[Gauging Interest] Pre-built Scrypt (Litecoin) Miners: >1.2MH/s for $1400?

Vorksholk

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Quote from: chriswen on April 13, 2013, 09:22:48 AM

LOL, you're hashing for 7 days before shipping. Anyways I wish you luck. This would be easier for people who don't want to buy all the parts separately.

Yeah, good business model

For $30 extra though we'll point the miner at the buyer's desired pool account for the 7-day testing period.

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LOL, you're hashing for 7 days before shipping. Anyways I wish you luck. This would be easier for people who don't want to buy all the parts separately.

Vorksholk

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Quote from: MKEGuy on April 13, 2013, 03:19:55 AM

Quote from: Vorksholk on April 11, 2013, 08:02:40 PM

Intel Celeron G530 (comes with one core disabled for lower power consumption if you wish)

Have you set this rig up with this processor exactly? Not all Celeron Dual Core processors's allow you to disable a core via Windows.

I dont have the G530 but the 1610 - so I can't say for sure. But just thought I'd mention it because I assumed i would be able to disable a core on mine as well. Only to find out once she was up and running that its definitely not the case!

I've thought of doing something similar but by the time you figure out shipping and all that jazz its hardly worth it. But I have another idea in "beta" testing with a couple of people. Tongue

Actually disabling the core is done through the BIOS, and with my G530 miner that seemed to cut power by ~25W, with no detriment to mining speed

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Quote from: Vorksholk on April 11, 2013, 08:02:40 PM

Intel Celeron G530 (comes with one core disabled for lower power consumption if you wish)

Have you set this rig up with this processor exactly? Not all Celeron Dual Core processors's allow you to disable a core via Windows.

I dont have the G530 but the 1610 - so I can't say for sure. But just thought I'd mention it because I assumed i would be able to disable a core on mine as well. Only to find out once she was up and running that its definitely not the case!

I've thought of doing something similar but by the time you figure out shipping and all that jazz its hardly worth it. But I have another idea in "beta" testing with a couple of people. Tongue

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Good luck with this, this could turn out to be a great seller now with the heavy litecoin adaption. Easy way to get started for the new people.

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Project launched!

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/now-open-1220-for-11mhs-litecoin-miner-vorksholks-mining-solutions-175270

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Quote from: bitcoinnix on April 12, 2013, 07:58:11 AM

Have you actually tried to get W7 & the block chain onto 32GB with 5GB of slack space? How about after system updates and the WinSxS folder becomes enormous?

I'm honestly curious - especially after the Slate Pro debacle with a 64GB SSD having like 48 occupied with the base install before service packs etc.

Edit--Updated to either a 64GB SSD or 250GB Magnetic, buyer gets to choose, price point stays the same. SSD for pool miners, magnetic for soloers.

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I like this idea.I hope this develops further.

lbr

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WinSxS could be cleaned.
Also if you don't update Windows and install a lot of soft frequently it won't grow.

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Quote from: bitcoinnix on April 12, 2013, 07:58:11 AM

Have you actually tried to get W7 & the block chain onto 32GB with 5GB of slack space? How about after system updates and the WinSxS folder becomes enormous?

I'm honestly curious - especially after the Slate Pro debacle with a 64GB SSD having like 48 occupied with the base install before service packs etc.

I'm not planning for people to keep the client on these, just to have windows installed and be mining to a pool

bitcoinnix

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Have you actually tried to get W7 & the block chain onto 32GB with 5GB of slack space? How about after system updates and the WinSxS folder becomes enormous?

I'm honestly curious - especially after the Slate Pro debacle with a 64GB SSD having like 48 occupied with the base install before service packs etc.

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Quote from: Vorksholk on April 11, 2013, 10:03:10 PM

Quote from: wndrbr3d on April 11, 2013, 09:33:55 PM

Why Windows? You could probably shave more off the cost if you just did an Ubuntu/CentOS miner

A Linux version could be offered for $100 off, however I figure with the target market of this product (people who want stuff to work quick and don't want to deal with the learning curve of litecoin mining themselves) would likely feel more comfortable in a Windows environment. As well, Windows would be *almost* a necessity for the gaming version

FYI - good luck getting multiple 7950's to mine Litecoin (Scrypt) on Linux. Something a handful of us have been battling with.

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/first-rig-mining-slow-4x7950s-130mhs-per-164825

Stick with Windows, it just works for Litecoin.

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Based on feedback if this idea goes through, I think I'll offer the choice of either a 32GB SSD or a 250GB magnetic drive.

The 250GB Magnetic would be for people who want to solo mine and need the blockchain, the 32GB SSD for those who are just mining to a pool, and want a tad bit more reliability.

Quote from: iamrickrock on April 11, 2013, 10:39:08 PM

I like the idea, also you may want to try a configuration where you get double or triple the hash power on a single system.

i thought about doing that, but the issue of ventilation in an actual case comes up, as more than two cards won't ventilate well without risers, and risers in an actual computer case won't do too great. Maybe try slamming in 2x7990s at some point?

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Yeah maybe a cheap 120 GB hard drive would work better and probably lower the costs a bit.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822144545

Neverest

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Good luck, the price is good I think. Make sure you are clear about delivery times, shipping costs (that must be huge for these 15kgs beasts?) etc. Need more disk space though.

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Not to be a downer - but with Windows + the block chain on the 32gb SSD, they'd run out of space really quickly, wouldn't they?

My wallet/data for the chain on BTC alone is giant as it is, adding LTC or even another alt currency would eat that up in no time. I'd suggest maybe a hybrid ssd/spin drive combo for more space, and SSD for loading windows? Wouldn't eat too much into cost either

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I like the idea, also you may want to try a configuration where you get double or triple the hash power on a single system.

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In Cryptocoins I Trust

Quote from: Vorksholk on April 11, 2013, 10:03:10 PM

A Linux version could be offered for $100 off, however I figure with the target market of this product (people who want stuff to work quick and don't want to deal with the learning curve of litecoin mining themselves) would likely feel more comfortable in a Windows environment. As well, Windows would be *almost* a necessity for the gaming version

I think your assessment of your target market is spot on (as to using Windows.)

Also, I would try to market this in the Newbie section.

Good luck, great idea.

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Quote from: wndrbr3d on April 11, 2013, 09:33:55 PM

Why Windows? You could probably shave more off the cost if you just did an Ubuntu/CentOS miner

A Linux version could be offered for $100 off, however I figure with the target market of this product (people who want stuff to work quick and don't want to deal with the learning curve of litecoin mining themselves) would likely feel more comfortable in a Windows environment. As well, Windows would be *almost* a necessity for the gaming version

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Why Windows? You could probably shave more off the cost if you just did an Ubuntu/CentOS miner

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