. Thoughts?

Link?

googlemaster1

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Hey guys,

I'm looking at this power supply on newegg to snag during the bitcoin promo. The plan is to have it to power 3 Antminer S3's, standard clocking. I'm wondering if anyone has used this power supply, and if you think it can handle the job? I fail to see why its a whopping 30-100$ cheaper than all the other PSU's of that caliber I am finding. Thoughts?

Edit: Here is the link, this is why we don't post right before bed: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152045&cm_re=1200w_psu-_-17-152-045-_-Product

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