Topic: First mining rig (7 GPU) , need advice (Read 1790 times)

Thanks for the help.

Two small questions if possible

-Optimal temps so that the GPU's will last as long as possible?
-Any disadvantage if I combine GPU models, 470-480-fury for example on the same rig?

I am new with mining too

But may I ask, do anyone have heat problem ?

What is the average temperature when you run a 6-GPU (rx480 8G) rig ?

Could we cool it down by using fan ?

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okay  there is a thread here with really nice six card rigs  but 7 is harder I will link the thread


it has 2 parts

part 2

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/data-center-mining-garage-and-man-mining-cave-part-2-1806061

part 1

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/data-center-mining-garage-and-man-mining-cave-1761303


my 3 threads over the last year are good but you may want to read the 2 above as they fit you better then my builds


the links are in the first post
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/third-alt-coin-thread-last-two-were-too-big-builds-links-thoughts-etc-1799555

No need to answer everything, but can any of you point me in the right direction to this?

Maybe a post/blog to read on my questions above?

 such things aren't that easy to find on google.

Thanks @philipma1587 and @Wotan Wipeout

I have been mining with my 3 cards since december on 3 of my work PC's ( I work as IT tehnician so I can use everything there)

My plan is to get experince of cours, I will be using 3 cards, then adding 1 more and 1 more until 7 eventually if possible, I only want the right components from the start

Also I wanted to go for AMD in case I need to switch from Zec to ETH

What I meainly what to know guys, is if I can run (eventually after experience) 7 GPU on Z87 mpower max OR z97 g45 gaming , AND and if any of those requiered any special bios or smth and where could I get it from

Edit: one more reason for wanting the possibility of 7 is that I don't have much space for multiple rigs, so I need to be as compact as possible in order to put the rig in my office )

you are going about this the wrong way.   6 and 7 card rigs are stupid in your case.

why is that?

you are new ?  correct

you can learn plenty with the same mobo and the 3 cards you have.  

you said free ram
you said free cpu
you said cheap mobo
you said you have 3 cards allready

so you need a psu  don't get a monster psu  get a good quality 750 to 850 watt psu  run the 3 cards  for a month .


then  you take off the training wheels  and expand.

you can add 2 or 3 cards maybe 4  if you learn all tricks.

you will have made some money to buy more cards and a second psu can be added to the same rig.

best of all  because you did not rush  if all coins crash and burn in under 30 days you lose almost nothing compared to if you go and buy 3 cards and a big ass psu.

and if coins whale like a mofo you can earn the money to expand in 3 weeks rather then 4 weeks.

1. Look for a used or new Asrock H97 Anniversary
2. I mostly use LC Power Platinum 1200 Watt
3. As a newbie it might be best to buy Nvidia 1070s.
 I prefer Gigabyte G1, Inno3d and Zotac Mini (in this Order, only 1 x 8 Pin!)

Hey, I'm new here and I see you have some cool and helpful people around.

So here's my thing, I'm will be building a GPU mining rig as efficient as possible, and I'd like to have 7 GPU ( I already own 2x Sapphire 480 4gb and 1x with 8GB, 3 in total), 24/7 and last as long as possible, years even.

Here are my questions:

1. Z87 Mpower Max - It has 7 necessary slots and I heard people make it work, but I keep hearing about "shorting the pings on the PCI-E for motherboard to recognize all 7 GPU" I don't know what this means or how to do it, if it's dangerous or not, is there anyone who can help on this. The Reason I like this MB is because I can get it cheap, and I can get 1150 CPU and Ram for it for free , also it has Wi-fi integrated so I can put it in the basement without cables.

Same question for Z97-G45!

Now if you don't recommend the MB above I could look into the Z170 msi Carbon +cpu+ram and try to squeeze some extra cash .... eventually adding a wi-fi usb adapter.

2. PSU- they are not cheap where I come from, and I will be running the rig 24//7 for as many months as I can. Should I get 2x PSU 800w gold with warranty or brand new 1600W gold without warranty from a seller for the same price. Also if I were to get two of them, what adapters should I use and could there be any other problems.  1200W GPU and above are super overpriced, but if necessary I'll look into it.

3. I'd like to keep the GPU's at lowest temps possible, so I'll most likely underclock a little, while getting the best out of it, so what GPU's would you recommend, and could you point me out to tutorials on how to flash their bios so I would get the best hashrate for low temps.

Any other advice would be welcomed because I have worked really hard to raise some cash for the rigs so I wouldn't want to blow it.

Thanks in advance!