Topic: Fourth alt coin thread last three got oversized. - page 5. (Read 108949 times)

So I have got all my risers and I am trying to do 4 1080ti's on one board with 2 risers.

So that is 10 6/8 pin connectors.  I only have 8 and a 1000W  PSU.   Two of those 8 cables have this kind of cable on it.  WHen is it ok to use this kind of cable.  Can you power one 1080 ti off this cable?
I tested it on an older card and I worked I dunno what kinda power it draws though but it required an 8pin and a 6pin.

My risers are these  https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aliexpress.com%2Fitem%2FUpdated-New-USB-3-0-PCI-E-Express-1x-Extender-Riser-Card-Adapter-SATA-6-PIN%2F32819031074.html&h=ATNjbNrZld8_ZY3wO7SEjlUCp6uV1rVMf0bV4Ozd2RjnMO29kHyjvhTHHg10oV-qmjvGRBlhX4skXRKlDfYGUyzjtNbpz0Rx0PE8jI7PGYcf1nKWpiRZDPkfFxHlk8QhLteMeGieEzw

They come with this kind of cable.  Which I understand is not powerful enough to power 1080ti in a riser.
https://i.imgur.com/8vy7119.jpg

Would this work instead? My only worry is that I will only be able to power one riser this way becuase both PSU's I have only have 125w accross teh +3.3v and +5v rails or do the perifial cables also run on the +12V main rail? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1PC-New-PCI-E-6-Pin-to-2X-4-Pin-Dual-4Pin-Graphics-Video-Display-Card/32731993629.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10152_10065_10151_10068_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10110_10136_10137_10175_10111_10060_10112_10113_10155_10114_5360016_10154_438_10056_10055_10054_10182_10059_100031_10099_10078_10079_10103_10073_10102_10189_10052_10053_10142_10107_10050_10051,searchweb201603_1,ppcSwitch_7&btsid=b7415050-1ce1-4113-b92c-ee351b891843&algo_expid=64f036fc-17d0-4aa3-83ed-2f5bee714d41-1&algo_pvid=64f036fc-17d0-4aa3-83ed-2f5bee714d41

Or this?  The one above is better correct?  https://www.aliexpress.com/item/5PCS-lot-Dual-two-SATA-15-Pin-Male-M-to-PCI-e-Express-Card-6-Pin/32776402943.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10152_10065_10151_10068_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10110_10136_10137_10175_10111_10060_10112_10113_10155_10114_5360016_10154_438_10056_10055_10054_10182_10059_100031_10099_10078_10079_10103_10073_10102_10189_10052_10053_10142_10107_10050_10051,searchweb201603_1,ppcSwitch_7&btsid=b7415050-1ce1-4113-b92c-ee351b891843&algo_expid=64f036fc-17d0-4aa3-83ed-2f5bee714d41-18&algo_pvid=64f036fc-17d0-4aa3-83ed-2f5bee714d41

And lastly I see this as an option. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Factory-Price-6-pin-PCI-Express-to-2-x-PCIe-8-6-2-pin-Motherboard-Graphics/32793579058.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10152_10065_10151_10068_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10110_10136_10137_10175_10111_10060_10112_5360018_10113_10155_10114_10154_438_10056_10055_10054_10182_10059_100031_10099_10078_10079_10103_10073_10102_10189_10052_10053_10142_10107_10050_10051-10050,searchweb201603_1,ppcSwitch_7&btsid=2ed9ddbd-cdcc-415b-80a0-d23908771637&algo_expid=5382d6e8-2ccd-4491-b37c-68090139f379-11&algo_pvid=5382d6e8-2ccd-4491-b37c-68090139f379  I have seasonic and silverstone 1000W PSU the cables that come with them are interchangeable but my EVGA uses a different pinout.  The seasonic and silverstone seem to use a standard pin out so I was thinking those generic cables from ali express might be the go.  Both my 1000W PSU have several free slots for PCI-e Power cables, I just don't have enough left.

Appreciate any help as I am running a whole extra rig that I dont need to run.  

Gentlemen . .

Best settings for ZEC mining on msi aero 1080 TI / White gigabyte 1080 TI / asus 1080 TI grey https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAB945VV4191&cm_re=asus_1080_TI-_-14-126-188-_-Product

Have had to work a ton of OT lately / been consolidating mining gear / moving it around, however i have 8 TI's operational(ish) tdp 70% hovering around 610 sols

What should I do to secure my bitcoins?

First of all, remove all bitcoins possible from banks/exchanges/"hosted wallets". If you can't export your private keys, then you don't actually control the bitcoins. This is a good idea in general, but it's especially important in case of splits. If you're using a Bitcoin bank, then you will have no control over what happens to your coins. Quite possibly, the bank will end up stealing/losing one of the currencies that you should have access to, either through greed/malice or technical incompetence, and the currency they throw away might well be the only one that ends up having any long-term value.

Possible splits are usually predictable some time in advance (see the next section). If in doubt, avoid sending transactions or trusting received transactions 12 hours before and up to a few days after the split time, and check the forum for more news. If a major split happens, I will very likely make a post and news item explaining how to handle the situation. Coins at rest are not at risk.

Generally, after a split:

 - If you want to completely ignore (ie. discard) one of the currencies, and your wallet is already set up to ignore that currency, then you don't have to do anything.
 - If you want to completely ignore (ie. discard) one of the currencies, and your wallet is set up to support only that currency, then you might be able to change the software's settings after the split, or you might have to switch to different wallet software.
 - If you want to use both currencies at the same time or sell one of the currencies, then you will probably have to follow a somewhat-complicated series of steps possibly involving running some extra software in order to cleanly split your coins and eliminate the possibility of replay.
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The next time when a split is predicted to possibly happen is therefore August 1, 2017 at midnight UTC.

do you have a ledger link to purchase one?

Got an answer back from ledger.  They say they will add the functionality in their chrome plugin to choose what chain its operating on.  In essence, a dual-chain device now.


Interesting.  Waiting to see if they have a timeframe for the functionality to be available...

*edit* I just got the response...

"It should be happening in the coming weeks, the next or the week after basically depending how early Segwit2x activation goes"

Excellent.  This leave some easy options for guys like me who can't exactly download/maintain a blockchain because i'm on a cellular link at near all my sites....

I sent some requests for the ability for our hardware wallets (specifically ledger) to have access to both chains after the split.  Should be interesting to see if they take this on;  or I wont be using it anymore, possibly not even after the split.

with all the fantastic returns we have had this past 2 years..... a bit of red here and there is expected

what goes up must come down -- there will be sunshine after rain...

First storm, huh? 

RIP Mining profitability Feelsbadman

 I don't see VEGA having a noticeable effect on ETH mining - same reason the Fury is not much used for ETH, the HBM memory latancy kills the hashrate.
 I DO see a high probability of VEGA being a good mining card for some OTHER stuff though, like ZEC.



 For the small windows - build an air box around them, probably need to use 2x6 or so, with the box being a little larger than the size of your fans - no need to get fancy.
 Then cover the end of the box with plywood, and cut a hole in it to fit the fan.
 Your airflow is still going to be limited by the size of the windows though - and 28 GPUs is probably still going to run pretty hot even if you use a high-end gable fan (there are 16" gable fans rated for 3000+ CFM, and they're designed to handle SOME backpressure in most usage.

 The Rotron fan Phil linked should be a good, reliable unit - I've had Rotron fans go 20+ YEARS in 24/7 usage without issues, and I've got ONE of them that's pushing 35 years old now, and just STARTING to see some bearing wearout problems.[ b]I just don't think 455 CFM is going to be nearly enough to handle the number of GPUs you're talking about.[/b]

well just doing the math, seems we are adding 10000-12000 diff per month and with vega cumming soon, there should be some new cards to buy before those get snapped up

There is quite a bit of wisdom and experience in this thread, so I'll ask for some guidance.

I have around 10 GPUs in my garage, which will be 28 soon. The garage has two small windows (both 8-inch x 13-inch). I need to put some exhaust fan on one of the windows, but it's too small to fit a large enough window fan.

I'm trying to find a way to make a cone or some kind of air duct tunnel that will attach to 16 inch radius window fan on one end and to 8x13 window opening on the other end, with some efficient exhaust. Any ideas how to make such apparatus? Semi rigid air duct? what to use for end attachments? Any ideas?

Going to sell some BTC today... Most of it to cash. But for some of the fractions I'll get some alt-crumbs. Already own a few Sia and DGB, but curious to hear what some knowledgable people here would recommend with the upcoming forks...