ATX
- its more expensive
- not designed for 24/7 (but its not a problem anyway just wear off faster)
+ its more safe (more protection, covered by 80+ standard, designed to work on wide working condition)
+ covered by long warranty
+ more availability
+ does not need custom breakout (all ATX standard))
Server
- less safe (less protection feature than higrade ATX, had strict working condition requirement)
- warranty ? (its complicated to claim RMA)
- less availability
- need custom breakout cables
+ designed for 24/7 with server grade room condition (temp and humidity)
+ cheaper
Topic: Server PSU or ATX PSU? - page 3. (Read 3387 times)
Server PSUs are definitely worth it.
It's also better to use 220v vs 110v.
They both require more work.
If you only have 1,2,3 mining rigs, probably not worth it to go through the effort of using server PSUs and converting to 220v.
If you are running a farm or plan on building 10+, then yeah, get some server PSUs.
In the end, the longer you don't have miners running the more money you are losing. If you have to spend $100 extra on a PSU, but it'll be much shorter to get started mining, then do it. If you want to spend the extra time to get it setup and working correctly, it would be worth it in the long run if you are continually build mining machines.
It's also better to use 220v vs 110v.
They both require more work.
If you only have 1,2,3 mining rigs, probably not worth it to go through the effort of using server PSUs and converting to 220v.
If you are running a farm or plan on building 10+, then yeah, get some server PSUs.
In the end, the longer you don't have miners running the more money you are losing. If you have to spend $100 extra on a PSU, but it'll be much shorter to get started mining, then do it. If you want to spend the extra time to get it setup and working correctly, it would be worth it in the long run if you are continually build mining machines.
Well the normal PSU units will take up to 240V so its really of no consequence. If you are building a large farm I would still go with the EVGA power supply units but instead put the entire rig into a rack mountable 4U case so that you can more effectively utilize space and optimize/control heat better.
Server PSUs are definitely worth it.
It's also better to use 220v vs 110v.
They both require more work.
If you only have 1,2,3 mining rigs, probably not worth it to go through the effort of using server PSUs and converting to 220v.
If you are running a farm or plan on building 10+, then yeah, get some server PSUs.
In the end, the longer you don't have miners running the more money you are losing. If you have to spend $100 extra on a PSU, but it'll be much shorter to get started mining, then do it. If you want to spend the extra time to get it setup and working correctly, it would be worth it in the long run if you are continually build mining machines.
It's also better to use 220v vs 110v.
They both require more work.
If you only have 1,2,3 mining rigs, probably not worth it to go through the effort of using server PSUs and converting to 220v.
If you are running a farm or plan on building 10+, then yeah, get some server PSUs.
In the end, the longer you don't have miners running the more money you are losing. If you have to spend $100 extra on a PSU, but it'll be much shorter to get started mining, then do it. If you want to spend the extra time to get it setup and working correctly, it would be worth it in the long run if you are continually build mining machines.
I don't think prices are quite as good across the pond as here in the U.S. This is the best I could find with a quick search but I don't even think it is cheaper than the Amazon prices that you have probably already seen.
https://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/powersupplies/over1001w/
https://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/powersupplies/over1001w/
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Breakout-Board-w-8x-6-Pin-to-6-2-PCIe-Cables-for-HP-750w-PSU-Ethereum-ETH-GPU/232124777244
I've been trying to track those breakout boards down in the UK, but so far only USA links have been fruitful. The price, along with shipping makes them quite expensive ... anyone know of a UK seller ?
I've been trying to track those breakout boards down in the UK, but so far only USA links have been fruitful. The price, along with shipping makes them quite expensive ... anyone know of a UK seller ?
I'm looking to extend my current set of 6 rigs but with new RX580s drawing more power, I am going to need more than a 1000W PSU to get 6 GPU running off one rig. I can get 1000W EVGAs for about $150.. But to go up to 1200W or 1300W the price jumps to around $260..
NewEgg sell server PSUs - such as https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4A04496806 for around $55.
It looks like you need to buy a breakout board to plug the PCIE cables into such as: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Breakout-Board-w-8x-6-Pin-to-6-2-PCIe-Cables-for-HP-750w-PSU-Ethereum-ETH-GPU/232124777244
My questions are:
1. Is using a server PSU the way to go and any potential problems?
2. For those that do use server PSUs, do you use a separate PSU for the motherboard and risers? If so, do you have to get the switching on done in the right order?
Any advice on this appreciated!
I use pcpartpicker to show me what the best deals are on parts but I can tell you right now that the cheapest non-distributor prices for a 1300W is 219.89. Superbiiz also has them for 179.99 but they are out of stock right now.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1012719-REG/evga_120_g2_1300_xr_supernova_1300_g2_power.html
I'm looking to extend my current set of 6 rigs but with new RX580s drawing more power, I am going to need more than a 1000W PSU to get 6 GPU running off one rig. I can get 1000W EVGAs for about $150.. But to go up to 1200W or 1300W the price jumps to around $260..
NewEgg sell server PSUs - such as https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4A04496806 for around $55.
It looks like you need to buy a breakout board to plug the PCIE cables into such as: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Breakout-Board-w-8x-6-Pin-to-6-2-PCIe-Cables-for-HP-750w-PSU-Ethereum-ETH-GPU/232124777244
My questions are:
1. Is using a server PSU the way to go and any potential problems?
2. For those that do use server PSUs, do you use a separate PSU for the motherboard and risers? If so, do you have to get the switching on done in the right order?
Any advice on this appreciated!
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