Topic: [Question] Riser Cables/Adapter (Read 495 times)
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^ Correct. 16x riser for Gameplay/movies/video/rendering/etc. 1x risers for mining. Some motherboards can't supply the bandwidth if you use all 16x risers, that's why everyone uses 1x.
The way I understand it is that the 16x doesn't give you a benefit for mining. It increases the data bandwidth to and from the card, not the calculations done by the card. So I guess the reason why you would use a 16x instead of a 1x wouldn't be for mining.
I think for running video games on a mining rig, a 16x should theoretically give you a better gameplay experience depending on how the video card leveraged the GPU bandwidth. But if you are strictly talking about mining, then the 1x would be ideal.
When purchasing Risers, I try and look for two things. 1) A Black cable on the Molex adapter. 2) A Capacitor. These two things are a little harder to find, but I like the added insurance policy on protecting my motherboard and cards.
#Edit: Please change the topic to "Riser" instead of Riber...
I think for running video games on a mining rig, a 16x should theoretically give you a better gameplay experience depending on how the video card leveraged the GPU bandwidth. But if you are strictly talking about mining, then the 1x would be ideal.
When purchasing Risers, I try and look for two things. 1) A Black cable on the Molex adapter. 2) A Capacitor. These two things are a little harder to find, but I like the added insurance policy on protecting my motherboard and cards.
#Edit: Please change the topic to "Riser" instead of Riber...
1x risers are better than the rest. usb risers are better than the rest.
Hello all,
Recently I just got back into the mining scene (Haven't mined since bitcoin was at $2). I was able to get a hold of 3 R9 290 TRI-X for a really low price.
I've used riser cable before (The shit IDE 16x to 16x ones) and they would burn out on me. I noticed that new risers (Powered ones with caps) are on the market. I currently saw this one on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PCI-e-express-1X-16x-Riser-Extender-Card-molex-power-50CMS-USB-3-0-Cable-/221337922681?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3388c4ac79
Some miners are using this 1x on the 16x slot on the mother board. Can I connect a 1x on my asRock z77 Extreme3 16x slot?
Why would I use a 16x to 16x riser instead of this 16x to 1x riser (Assuming that I'm going to connect the 1x on the 16x on my mobo)?
Thanks.
Recently I just got back into the mining scene (Haven't mined since bitcoin was at $2). I was able to get a hold of 3 R9 290 TRI-X for a really low price.
I've used riser cable before (The shit IDE 16x to 16x ones) and they would burn out on me. I noticed that new risers (Powered ones with caps) are on the market. I currently saw this one on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PCI-e-express-1X-16x-Riser-Extender-Card-molex-power-50CMS-USB-3-0-Cable-/221337922681?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3388c4ac79
Some miners are using this 1x on the 16x slot on the mother board. Can I connect a 1x on my asRock z77 Extreme3 16x slot?
Why would I use a 16x to 16x riser instead of this 16x to 1x riser (Assuming that I'm going to connect the 1x on the 16x on my mobo)?
Thanks.
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