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umine

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Quote from: Helios45 on December 08, 2017, 12:01:24 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys, I have no issues with temperature as my rig is running around 65 degrees with 45% fan

And btw the GPU's are ZOTAC mini's

Good working temperatures. If it works stable then it need NO changes. As said: "Does it work? Everyday work? Sure? Then DON'T touch" Cheesy

Handmade rig is creativity. From rig to rig your skill will rise and will make more suitable models until you reach the perfect

Helios45

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Thanks for the feedback guys, I have no issues with temperature as my rig is running around 65 degrees with 45% fan

And btw the GPU's are ZOTAC mini's

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Quote from: Helios45 on November 23, 2017, 12:47:52 PM

Also the other thing that's confusing me is the powered risers, I've seen many recommendations to stay away from using SATA power cables, if the riser has a molex connector, is it possible to connect it to the PSU using molex to molex cable?

Yes, of course, it is better to use molex without an adapter sata-molex, the adapter is a weak link.

millsys

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I wouldn't recommend that configuration for air flow, the Gigabyte Windforce actually force about half the heat out of the bottom of those cards as you have them mounted. So half your heat is being blown down onto the motherboard right now. Probably be fine indoors or look heat algo. This design I use will use 1/3rd of the space and move the heat out the back https://imgur.com/a/fG7b9

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Quote from: Helios45 on December 06, 2017, 04:30:45 PM

There we go guys

Why do you choose vertical arrangement of GPUs? You have no external airflow. So horizontal placement is better I think. What are the temperatures of the GPUs when you mining?
Anyway it's great setup for the first rig. Congrats

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Quote from: Helios45 on December 07, 2017, 03:07:22 PM

Quote from: EasternRig on December 07, 2017, 09:58:07 AM

Sweet setup. How is Your rig doing so far?

Not bad, spent a ton of time changing the settings and taking note of the hash rate I'm getting for different miners

It appeared that my 1070s are mostly profitable around 60% TDP and that surprisingly memory OC doesn't do anything to improve my hash rate however I'm getting very good results from +200 core clock

Depends on type of hash, please share your current settings, here are mine for Cryptonight, Neoscrypt, Groestl

6 Gigabyte cards= 80/140/520/auto - 3921 H/s (takes awhile) - Electroneum Cryptonight
6 Asus cards = 80/140/520/auto - 4055 H/s (takes awhile) - Electroneum Cryptonight
   memory crash, adjusted to 366 - 3930 H/s

6 Gigabyte cards - 90/50/100/75 = 5255 kH/s Trezarcoin Neoscrypt Intensity 21
   try 150/150 see if stable could be 5450
6 Asus cards - 90/100/150/75 = 5001 kH/s Trezarcoin Neoscrypt Intensity 21
   ccminer815 - 85/140/430/0 = 6078 kH/s Trezarcoin Neoscrypt Intensity 15
   ccminer815 - 85/140/300/0 = 6083 kH/s Trezarcoin Neoscrypt Intensity 15
6 Gigabyte cards = 90/0/-15/70 - 220 MH/s using 21 intensity GRS Groestl
6 Asus cards = 90/0/-15/70 - 204 MH/s using 22 intensity GRS Groestl

5 Gigabyte cards - 90/150/150/70 = 5480 Vivocoin Neoscrypt Intensity 15 using ccminer 8.15

EasternRig

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Sounds good. Keep us posted on Your progress and good luck

Helios45

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Quote from: EasternRig on December 07, 2017, 09:58:07 AM

Sweet setup. How is Your rig doing so far?

Not bad, spent a ton of time changing the settings and taking note of the hash rate I'm getting for different miners

It appeared that my 1070s are mostly profitable around 60% TDP and that surprisingly memory OC doesn't do anything to improve my hash rate however I'm getting very good results from +200 core clock

EasternRig

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Sweet setup. How is Your rig doing so far?

Helios45

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There we go guys

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You can choose 2x750w power supply to power you 6 gpu. With 1500w, you can still add 2 morp cards in the future of your mobo is able to add 8 gpu. As with the risers, ver009 is the lates though I have not read recent reviews. I guess the durability of theae risers were merely a lottery since there are no credible manufacturer of these. Good choice on nvidia as you dont have to do bios mod. Goodluck and happy mining.

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How is the mining going? In total what was your outlay around abouts to put the rig together?

Good luck!

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Quote from: Helios45 on November 26, 2017, 02:38:55 PM

Thanks, I realized when I unboxed my Zotac mini that it needs only 8pin power, happy days

As of the risers I will see what kind of cables I get with my PSU's, though I have enough peripherals connections on the PSU's to connect each riser on its own

GL with your rig creation!
Would be nice to see the result (some photos of working equipment). Each mining rig is own way unique. Everytime it can be found an interesting and original idea of mining rig construction

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Quote from: umine on November 26, 2017, 06:52:31 AM

Quote from: Helios45 on November 23, 2017, 12:47:52 PM

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I understand that there are precautions to take when using dual PSU like using a proper adapter (I'm getting the add2psu adapter), the only thing that is confusing me is how the 6x 1070s will be connected to the PSU, I see conflicting information about the 1070 gpu's as some people indicate they use a single 8 pin connection and others saying the 1070 requires more than one 8 pin connection, can you guys confirm how I should be connecting my 1070s ?
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It depends on GPU model: Palit has one 8-pin connector, MSI Gaming has 8+6 pin, EVGA SC has 8+8 pin (!!! Why for card with 150W TDP). You should connect all proper connectors to your GPU

Quote from: Helios45 on November 23, 2017, 12:47:52 PM

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Also the other thing that's confusing me is the powered risers, I've seen many recommendations to stay away from using SATA power cables, if the riser has a molex connector, is it possible to connect it to the PSU using molex to molex cable?
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SATA Power connector uses 18AWG cable (in normal brand PSUs). It's quite enough for powering one riser. But you should check the cable after connecting and mining begin by finger method (The cable has not to be hot)

Thanks, I realized when I unboxed my Zotac mini that it needs only 8pin power, happy days

As of the risers I will see what kind of cables I get with my PSU's, though I have enough peripherals connections on the PSU's to connect each riser on its own

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Quote from: karmakeddon on November 26, 2017, 05:52:20 AM

Those 1070's looks like a good score! Did you get them during the Black Friday sale? I would suggest waiting for tomorrow too if you are still buying some more components as there will be a Cyber Monday sale still coming up and you might be able to snag other components you would need such as PSU's on the cheaper side.

Yep it was a black friday deal and they quickly sold out, i had to drive 400kms to get them from the only store that still had inventory
Bought also all the rest of my components from newegg/amazon, plenty of black friday deals too

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Quote from: Helios45 on November 23, 2017, 12:47:52 PM

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I understand that there are precautions to take when using dual PSU like using a proper adapter (I'm getting the add2psu adapter), the only thing that is confusing me is how the 6x 1070s will be connected to the PSU, I see conflicting information about the 1070 gpu's as some people indicate they use a single 8 pin connection and others saying the 1070 requires more than one 8 pin connection, can you guys confirm how I should be connecting my 1070s ?
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It depends on GPU model: Palit has one 8-pin connector, MSI Gaming has 8+6 pin, EVGA SC has 8+8 pin (!!! Why for card with 150W TDP). You should connect all proper connectors to your GPU

Quote from: Helios45 on November 23, 2017, 12:47:52 PM

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Also the other thing that's confusing me is the powered risers, I've seen many recommendations to stay away from using SATA power cables, if the riser has a molex connector, is it possible to connect it to the PSU using molex to molex cable?
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SATA Power connector uses 18AWG cable (in normal brand PSUs). It's quite enough for powering one riser. But you should check the cable after connecting and mining begin by finger method (The cable has not to be hot)

karmakeddon

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Those 1070's looks like a good score! Did you get them during the Black Friday sale? I would suggest waiting for tomorrow too if you are still buying some more components as there will be a Cyber Monday sale still coming up and you might be able to snag other components you would need such as PSU's on the cheaper side.

Helios45

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The first and most important pieces of my rig have just arrived, feeling so excited and looking forwad to receiving the rest of the parts so that I can start assembling it

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it is up to you, i dont mind

I like EVGA, they are cool and quiet. One of my right consumes almost 1200 Watt that PSU promises to produce and no problems at all.

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Those EVGA psu's are good, but i do use a corsair on mine. A 1400 watt Corsair PSU powers my 6 gpu rig. It is almost the same price as the evga ones too.

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