Check similar thread for Antminer S 1
the power supply is capable of running 2 antminers S1 so can do the same with S3
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.5852850
Topic: Antminer S3 PSU question - page 2. (Read 8900 times)
what about this psu?
http://www.ebay.es/itm/IBM-Blade-Center-DPS-2000BB-A-2000W-39Y7359-39Y7360-Netzteil-PSU-/310977267813?pt=PC_Netzteile&hash=item4867b08865
dont you need also a board or something to be able to connect it to the S3??
http://www.ebay.es/itm/IBM-Blade-Center-DPS-2000BB-A-2000W-39Y7359-39Y7360-Netzteil-PSU-/310977267813?pt=PC_Netzteile&hash=item4867b08865
dont you need also a board or something to be able to connect it to the S3??
You will need some form of breakout to connect them to antminers. Sidehack has a board coming for them, and thats a dam high price for that PSU.
whats a good prize then for that psu?? im from europe so i cant find here i think the prizes you have in USA
what about this psu?
http://www.ebay.es/itm/IBM-Blade-Center-DPS-2000BB-A-2000W-39Y7359-39Y7360-Netzteil-PSU-/310977267813?pt=PC_Netzteile&hash=item4867b08865
dont you need also a board or something to be able to connect it to the S3??
http://www.ebay.es/itm/IBM-Blade-Center-DPS-2000BB-A-2000W-39Y7359-39Y7360-Netzteil-PSU-/310977267813?pt=PC_Netzteile&hash=item4867b08865
dont you need also a board or something to be able to connect it to the S3??
You will need some form of breakout to connect them to antminers. Sidehack has a board coming for them, and thats a dam high price for that PSU.
What do you say to these PSU ?
http://www.ebay.de/itm/550-Watt-Corsair-CS-Series-Modular-80-Gold-/331250683911?pt=PC_Netzteile&hash=item4d20145007
http://www.ebay.de/itm/550-Watt-Corsair-CS-Series-Modular-80-Gold-/331250683911?pt=PC_Netzteile&hash=item4d20145007
what about this psu?
http://www.ebay.es/itm/IBM-Blade-Center-DPS-2000BB-A-2000W-39Y7359-39Y7360-Netzteil-PSU-/310977267813?pt=PC_Netzteile&hash=item4867b08865
dont you need also a board or something to be able to connect it to the S3??
http://www.ebay.es/itm/IBM-Blade-Center-DPS-2000BB-A-2000W-39Y7359-39Y7360-Netzteil-PSU-/310977267813?pt=PC_Netzteile&hash=item4867b08865
dont you need also a board or something to be able to connect it to the S3??
Can Seasonic SS-1250XM run 3 non overclocked S3 Antminers without problems?
Sure it can. But even if you do not plan to overclock them - it would be better to connect all power connectors (use cable adaptors). 
I recommend the EVGA 1300 G2. It has 6 PCI-e cables with a total of 8 PCI-e connectors (2 of the cables are doubles). You can easily power 3 S3s at stock clocks with it. If you under clock and under volt your S3 (not sure if the pencil mod trick works on these like it did the S1) and can get them to around 275 - 300W each, then that same PSU will drive 4 units.
Can Seasonic SS-1250XM run 3 non overclocked S3 Antminers without problems?
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=309
8 PCI-E separated power cables
+12V 104A
Ok, is there any other good PSU to power 1 S3?
I believe there are several good PSUs, for example Zalman ZM600-GLX, SeaSonicSS-660XP2 (even better because of 4 PCI-E 6+2 connectors), Chieftec APS-650CB... You can give me a link to your preferable shops and I will help you to choose right PSU. 
Thanks Rabinovitch,
- you are welcome!Hey guys...Please, hook up all your 4 PCI-E connectors...
You never know what the PCB designer had in mind...but there is a REASON for these 4 connectors...like traces current(s), parallel (redundant) supply...etc...
You never know what the PCB designer had in mind...but there is a REASON for these 4 connectors...like traces current(s), parallel (redundant) supply...etc...
Ok, is there any other good PSU to power 1 S3? Corsair VS650 is not good then as it has 2 8PINs on 1 cable?
I have a VS650 powering an S1.
For a month it powered an overclocked S1 (~400W) through 1 cable with 2 PCI-E connectors. The PCI-E wires were running rather hot, barely tolerable to touch. After a month I added additional wires with a couple of 2-molex-to-PCI-E connectors, it dropped the wire temp, and the PSU has been working fine for about five months since.
So, VS650 should be fine for a single stock clock S3 (~350W). And adding a couple of 2-molex-to-PCI-E connectors would allow for overclocking and/or give you additional safety margin.
Can i use a Thermaltake Hamburg 530 Watt PSU for an Antminer S3 ?
Yep. Without overclocking (since this PSU has only 2 PCI-E 6+2 pin connectors). But if you obtain two molex-to-PCI-E(6 or 6+2 pins) adaptor, you'll be able to overclock your S3 too. But do not expect too much overclocking, 'cause this PCU can provide maximum 456W power at 12V line.Ok, is there any other good PSU to power 1 S3? Corsair VS650 is not good then as it has 2 8PINs on 1 cable?
Thanks Rabinovitch,
i understand. What is the best and the cheapest choice for the S3 ?
Which PSU should i buy ?
Can i use a Thermaltake Hamburg 530 Watt PSU for an Antminer S3 ?
Yep. Without overclocking (since this PSU has only 2 PCI-E 6+2 pin connectors). But if you obtain two molex-to-PCI-E(6 or 6+2 pins) adaptor, you'll be able to overclock your S3 too. But do not expect too much overclocking, 'cause this PCU can provide maximum 456W power at 12V line.Ok, is there any other good PSU to power 1 S3? Corsair VS650 is not good then as it has 2 8PINs on 1 cable?
Can i use a Thermaltake Hamburg 530 Watt PSU for an Antminer S3 ?
Yep. Without overclocking (since this PSU has only 2 PCI-E 6+2 pin connectors). But if you obtain two molex-to-PCI-E(6 or 6+2 pins) adaptor, you'll be able to overclock your S3 too. But do not expect too much overclocking, 'cause this PCU can provide maximum 456W power at 12V line. Ok I understand, but I have seen 4pin PCIe connectors, they do exist right?
No. You have either seen 4-pin Molex connectors, or 4 pin ATX 12v connector. They are not interchangeable because the shapes of the little pins are different. Pictures here http://www.buildcomputers.net/power-supply-connectors.html
Can i use a Thermaltake Hamburg 530 Watt PSU for an Antminer S3 ?
Ok, still looking for answer if Corsair VS650 would be good to power 1 S3? I am not good with that stuff, so I will not be modifying server PSUs.
I originally deviated from my corsair cx500's that I used for the S1 and bought some sentry 750w due to the "4 pcie" but those POS won't even power one s3 when hashing starts (it powers off). They would only power half the s3. I am now powering my s3's with some cx500's. My s1's have been running on the same supplies for months... Four are using cx430 which were slightly modified...
Ok, is VS650 good to power 1 S1? Because S1 needs only 1 4pin connector as far as I remember..
PCI-e connectors are 6 pin or 6+2 pin.
The S1 requires 2 6-pin PCI-e connectors. 1 per blade.
The S3 at stock speeds requires the same - 2 6-pin PCI-e connectors. 1 per blade. If you are lucky enough to get your S3s with "good" DC/DC converters, you *might* be able to stably over clock them. If you do over clock, Bitmain states you need 4 6-pin PCI-e connectors per unit (2 connectors per blade).
As for a PSU, if you're going to power only a single S3 and not over clock it, just look for one that is at least 500W and has 2 separate PCI-e cables.
I recommend the EVGA 1300 G2. It has 6 PCI-e cables with a total of 8 PCI-e connectors (2 of the cables are doubles). You can easily power 3 S3s at stock clocks with it. If you under clock and under volt your S3 (not sure if the pencil mod trick works on these like it did the S1) and can get them to around 275 - 300W each, then that same PSU will drive 4 units.
Ok I understand, but I have seen 4pin PCIe connectors, they do exist right?
So can EVGA 1300 G2 run 3 non overclocked S3 miners without problems? If so I will go for this one then. Then I will need just 1 more PSU to power 1 S3 on its own..
Yes, the EVGA 1300 G2 will run 3 S3s with no problems whatsoever. At stock clocks, they each draw 340W from the wall, so 1020W total, which is well within the range of the EVGA.
Ok, still looking for answer if Corsair VS650 would be good to power 1 S3? I am not good with that stuff, so I will not be modifying server PSUs.
I originally deviated from my corsair cx500's that I used for the S1 and bought some sentry 750w due to the "4 pcie" but those POS won't even power one s3 when hashing starts (it powers off). They would only power half the s3. I am now powering my s3's with some cx500's. My s1's have been running on the same supplies for months... Four are using cx430 which were slightly modified...
Ok, is VS650 good to power 1 S1? Because S1 needs only 1 4pin connector as far as I remember..
PCI-e connectors are 6 pin or 6+2 pin.
The S1 requires 2 6-pin PCI-e connectors. 1 per blade.
The S3 at stock speeds requires the same - 2 6-pin PCI-e connectors. 1 per blade. If you are lucky enough to get your S3s with "good" DC/DC converters, you *might* be able to stably over clock them. If you do over clock, Bitmain states you need 4 6-pin PCI-e connectors per unit (2 connectors per blade).
As for a PSU, if you're going to power only a single S3 and not over clock it, just look for one that is at least 500W and has 2 separate PCI-e cables.
I recommend the EVGA 1300 G2. It has 6 PCI-e cables with a total of 8 PCI-e connectors (2 of the cables are doubles). You can easily power 3 S3s at stock clocks with it. If you under clock and under volt your S3 (not sure if the pencil mod trick works on these like it did the S1) and can get them to around 275 - 300W each, then that same PSU will drive 4 units.
Ok I understand, but I have seen 4pin PCIe connectors, they do exist right?
So can EVGA 1300 G2 run 3 non overclocked S3 miners without problems? If so I will go for this one then. Then I will need just 1 more PSU to power 1 S3 on its own..
Ok, still looking for answer if Corsair VS650 would be good to power 1 S3? I am not good with that stuff, so I will not be modifying server PSUs.
I originally deviated from my corsair cx500's that I used for the S1 and bought some sentry 750w due to the "4 pcie" but those POS won't even power one s3 when hashing starts (it powers off). They would only power half the s3. I am now powering my s3's with some cx500's. My s1's have been running on the same supplies for months... Four are using cx430 which were slightly modified...
Ok, is VS650 good to power 1 S1? Because S1 needs only 1 4pin connector as far as I remember..
PCI-e connectors are 6 pin or 6+2 pin.
The S1 requires 2 6-pin PCI-e connectors. 1 per blade.
The S3 at stock speeds requires the same - 2 6-pin PCI-e connectors. 1 per blade. If you are lucky enough to get your S3s with "good" DC/DC converters, you *might* be able to stably over clock them. If you do over clock, Bitmain states you need 4 6-pin PCI-e connectors per unit (2 connectors per blade).
As for a PSU, if you're going to power only a single S3 and not over clock it, just look for one that is at least 500W and has 2 separate PCI-e cables.
I recommend the EVGA 1300 G2. It has 6 PCI-e cables with a total of 8 PCI-e connectors (2 of the cables are doubles). You can easily power 3 S3s at stock clocks with it. If you under clock and under volt your S3 (not sure if the pencil mod trick works on these like it did the S1) and can get them to around 275 - 300W each, then that same PSU will drive 4 units.
Ok, still looking for answer if Corsair VS650 would be good to power 1 S3? I am not good with that stuff, so I will not be modifying server PSUs.
I originally deviated from my corsair cx500's that I used for the S1 and bought some sentry 750w due to the "4 pcie" but those POS won't even power one s3 when hashing starts (it powers off). They would only power half the s3. I am now powering my s3's with some cx500's. My s1's have been running on the same supplies for months... Four are using cx430 which were slightly modified...
Ok, is VS650 good to power 1 S1? Because S1 needs only 1 4pin connector as far as I remember..
Ok, still looking for answer if Corsair VS650 would be good to power 1 S3? I am not good with that stuff, so I will not be modifying server PSUs.
I originally deviated from my corsair cx500's that I used for the S1 and bought some sentry 750w due to the "4 pcie" but those POS won't even power one s3 when hashing starts (it powers off). They would only power half the s3. I am now powering my s3's with some cx500's. My s1's have been running on the same supplies for months... Four are using cx430 which were slightly modified...
Ok, still looking for answer if Corsair VS650 would be good to power 1 S3? I am not good with that stuff, so I will not be modifying server PSUs.
According to the table http://www.corsair.com/~/media/Corsair/download-files/manuals/DC_Cable_consolidation_Rev_28.pdf the VS650 has only one PCIe cable, and therefore is not suitable to run an S3. You need two PCIe cables, four if you plan to overclock (plus higher wattage).EDIT:- above assumes you don't want to use 4-pin molex to PCIe converters.
Hmm I dont know then any other PSU good for powering 1 miner, can someone help me?
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