Set-up to run up to 25 ASIC units - page 4.

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Quote from: CoinHoarder on November 07, 2012, 07:24:33 PM

2. As long as you use powered USB hubs, you can hook up to 144 devices on each computer USB port. Two USB hubs are not necessary, one would do just fine. The only reason I can think of to use two hubs would be to make it more stable (1 USB hub dies, all asics go down.... but if you have 2, only half of them will.) Just make sure to shop around and read reviews. Some hubs are super cheap.

127 devices on each USB port, including the hubs.
Most 7-port hubs are 2 4-port hubs so they count for 2.
The maximum depth for chaining, connecting a hub to another hub, is 5 iirc.
So connecting a 7-port hub to a 7-port hub to a 7-port hub is possible, but you might find out what port you need to connect to.

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Quote from: Unacceptable on November 08, 2012, 12:24:09 AM

For what??

I've been using dual core AMD's (45 watt) cpu's & 1 gig RAM & an old hard drive (IDE) 20 gig & Win7 64bit Ultimate,for my mining rigs for over a year now & notice no difference in mining performance.

Now,if you plan on using that same PC for everyday web browsing or gaming,yes you'll need more.................. Roll Eyes

For windows, x64 windows 7 uses more than a gig all by itself.

Ideally, for your mining machine you'll want at the very least 2 gigs, and that's if you plan on doing nothing else with it. Also, I would highly recommend going SSD for the simple fact that when/if your system has an issue, you can reboot it so much faster than a system with a hdd.

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Quote from: Unacceptable on November 08, 2012, 12:24:09 AM

For what??

I've been using dual core AMD's (45 watt) cpu's & 1 gig RAM & an old hard drive (IDE) 20 gig & Win7 64bit Ultimate,for my mining rigs for over a year now & notice no difference in mining performance.

Now,if you plan on using that same PC for everyday web browsing or gaming,yes you'll need more.................. Roll Eyes

I didn't know that, cool. The reason why I said 2Gb is necessary is because that is what M$ advertises it as a "system requirement". I guess if it works with only 1Gb, then more power to ya! Ram is cheap anyhow.

http://windows.microsoft.com/is-IS/windows7/products/system-requirements

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Quote from: CoinHoarder on November 07, 2012, 08:05:01 PM

Quote from: Inaba on November 07, 2012, 07:44:33 PM

I've run more than 144 on Linux via a netbook... (162 to be exact). It started getting a little flakey after that, but there were other factors that probably contributed. I think as long as your computer has more than 1 USB controller, you can put quite a few on one box.

Damn, that is impressive!

Quote from: Unacceptable on November 07, 2012, 07:43:04 PM

Heck even just 1gig of RAM will work fine

If you're using windows 7 64 bit, 2Gb is neccesary.

For what??

I've been using dual core AMD's (45 watt) cpu's & 1 gig RAM & an old hard drive (IDE) 20 gig & Win7 64bit Ultimate,for my mining rigs for over a year now & notice no difference in mining performance.

Now,if you plan on using that same PC for everyday web browsing or gaming,yes you'll need more.................. Roll Eyes

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Quote from: Inaba on November 07, 2012, 07:44:33 PM

I've run more than 144 on Linux via a netbook... (162 to be exact). It started getting a little flakey after that, but there were other factors that probably contributed. I think as long as your computer has more than 1 USB controller, you can put quite a few on one box.

Damn, that is impressive!

Quote from: Unacceptable on November 07, 2012, 07:43:04 PM

Heck even just 1gig of RAM will work fine

If you're using windows 7 64 bit, 2Gb is neccesary.

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Quote from: Inaba on November 07, 2012, 07:44:33 PM

I've run more than 144 on Linux via a netbook... (162 to be exact). It started getting a little flakey after that, but there were other factors that probably contributed. I think as long as your computer has more than 1 USB controller, you can put quite a few on one box.

Sweet!!!!!! Cool

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I've run more than 144 on Linux via a netbook... (162 to be exact). It started getting a little flakey after that, but there were other factors that probably contributed. I think as long as your computer has more than 1 USB controller, you can put quite a few on one box.

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An old PC/laptop with Win7 or linux should do just fine,single core or dual makes very little difference(lower wattage,the better IMO).Heck even just 1gig of RAM will work fine & an old drive laying around will work too,I have IDE drives of 20 gig just waiting for this Grin

As long as your not drawing power from the USB,144 devices (or more) is correct Wink

Not sure about power supplies just yet,waiting for more concrete info,BUT I know Cablez will have any adapters we may need or he'll make them up for us Cool

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You can run several hundred units off of a netbook. At least BFL units, I dunno about bASIC units.

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I understand the ROI, mine were ordered LONG ago. Others simply seem to want to throw their hat in for fun (like buy 1-2 units) instead of just buying bitcoins directly.

I already have the laptop and it sits there useless.

so two hubs might make sense

and probably 5 psus instead of 2 1250's (already have the psus of either type)

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To start with, if you are thinking of ASICs, then rather than get 25 singles, get a Minirig SC. This would eliminate many of your perceived issues.

Also, make sure you are calculating returns based on a reasonable network difficulty. The network could easily be over 1000 terrahash by time you receive your order. ROI on orders placed now may extend to 2 years.

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Quote from: jjshabadoo on November 07, 2012, 06:36:08 PM

So I'm trying to get my mind around what the best set-up would be for up to 25 ASIC units. Either the BFL SC singles or bASIC.

I have some people who want to buy some units and have me host them.

So let's say you have about 100 watt draw for each unit on average.

Could you run 25 of these units with a laptop that has an i7 quad core cpu, 8gb ram and a 128GB ssd ?

What about USB bandwith ? Can you use a couple high quality usb hubs or will they have bandwith issues ?

Would you run 5 750watt seasonic gold PSUs or could you use 2 1250watt seasonic gold PSUs ?

Or is it better to just add on 5 of these to 5 existing GPU rigs and run separate mining clients ?

I can't answer everything, but I can try to answer a couple things.

1. I think it's unnecessary to get a solid state hard drive. You will hardly be using the HD, the only thing it would speed up would be installation of software, boot up, etc... no need for it to be that fast to mine. Any normal HD should do.

2. As long as you use powered USB hubs, you can hook up to 144 devices on each computer USB port. Two USB hubs are not necessary, one would do just fine. The only reason I can think of to use two hubs would be to make it more stable (1 USB hub dies, all asics go down.... but if you have 2, only half of them will.) Just make sure to shop around and read reviews. Some hubs are super cheap.

3. An i7 is a little overkill also IMO, computers hardly use the CPU much. Hit cntrl-alt-delete and check out your CPU usage. It's probably sitting around 1-2% if you have an i7. I don't think that kind of speed is necessary. I would use a good ole Sempron, but I'm cheap like that.

4. Sorry to be redundant, but 8gb RAM seems high too. 4Gb should be fine I think.

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So I'm trying to get my mind around what the best set-up would be for up to 25 ASIC units. Either the BFL SC singles or bASIC.

I have some people who want to buy some units and have me host them.

So let's say you have about 100 watt draw for each unit on average.

Could you run 25 of these units with a laptop that has an i7 quad core cpu, 8gb ram and a 128GB ssd ?

What about USB bandwith ? Can you use a couple high quality usb hubs or will they have bandwith issues ?

Would you run 5 750watt seasonic gold PSUs or could you use 2 1250watt seasonic gold PSUs ?

Or is it better to just add on 5 of these to 5 existing GPU rigs and run separate mining clients ?

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