Topic: How can I use a server power supply for mining? (Read 1858 times)
I'm using that same power supply to power the cards in my rig. It is ok to leave it on while your system reboots.
I'm interested as well, subbed for your results!
either buy one of these kits or peace one to gather by looking at the parts then search on ebay or Amazon . I never seem to have cash when they have them in stock so i ll buy my own parts and put a kit to gather and pally cost me less .
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/server-psu-powered-gpu-rig-packages-picos-risers-adapter-cables-etc-1864539
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/server-psu-powered-gpu-rig-packages-picos-risers-adapter-cables-etc-1864539
Thanks! I'll take a look at that. It's not an ideal solution, but the price is very tempting.
Would it be a bad idea to just leave that PSU on while the other one was rebooting?
Would it be a bad idea to just leave that PSU on while the other one was rebooting?
You would need to turn them on separately, when we had that setup we turned the atx psu on first and then the server psu after a few seconds. A better option (imo) would be an adapter like this --- http://www.add2psu.com/ --- for <$20 on Amazon or elsewhere on the web to link both PSUs together. You would need a custom cable for that, which can be made by a member on these forums (I have to look up the name). I think this adapter would work too, but I have not tried it, so get someone to verify that before using one... https://www.amazon.com/Pin-ATX-PCI-Express-Adapter/dp/B018B9ACA4 --- 
********* the user I was thinking of is Cryptowatch420, you can see the cables he made in order to use only a server PSU about halfway down the page on this thread ___ https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1806061.660
********* the user I was thinking of is Cryptowatch420, you can see the cables he made in order to use only a server PSU about halfway down the page on this thread ___ https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1806061.660
I've built 3 rigs now using conventional power supplies and they all work great. Some friends have asked me to build some for them, so I am looking into other options.
Searching Newegg, I came across this power supply:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA7GT5NK5071
I am curious as to how this would hook up. I currently use 2x 700W power supplies and use a 24-pin splitter, which signals the 2nd power supply to turn on when the first is turned on. How would this power supply know when to turn on? I don't see any way to connect it via the traditional 24-pin splitter.
Also, it looks like it fits into a server case.
I am intrigued by this user's build using a Rosewill server case.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/first-ethereum-mining-rig-and-my-take-on-the-rosewill-build-1859472
Keeping it enclosed would certainly be beneficial, especially if I was helping someone else build a rig. It could keep the components protected.
Could I use a traditional ~400w power supply for motherboard + SSD and then use the above mentioned power supply for the mining cards? How would that work? Anyone have experience with those types of power supplies?
Searching Newegg, I came across this power supply:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA7GT5NK5071
I am curious as to how this would hook up. I currently use 2x 700W power supplies and use a 24-pin splitter, which signals the 2nd power supply to turn on when the first is turned on. How would this power supply know when to turn on? I don't see any way to connect it via the traditional 24-pin splitter.
Also, it looks like it fits into a server case.
I am intrigued by this user's build using a Rosewill server case.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/first-ethereum-mining-rig-and-my-take-on-the-rosewill-build-1859472
Keeping it enclosed would certainly be beneficial, especially if I was helping someone else build a rig. It could keep the components protected.
Could I use a traditional ~400w power supply for motherboard + SSD and then use the above mentioned power supply for the mining cards? How would that work? Anyone have experience with those types of power supplies?
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