Topic: Antminer S3 PSU question (Read 8900 times)

What about this one?? cheap, 900w, modular:

http://www.pccomponentes.com/tacens_valeo_v_900w_80_plus_silver_modular.html

Tacens Valeo V 900W 80 Plus Silver Modular

That thing may call itself 900W but it's more like a 650W PSU. The 12V only puts out 51A, 51A*12V = 612Watts

This Seasonic Gold 650W puts out 54A.

A Seasonic 650 beats that "900" watt imposter. You get what you pay for.

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Quote from: Gumbork on July 28, 2014, 09:37:52 AM

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.

Yes. S3 is only 366W. A 650w PSU can safely run one.

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What about this one?? cheap, 900w, modular:

http://www.pccomponentes.com/tacens_valeo_v_900w_80_plus_silver_modular.html

Tacens Valeo V 900W 80 Plus Silver Modular

Buy at least gold grade and above. Silver is no way..

i have right now 2 of this PSU and perfect

Corsair CX750M 750W 80 Plus Bronce Modular

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What about this one?? cheap, 900w, modular:

http://www.pccomponentes.com/tacens_valeo_v_900w_80_plus_silver_modular.html

Tacens Valeo V 900W 80 Plus Silver Modular

Buy at least gold grade and above. Silver is no way..

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Quote from: bobsag3 on July 28, 2014, 07:29:10 AM

What about this one?? cheap, 900w, modular:

http://www.pccomponentes.com/tacens_valeo_v_900w_80_plus_silver_modular.html

Tacens Valeo V 900W 80 Plus Silver Modular

I will look at it. my spanish is un poco but I will make an attempt

I did a google translation
http://www.pccomponentes.com/tacens_valeo_v_900w_80_plus_silver_modular.html

the single 12v rail is 612 watts that means 1 machine for sure not 2.

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What about this one?? cheap, 900w, modular:

http://www.pccomponentes.com/tacens_valeo_v_900w_80_plus_silver_modular.html

Tacens Valeo V 900W 80 Plus Silver Modular

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Quote from: oskuro on July 28, 2014, 07:13:50 AM

Quote from: bobsag3 on July 28, 2014, 07:04:15 AM

Quote from: oskuro on July 28, 2014, 07:13:50 AM

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??

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 Sad

http://minersource.net/products/delta-dps2000w-server-power-supply
Even with international shipping should come out cheaper than the ebay link, and we will have the boards in stock as soon as they are available.

i dont think so Sad

Prize is GREAT, 39,99 PSU, but delivery.... 85.38 $ cheapest one for spain.... Sad

i think i will have to find it here in europe.

And there´s no way to buy those boards here in europe also???. because delivery to spain is so expensive

The delivery cost would be much cheaper for multiple units, I think its only an extra $5-10 per PSU after the first. The boards are manufactured here in the US so there is not EU option to buy the boards right now, sorry.

and i think i would have to pay also customs maybe. Arggggg i will have to move to the USA Grin

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Quote from: bobsag3 on July 28, 2014, 07:04:15 AM

Quote from: bobsag3 on July 28, 2014, 07:04:15 AM

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??

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 Sad

http://minersource.net/products/delta-dps2000w-server-power-supply
Even with international shipping should come out cheaper than the ebay link, and we will have the boards in stock as soon as they are available.

i dont think so Sad

Prize is GREAT, 39,99 PSU, but delivery.... 85.38 $ cheapest one for spain.... Sad

i think i will have to find it here in europe.

And there´s no way to buy those boards here in europe also???. because delivery to spain is so expensive

The delivery cost would be much cheaper for multiple units, I think its only an extra $5-10 per PSU after the first. The boards are manufactured here in the US so there is not EU option to buy the boards right now, sorry.

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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??

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 Sad

http://minersource.net/products/delta-dps2000w-server-power-supply
Even with international shipping should come out cheaper than the ebay link, and we will have the boards in stock as soon as they are available.

i dont think so Sad

Prize is GREAT, 39,99 PSU, but delivery.... 85.38 $ cheapest one for spain.... Sad

i think i will have to find it here in europe.

And there´s no way to buy those boards here in europe also???. because delivery to spain is so expensive

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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??

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 Sad

http://minersource.net/products/delta-dps2000w-server-power-supply
Even with international shipping should come out cheaper than the ebay link, and we will have the boards in stock as soon as they are available.

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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

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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??

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 Sad

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Quote from: Tupsu on July 27, 2014, 04:33:07 PM

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??

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.

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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

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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??

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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).

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Quote from: jonnybravo0311 on July 26, 2014, 02:34:51 PM

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

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Quote from: Two4D on July 27, 2014, 05:43:52 AM

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. Wink

Quote from: Johnsinkler82 on July 27, 2014, 06:01:52 AM

Thanks Rabinovitch,

- you are welcome!

Quote from: ZiG on July 26, 2014, 06:17:51 PM

Hey guys...Please, hook up all your 4 PCI-E connectors... Wink

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...

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Quote from: Two4D on July 27, 2014, 05:43:52 AM

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.

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Quote from: Two4D on July 27, 2014, 05:43:52 AM

Quote from: Rabinovitch on July 27, 2014, 05:28:27 AM

Quote from: Johnsinkler82 on July 27, 2014, 03:14:10 AM

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 ?

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Quote from: Rabinovitch on July 27, 2014, 05:28:27 AM

Quote from: Johnsinkler82 on July 27, 2014, 03:14:10 AM

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?

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Quote from: Johnsinkler82 on July 27, 2014, 03:14:10 AM

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.

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Quote from: Two4D on July 26, 2014, 02:59:19 PM

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

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Quote from: Two4D on July 26, 2014, 02:59:19 PM

Quote from: jonnybravo0311 on July 26, 2014, 02:34:51 PM

Quote from: Two4D on July 26, 2014, 02:13:53 PM

Quote from: jonnybravo0311 on July 26, 2014, 02:34:51 PM

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..

Your memory is failing you, then

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..

You've probably seen 4 pin molex to PCI-e adapters. As far as I know, all PCI-e connectors are either 6 or 8 (as a 6+2 setup) pins.

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.

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Quote from: Two4D on July 26, 2014, 02:13:53 PM

Quote from: Two4D on July 26, 2014, 02:13:53 PM

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..

Your memory is failing you, then

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..

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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..

Your memory is failing you, then

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.

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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..

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Quote from: Two4D on July 26, 2014, 09:23:08 AM

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...

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Quote from: Stinky_Pete on July 26, 2014, 09:17:21 AM

Quote from: Two4D on July 26, 2014, 09:23:08 AM

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?

Take a look at that table, find the PSUs with 2 PCIe, and enough power. Plenty of choices.

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Quote from: Stinky_Pete on July 26, 2014, 09:17:21 AM

Quote from: Stinky_Pete on July 26, 2014, 09:17:21 AM

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?

here are photos of 1 cable into 2 pcie plugs this will over heat--------------- notice I leave one plug empty. I use the second plug for a gridseed blade

I can point out quite a few good psu's for you. just let me know the country you live in.

(if you are in the usa I have 4 or 5 good ones I could send one to you)

second shot

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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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Quote from: kgb2mining on July 26, 2014, 08:35:46 AM

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.

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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.

For 1 S3 you should be fine. Even over clocking it it shouldn't pull more than 450 watts, which is about only 75% efficiency. Most PSU's can handle 75-80% efficiency without issue, and Corsair has good products in general.

Ok good, what about the cables? Is it ok if 2x 6pin connectors are on the same cable?

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