At the time that I got them they were a much better deal -- they have since marked them up alot.
The full size / dual fan 1070s were $319.99 when I made the OP.
Oooh, nice! Good snag on your part.
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At the time that I got them they were a much better deal -- they have since marked them up alot.
The full size / dual fan 1070s were $319.99 when I made the OP.
Oooh, nice! Good snag on your part.
Apologies if this was already said, but those evga refurb prices aren't that great, if you're not picky about brand and are a little patient you can find the same or better at Amazon or Newegg...
At the time that I got them they were a much better deal -- they have since marked them up alot.
The full size / dual fan 1070s were $319.99 when I made the OP.
Apologies if this was already said, but those evga refurb prices aren't that great, if you're not picky about brand and are a little patient you can find the same or better at Amazon or Newegg...
** Here is the ATX to EPS adapter that I spoke about in the OP.
** Goes in like so.
** Goes in like so.
Hey sundownz could you provide a link for this adapter please.
Cant seem to find it.
Thanks again for the write up Im trying to upgrade the 475watt into 620watt thatI have sitting on the bench.
Thanks.
You actually have to make it -- here are the two parts:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FL60AI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007RXDDM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And here are the instructions on making it (I found this on Google when I was starting):
https://plus.google.com/photos/111388964237560787781/album/5362166283613539361/5366587361195860994
This is the MOLEX tool I use:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004EGF9Q6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You may be able to use a cheaper one... but I've done dozens of the adapters so I got a nice one.
** Here is the ATX to EPS adapter that I spoke about in the OP.
** Goes in like so.
Hey sundownz could you provide a link for this adapter please.
Cant seem to find it.
Thanks again for the write up Im trying to upgrade the 475watt into 620watt thatI have sitting on the bench.
Thanks.
** Package of XEON X5660 CPUs. I do CPU mining on these and these chips are CHEAP on E-Bay and 3x faster than the one that comes in them & also draw less power.
This has paid off nicely... so far have mined 600k INTENSE coins (CryptoNight) on my CPUs alone.
Current value ~$3400+ USD.
Are you using hardware wallet or?
I am using the QT-Wallet for Intense.
** Package of XEON X5660 CPUs. I do CPU mining on these and these chips are CHEAP on E-Bay and 3x faster than the one that comes in them & also draw less power.
This has paid off nicely... so far have mined 600k INTENSE coins (CryptoNight) on my CPUs alone.
Current value ~$3400+ USD.
Are you using hardware wallet or?
** Package of XEON X5660 CPUs. I do CPU mining on these and these chips are CHEAP on E-Bay and 3x faster than the one that comes in them & also draw less power.
This has paid off nicely... so far have mined 600k INTENSE coins (CryptoNight) on my CPUs alone.
Current value ~$3400+ USD.
Great, keep sharing such positive information
Glad I could be of some help sharing my info =)
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Also... another tip on the HP Z400 machines... if you are upgrading to the X5660 CPUs like I am (for mining CryptoNite) make sure you have flashed the BIOS first. Some of the systems ship with pretty old BIOS versions and will NOT recognize the newer CPUs.
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Also... another tip on the HP Z400 machines... if you are upgrading to the X5660 CPUs like I am (for mining CryptoNite) make sure you have flashed the BIOS first. Some of the systems ship with pretty old BIOS versions and will NOT recognize the newer CPUs.
Hey guys,
I did some cost vs. hash power analysis of all my system types...
4x 1060
3x 1070
3x 1070 Ti
3x 1080
I do have one system with a single 1080 Ti that I'll throw in the mix later.
This is JUST *cost* per "work unit" (whatever that is per algo) -- not factoring in power cost.
Basically... the 1060 systems clean house EVEN when I figure in the cost of the computer itself in nearly every category in terms of up-front costs per work unit.
And a surprise... the 1070 Ti is a *better* value than the regular 1070 at current pricing on almost all algos (except Equihash). I listed the price I used per card which is the best I can find at this time per card type.
Now... I didn't agonize over optimized every card. I simply gave them all the same 85% power rate and some basic overclocking... I did this for my reference mostly as I wanted to be sure building with 1060s is what I wanted to keep doing (and it is).
https://image.ibb.co/fdedLw/GPU_Comparison.jpg
I did some cost vs. hash power analysis of all my system types...
4x 1060
3x 1070
3x 1070 Ti
3x 1080
I do have one system with a single 1080 Ti that I'll throw in the mix later.
This is JUST *cost* per "work unit" (whatever that is per algo) -- not factoring in power cost.
Basically... the 1060 systems clean house EVEN when I figure in the cost of the computer itself in nearly every category in terms of up-front costs per work unit.
And a surprise... the 1070 Ti is a *better* value than the regular 1070 at current pricing on almost all algos (except Equihash). I listed the price I used per card which is the best I can find at this time per card type.
Now... I didn't agonize over optimized every card. I simply gave them all the same 85% power rate and some basic overclocking... I did this for my reference mostly as I wanted to be sure building with 1060s is what I wanted to keep doing (and it is).
https://image.ibb.co/fdedLw/GPU_Comparison.jpg
thanks for putting this together
Hey guys,
I did some cost vs. hash power analysis of all my system types...
4x 1060
3x 1070
3x 1070 Ti
3x 1080
I do have one system with a single 1080 Ti that I'll throw in the mix later.
This is JUST *cost* per "work unit" (whatever that is per algo) -- not factoring in power cost.
Basically... the 1060 systems clean house EVEN when I figure in the cost of the computer itself in nearly every category in terms of up-front costs per work unit.
And a surprise... the 1070 Ti is a *better* value than the regular 1070 at current pricing on almost all algos (except Equihash). I listed the price I used per card which is the best I can find at this time per card type.
Now... I didn't agonize over optimized every card. I simply gave them all the same 85% power rate and some basic overclocking... I did this for my reference mostly as I wanted to be sure building with 1060s is what I wanted to keep doing (and it is).
https://image.ibb.co/fdedLw/GPU_Comparison.jpg
I did some cost vs. hash power analysis of all my system types...
4x 1060
3x 1070
3x 1070 Ti
3x 1080
I do have one system with a single 1080 Ti that I'll throw in the mix later.
This is JUST *cost* per "work unit" (whatever that is per algo) -- not factoring in power cost.
Basically... the 1060 systems clean house EVEN when I figure in the cost of the computer itself in nearly every category in terms of up-front costs per work unit.
And a surprise... the 1070 Ti is a *better* value than the regular 1070 at current pricing on almost all algos (except Equihash). I listed the price I used per card which is the best I can find at this time per card type.
Now... I didn't agonize over optimized every card. I simply gave them all the same 85% power rate and some basic overclocking... I did this for my reference mostly as I wanted to be sure building with 1060s is what I wanted to keep doing (and it is).
https://image.ibb.co/fdedLw/GPU_Comparison.jpg
Good information one picture man,tnx a lot
Really great post, I have been looking at those PCI-e 4 splitter / risers to expand my current rig.
thanx for sharing you photos
an interesting find, the price for the whole system is about the same as good mainboard from asus like Z270A
but the most thing is bad with this setup it take plenty of space, just plenty.
an interesting find, the price for the whole system is about the same as good mainboard from asus like Z270A
but the most thing is bad with this setup it take plenty of space, just plenty.
In my case I have a LOT of space so it works perfect =)
thanx for sharing you photos
an interesting find, the price for the whole system is about the same as good mainboard from asus like Z270A
but the most thing is bad with this setup it take plenty of space, just plenty.
an interesting find, the price for the whole system is about the same as good mainboard from asus like Z270A
but the most thing is bad with this setup it take plenty of space, just plenty.
Still, the price is too good to talk about such cons of whole system, imho.
Thats awesome, I'll look into the Dell T5500.
Can't find any...look nice though
If you want to go the T5500 route e-bay still has some:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Precision-T5500-Intel-Xeon-2-00GHz-4GB-1-25TB-ATI-FireMV-2260-Raid-Win-7Pro/321951000482?hash=item4af5c667a2:g:A6kAAOSw3KFWccFe
I have been doing mostly the Z400s myself.
Thats awesome, I'll look into the Dell T5500.
Can't find any...look nice though
thanx for sharing you photos
an interesting find, the price for the whole system is about the same as good mainboard from asus like Z270A
but the most thing is bad with this setup it take plenty of space, just plenty.
an interesting find, the price for the whole system is about the same as good mainboard from asus like Z270A
but the most thing is bad with this setup it take plenty of space, just plenty.
Great data mate, just exactly what I was looking for!
Hey guys,
I did some cost vs. hash power analysis of all my system types...
4x 1060
3x 1070
3x 1070 Ti
3x 1080
I do have one system with a single 1080 Ti that I'll throw in the mix later.
This is JUST *cost* per "work unit" (whatever that is per algo) -- not factoring in power cost.
Basically... the 1060 systems clean house EVEN when I figure in the cost of the computer itself in nearly every category in terms of up-front costs per work unit.
And a surprise... the 1070 Ti is a *better* value than the regular 1070 at current pricing on almost all algos (except Equihash). I listed the price I used per card which is the best I can find at this time per card type.
Now... I didn't agonize over optimized every card. I simply gave them all the same 85% power rate and some basic overclocking... I did this for my reference mostly as I wanted to be sure building with 1060s is what I wanted to keep doing (and it is).
I did some cost vs. hash power analysis of all my system types...
4x 1060
3x 1070
3x 1070 Ti
3x 1080
I do have one system with a single 1080 Ti that I'll throw in the mix later.
This is JUST *cost* per "work unit" (whatever that is per algo) -- not factoring in power cost.
Basically... the 1060 systems clean house EVEN when I figure in the cost of the computer itself in nearly every category in terms of up-front costs per work unit.
And a surprise... the 1070 Ti is a *better* value than the regular 1070 at current pricing on almost all algos (except Equihash). I listed the price I used per card which is the best I can find at this time per card type.
Now... I didn't agonize over optimized every card. I simply gave them all the same 85% power rate and some basic overclocking... I did this for my reference mostly as I wanted to be sure building with 1060s is what I wanted to keep doing (and it is).
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