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Thanks for the replies everyone.

I just got in my order from Hawkfish today, and my TB250, so I was making my first real rig. Went to power it up for the first time, heard a pop, a burning smell. PSU was DoA, 1200W Platinum EVGA Sad

Now have to wait until Monday amazon says to get my replacement. Hope it didn't hurt any parts I had plugged into it...
legendary
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what is this "brake pedal" you speak of?
okay thanks guys, that's what I wanted to know, I have my cards undervolted as well, just never tried a 1 fan variant. Do you dual mine with the 1 fan variants?

i dual mine with my powercolor single fan red devil 470. temps are in line with my msi dual fan 470. but the single fan card runs at higher rpm so is a bit noisier.
legendary
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'The right to privacy matters'
zec + nvidia = lowest power hash per watt.  simply crush anything AMD has for mining zec.

I still have mostly all AMD  but I see a big switch to nvidia on my part.
newbie
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@navydude GFCI breakers/receptacles are recommended in wet areas, and pop to protect the user from being shocked. That's why they are recommended on the exterior, garage (except for freezer/refrigerator because they can be temperamental and you come home to a defrosted mess), bathroom and kitchen.

There is also AFCI, which depending on how old your home is (in the us I believe after 2005 they started in bedrooms, and now on panel upgrades and new builds are required on other circuits). Arc fault circuit interrupters pop if an arc is sensed, which is temperamental as well.

In a shed type situation that isn't insulated or conditioned GFCI is the smart way to do it.
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Does anyone have an experience with 1 fan variants of cards for mining? (XFX, PowerColor). Do they run a lot hotter than others because of the 1 fan, or is it okay? Also the MSI Armor RX470's, how's their cooling? I've heard that they run hot because they only have 2 heat pipes, but I don't have one to confirm. I have an RX480 Armor with 3 heat pipes and it runs fine.

No Problems here with Powercolor 470 Red Dragon (single large fan) but of course undervolted so one card draws around 100W for ETH from outlet (ZEC mining needs 14% less). The open air rig has a quite large distance (ca. 2 inches) of cards - maybe this helps.

I have single fan XFX rx 470. No issues with it, very silent compared to reference cards. But I'm worried if the fan dies, the card will overheat. If one fan in a dual fan gpu die, it won't overheat as bad.

okay thanks guys, that's what I wanted to know, I have my cards undervolted as well, just never tried a 1 fan variant. Do you dual mine with the 1 fan variants?

No dual mining here, going for the least power draw due to high electricity costs
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http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200460181_200460181


Was considering something like this. Maybe 2 or so...They are expensive but would move some serious air. I think if i can get the air flow great enough 100-105f wouldnt be an issue. I like to keep the temps of my GPUs under 80c and I guess the only way to know is by trying it.
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Does anyone have an experience with 1 fan variants of cards for mining? (XFX, PowerColor). Do they run a lot hotter than others because of the 1 fan, or is it okay? Also the MSI Armor RX470's, how's their cooling? I've heard that they run hot because they only have 2 heat pipes, but I don't have one to confirm. I have an RX480 Armor with 3 heat pipes and it runs fine.

No Problems here with Powercolor 470 Red Dragon (single large fan) but of course undervolted so one card draws around 100W for ETH from outlet (ZEC mining needs 14% less). The open air rig has a quite large distance (ca. 2 inches) of cards - maybe this helps.

I have single fan XFX rx 470. No issues with it, very silent compared to reference cards. But I'm worried if the fan dies, the card will overheat. If one fan in a dual fan gpu die, it won't overheat as bad.

okay thanks guys, that's what I wanted to know, I have my cards undervolted as well, just never tried a 1 fan variant. Do you dual mine with the 1 fan variants?
member
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Does anyone have an experience with 1 fan variants of cards for mining? (XFX, PowerColor). Do they run a lot hotter than others because of the 1 fan, or is it okay? Also the MSI Armor RX470's, how's their cooling? I've heard that they run hot because they only have 2 heat pipes, but I don't have one to confirm. I have an RX480 Armor with 3 heat pipes and it runs fine.

470 Armor OC 4G have 2 heatpipes
480 Armor OC 4G have 3 heatpipes

that's what I thought/said, I was wondering if anyone knows how big of a difference on cooling it makes.
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@ Navy Dude - If I get to do it all over again.  I wouldn't bother with a small shed.  I would build a large structure where I don't need GFI.  GFI is simply not good with PDUs as the more devices you have connected, the more likely 1 device will have issue causing everything to trip.  The constant breaker tripping even during drought weeks tells me it's not humidity.  I've replaced breakers, and the issue is very random and it can happen at night or day time.  This can occur on any of my 4 GFI 30AMP breakers.  This is getting annoying and costly.  Going non GFI 120V is not an option for me as that would consume double the amperage and going non GFI for 240V would be asking for trouble and potential death.  It's not worth the risk.  Cooling wise it's working well but the best you can get with air cooling is same as ambient.   If the outside ambient is 105-110F, I would recommend  turning off for the peak hours where it reaches those temp.  You would lose only a few hours of revenue but will avoid costly damages.  The rest of the non peak hot hrs should always be well below 100F making it safer to run.

Thanks for the heads up. I have to find a way to get them going safely. I lost alot of GPUs last summer and that is costly. What would be the difference in a big shed and small shed and using and not GFCI breakers? I cant see it would make a difference other than if a fire started. But either way its gonna burn!! Big or small. I have all my rigs on 240v non GFCI. Running Two rigs on double pole 20 amp breakers. They are in my house currently but I do want them out soon as possible...Just in case of fire. Plus heat is very unmanageable!
sr. member
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Does anyone have an experience with 1 fan variants of cards for mining? (XFX, PowerColor). Do they run a lot hotter than others because of the 1 fan, or is it okay? Also the MSI Armor RX470's, how's their cooling? I've heard that they run hot because they only have 2 heat pipes, but I don't have one to confirm. I have an RX480 Armor with 3 heat pipes and it runs fine.

470 Armor OC 4G have 2 heatpipes
480 Armor OC 4G have 3 heatpipes
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I'm very impressive, i have a question:
What gpu do you use you said 480 i think it is msi witch version and what is it your hash rate ? 24 / 30 mhs ?
Cause i wanna also build something but i don't have idea how to avoid shit Micron memory controller.

Thanks for any info.
sr. member
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Does anyone have an experience with 1 fan variants of cards for mining? (XFX, PowerColor). Do they run a lot hotter than others because of the 1 fan, or is it okay? Also the MSI Armor RX470's, how's their cooling? I've heard that they run hot because they only have 2 heat pipes, but I don't have one to confirm. I have an RX480 Armor with 3 heat pipes and it runs fine.

No Problems here with Powercolor 470 Red Dragon (single large fan) but of course undervolted so one card draws around 100W for ETH from outlet (ZEC mining needs 14% less). The open air rig has a quite large distance (ca. 2 inches) of cards - maybe this helps.

I have single fan XFX rx 470. No issues with it, very silent compared to reference cards. But I'm worried if the fan dies, the card will overheat. If one fan in a dual fan gpu die, it won't overheat as bad.
member
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Does anyone have an experience with 1 fan variants of cards for mining? (XFX, PowerColor). Do they run a lot hotter than others because of the 1 fan, or is it okay? Also the MSI Armor RX470's, how's their cooling? I've heard that they run hot because they only have 2 heat pipes, but I don't have one to confirm. I have an RX480 Armor with 3 heat pipes and it runs fine.

No Problems here with Powercolor 470 Red Dragon (single large fan) but of course undervolted so one card draws around 100W for ETH from outlet (ZEC mining needs 14% less). The open air rig has a quite large distance (ca. 2 inches) of cards - maybe this helps.
member
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Does anyone have an experience with 1 fan variants of cards for mining? (XFX, PowerColor). Do they run a lot hotter than others because of the 1 fan, or is it okay? Also the MSI Armor RX470's, how's their cooling? I've heard that they run hot because they only have 2 heat pipes, but I don't have one to confirm. I have an RX480 Armor with 3 heat pipes and it runs fine.
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good watercloset will be after mining end
sr. member
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i call this the :



quick & dirty ~ lowdown double "7" dual psu (lowered) build

Shocked if you tell this dirty... Again one of the cleanest/sexiest rigs posted. Really great job man. With yours and yun's pics, now I am ashamed to show my rigs  Cheesy
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@ Navy Dude - If I get to do it all over again.  I wouldn't bother with a small shed.  I would build a large structure where I don't need GFI.  GFI is simply not good with PDUs as the more devices you have connected, the more likely 1 device will have issue causing everything to trip.  The constant breaker tripping even during drought weeks tells me it's not humidity.  I've replaced breakers, and the issue is very random and it can happen at night or day time.  This can occur on any of my 4 GFI 30AMP breakers.  This is getting annoying and costly.  Going non GFI 120V is not an option for me as that would consume double the amperage and going non GFI for 240V would be asking for trouble and potential death.  It's not worth the risk.  Cooling wise it's working well but the best you can get with air cooling is same as ambient.   If the outside ambient is 105-110F, I would recommend  turning off for the peak hours where it reaches those temp.  You would lose only a few hours of revenue but will avoid costly damages.  The rest of the non peak hot hrs should always be well below 100F making it safer to run.


Totally agree, i had a blade chassis with 8 blades running, a eql SAN a fridge running on a GFI plug, with mining gear on it, and never popped, i think my cable is jacked. so now no servers or san, just 1 miner, and fridge and that thing pops every 45 mins. weird. about to run 240 in my garage. on dual pole 80A breaker, i have ~ 4 miners i have to put togethe, but cant due to that dang GFI plug
sr. member
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@ Navy Dude - If I get to do it all over again.  I wouldn't bother with a small shed.  I would build a large structure where I don't need GFI.  GFI is simply not good with PDUs as the more devices you have connected, the more likely 1 device will have issue causing everything to trip.  The constant breaker tripping even during drought weeks tells me it's not humidity.  I've replaced breakers, and the issue is very random and it can happen at night or day time.  This can occur on any of my 4 GFI 30AMP breakers.  This is getting annoying and costly.  Going non GFI 120V is not an option for me as that would consume double the amperage and going non GFI for 240V would be asking for trouble and potential death.  It's not worth the risk.  Cooling wise it's working well but the best you can get with air cooling is same as ambient.   If the outside ambient is 105-110F, I would recommend  turning off for the peak hours where it reaches those temp.  You would lose only a few hours of revenue but will avoid costly damages.  The rest of the non peak hot hrs should always be well below 100F making it safer to run.
legendary
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This is motivating me to start my mining journey very soon, there are many equipment that are needed to start but I need something basic to start and see how the mining really works in the real life.

I'm thinking to buy few graphic cards, check how these automation works and then start purchasing graphic cards on 6-7 at each order.

Can someone estimate how much are the expenses for starting, how much do we expect to earn and when reaching the ROI etc.
legendary
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Mine Mine Mine
i call this the :



quick & dirty ~ lowdown double "7" dual psu (lowered) build
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