Should I invest in GPU mining? - page 3.

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Quote from: philipma1957 on June 08, 2017, 04:48:01 PM

@ op how much did you spend for the six card setup?

300$ for ASRock H81 PRO BTC R2.0
65$ for 9 Risers
1068$ for 3x rx470 (+50$ for shipping forwarding from Italy)
1070$ for 2x gtx1070
256$ for hx1200i PSU (+ around 25$ probably for forwarding the hx1200i from United Kingdom)
53$ for 120 gb SSD
56$ Intel Celeron G1840 Processor 2.8 GHz
25$ 4gb RAM
20$ fans, zip ties, rubber, grid..

I found a local ad for an rx470 pretty cheap, so I planned to buy that one as the 6th one
However, no one is yet answering so I'll probably have to purchase +1 online.

Anyways, so far total is 2718$ and I have to order one more GPU.
+ I paid around 70% of the orders in bitcoin which adds up around 4% fees on average, which would come in total over 2800 USD

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I am not investing in Gpu mining. Because it is so risky and low profitable.

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@ op how much did you spend for the six card setup?

sorry that I missed this.

This is an easy 3 card monster rig.

two 1080 ti's -------------------------1300 on sale
one 1070------------------------------ 369
one 128 gb ssd ----------------------- 40
one 8gb stick of ram ----------------- 50
one i5 7400t cpu---------------------- 130 eBay sale
one gigabyte z270 mobo ------------ 108
one 850 watt pat psu -------------- 112

total ---------------------------------- 2109

does 2300 for skein
does 1750 for zcash at 550 watts.

riser free and you can add 1 more card with a riser if you want to expand to me no one should build a six card rig as the first rig.

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BBT on YouTube said he will have a mining rig case build video next week with several updated designs from his original video.

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Quote from: iluvbitcoins on June 08, 2017, 02:38:12 PM

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Quote from: iluvbitcoins on June 08, 2017, 01:57:09 PM

Hmm

This is pretty cheap
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0722X535Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AR5NTANTFUHVI&psc=1

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-x-Aluminium-Angle-Aluminum-Alloy-Bracket-DIY-RC-Car-Robot-Bracket-Chose-Size-/172616746660?var=&hash=item2830c286a4:m:mB3_tIPVJ3AHNYcElmQx-nQ

I guess I could buy it to build a case.
However, I'd need to find someone selling the angled aluminium, since waiting 2 months for them wouldn't be an option Cheesy

This drill can't even open i don't know, anything.. it's for children toys section, don't waste money on that one.

Hahaha

Well, buying a good drill for one time use isn't very practical Cheesy

Lend it, don't you know anybody from school? Ask the janitor Cheesy

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Quote from: Nokia555 on June 08, 2017, 02:31:36 PM

Quote from: iluvbitcoins on June 08, 2017, 01:57:09 PM

Hmm

This is pretty cheap
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0722X535Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AR5NTANTFUHVI&psc=1

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-x-Aluminium-Angle-Aluminum-Alloy-Bracket-DIY-RC-Car-Robot-Bracket-Chose-Size-/172616746660?var=&hash=item2830c286a4:m:mB3_tIPVJ3AHNYcElmQx-nQ

I guess I could buy it to build a case.
However, I'd need to find someone selling the angled aluminium, since waiting 2 months for them wouldn't be an option Cheesy

This drill can't even open i don't know, anything.. it's for children toys section, don't waste money on that one.

Hahaha

Well, buying a good drill for one time use isn't very practical Cheesy

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Quote from: iluvbitcoins on June 08, 2017, 01:57:09 PM

Hmm

This is pretty cheap
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0722X535Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AR5NTANTFUHVI&psc=1

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-x-Aluminium-Angle-Aluminum-Alloy-Bracket-DIY-RC-Car-Robot-Bracket-Chose-Size-/172616746660?var=&hash=item2830c286a4:m:mB3_tIPVJ3AHNYcElmQx-nQ

I guess I could buy it to build a case.
However, I'd need to find someone selling the angled aluminium, since waiting 2 months for them wouldn't be an option Cheesy

This drill can't even open i don't know, anything.. it's for children toys section, don't waste money on that one.

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if you don't fancy diy i bought a Aerocool Dream Box, works well for me.

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Quote from: iluvbitcoins on June 08, 2017, 01:57:09 PM

Hmm

This is pretty cheap
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0722X535Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AR5NTANTFUHVI&psc=1

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-x-Aluminium-Angle-Aluminum-Alloy-Bracket-DIY-RC-Car-Robot-Bracket-Chose-Size-/172616746660?var=&hash=item2830c286a4:m:mB3_tIPVJ3AHNYcElmQx-nQ

I guess I could buy it to build a case.
However, I'd need to find someone selling the angled aluminium, since waiting 2 months for them wouldn't be an option Cheesy

I would get a corded drill. You should be able to get one for around the same price. It doesn't have any batteries to charge and will have more power than a cordless one. Here in the US we have Harbor Fright Tools, that sells cheap Chinese tools. You can get an electric drill for $20 or less when on sale and a hacksaw with mitre box combo for less than $10. Gpu's and power supplies can be heavy. If you go with angled aluminum, get at least 2mm thick or 3mm preferably. The 1mm or 1/16" pieces are too thin and the case won't be very sturdy. You should be able to get aluminum angles at a home improvement or hardware store.

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Hmm

This is pretty cheap
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0722X535Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AR5NTANTFUHVI&psc=1

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-x-Aluminium-Angle-Aluminum-Alloy-Bracket-DIY-RC-Car-Robot-Bracket-Chose-Size-/172616746660?var=&hash=item2830c286a4:m:mB3_tIPVJ3AHNYcElmQx-nQ

I guess I could buy it to build a case.
However, I'd need to find someone selling the angled aluminium, since waiting 2 months for them wouldn't be an option Cheesy

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Don't you fellow students don't have anything? Mby live nearby or something..? .D

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Quote from: Vann on June 08, 2017, 12:56:16 PM

It doesn't give the dimensions of the crate. But a RX 470/480 can be up to 30+ cm by ~5 cm thick with the risers. I Don't know if that would be deep enough.

I recently did a build of the BBT mining case below out of two 8ft pieces of 1/8" x 3/4" angled aluminum, one 8 ft 1" x 2" piece of pine and #8 1/2" self-tapping screws. The case will fit up to 7 RX 4XX/5XX if you put them about 1 inch apart. The cost of the aluminum angles and screws was ~$3. If you build it out of all wood, the cost would be less than $10. That's a much better design that allows more airflow than using a crate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5xNrlxsCVs

The only tools needed were a drill with a 3/32" hex titanium drill bit to drill pilot holes and a #2 phillips screwdriver bit. A hacksaw with a 32 tooth blade and a plastic miter box to cut the aluminum and wood. It took about 4-5 hours since it was my first time building one. The case is very sturdy and can support up to 7 GPU's.

The problem with that is I don't have a drill or a hacksaw
I'm a student 500 km away from home Cheesy

Quote from: Nokia555 on June 08, 2017, 01:12:08 PM

Btw, why not build a wooden case for miner? Some screws and little bit wood, looks cool and plenty of room.

I don't have the tools to build it with ;(

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Btw, why not build a wooden case for miner? Some screws and little bit wood, looks cool and plenty of room.

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Quote from: iluvbitcoins on June 08, 2017, 12:14:22 PM

Quote from: Vann on June 08, 2017, 11:52:57 AM

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Quote from: iluvbitcoins on June 08, 2017, 11:06:14 AM

Seems like the riser cables I put on order at all4btc got sold out before being ordered Sad

Does it matter what kind of riser cables I order?
Or will any x1 to x16 pcie riser cables work as good?

I use 6-pin PCI-E risers. Three thicker wires that are designed to spread a higher 12V load instead of two used by molex and sata connectors. The 6-pin risers also use four capacitors for a more stable current flow compared to the three used by the molex and sata risers. The good ones also come with a voltage regulator to prevent spikes. Here is a good overview of the different riser types:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxQM8MRGUWs

It's also a good idea to order twice as many risers as you think you will need. Nothing worse than being stuck with a card idle and waiting for risers to arrive.

These would be good right?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/YIKESHU-PCI-E-Powered-Adapter-Extension/dp/B071NMZSZ4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1496940375&sr=8-2&keywords=pci-e+riser+6+pin

I like the push-pin type risers.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kyerivs-PCI-E-Powered-Adapter-Extension/dp/B06ZYCRX7B

They seem to latch on the card more securely than the slider type.

Sweet!

Just ordered 7 of those

+ 3 off ebay for spares Cheesy

Quote from: Nokia555 on June 08, 2017, 12:04:55 PM

Build one Nvidia rig and one AMD rig, less problems and easier to handle, i have this way, no compatibility issues what so ever, like others said, gpu config is pain in the a.. if you have mixed them.
I have 1080TI running like a charm, i personally would buy only 1080ti-s, easier to sell gamers later: http://mylifegadgets.com/GTX1080TI one makes like 11-14$ per day and 300-400$ per month using only 185W power

yeah, but it's double the price of an rx 470 and 50% more than a gtx 1070 Cheesy

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How many GPUs would fit in here? Cheesy

http://www.ebay.com/itm/152561445042?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&var=451960305634&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Also got this for improvisation purposes of creating a case
- 100PCS Self Adhesive Rubber Feet Clear Semicircle Bumpers
- 2PCS Grid Divider Tray Egg Crate Aquarium Fish Tank Filter Bottom Isolate Black White (putting in on top of the crate and GPUs on top if it)
- 100pcs Black White Network Nylon Plastic Cable Wire Zip Tie Cord Strap ( to secure stuff)

It doesn't give the dimensions of the crate. But a RX 470/480 can be up to 30+ cm by ~5 cm thick with the risers. I Don't know if that would be deep enough.

I recently did a build of the BBT mining case below out of two 8ft pieces of 1/8" x 3/4" angled aluminum, one 8 ft 1" x 2" piece of pine and #8 1/2" self-tapping screws. The case will fit up to 7 RX 4XX/5XX if you put them about 1 inch apart. The cost of the aluminum angles and screws was ~$35. If you build it out of all wood, the cost would be less than $10. That's a much better design that allows more airflow than using a crate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5xNrlxsCVs

The only tools needed were a drill with a 3/32" hex titanium drill bit to drill pilot holes and a #2 phillips screwdriver bit. A hacksaw with a 32 tooth blade and a plastic miter box to cut the aluminum and wood. It took about 4-5 hours since it was my first time building one. The case is very sturdy and can support up to 7 GPU's.

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Quote from: Nokia555 on June 08, 2017, 12:34:17 PM

Quote from: iluvbitcoins on June 08, 2017, 12:32:56 PM

Also, I'v ordered this RAM
Looks suspicious af to me, but as far as I know any DDR3 RAM will be good?

Isn't this one a laptop short ram? I think you should get the long DDR3, not for laptops.

Also i would have got Z170 MSI KRAIT Gaming 3x motherboard with DDR4 4gb stick and G3000 pentium low powered processor for it.

Yeah, fuck, I knew it, I'm an idiot, it's even stated in the title xD

Anyway found another RAM.

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Quote from: iluvbitcoins on June 08, 2017, 12:32:56 PM

Also, I'v ordered this RAM
Looks suspicious af to me, but as far as I know any DDR3 RAM will be good?

Isn't this one a laptop short ram? I think you should get the long DDR3, not for laptops.

Also i would have got Z170 MSI KRAIT Gaming 3x motherboard with DDR4 4gb stick and G3000 pentium low powered processor for it.

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Also, I'v ordered this RAM
Looks weird af to me, but as far as I know any DDR3 RAM will be good?

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Yeah i have GTX1070 also, makes 500mh/s @ 108W DGB skein, GTX1080ti makes 860mh/s @185W.

Just having one rig with 6 of them should be pretty easy to handle and makes a nice profit

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Quote from: Vann on June 08, 2017, 11:52:57 AM

Quote from: iluvbitcoins on June 08, 2017, 11:47:29 AM

Quote from: Vann on June 08, 2017, 11:10:37 AM

Quote from: iluvbitcoins on June 08, 2017, 11:06:14 AM

Seems like the riser cables I put on order at all4btc got sold out before being ordered Sad

Does it matter what kind of riser cables I order?
Or will any x1 to x16 pcie riser cables work as good?

I use 6-pin PCI-E risers. Three thicker wires that are designed to spread a higher 12V load instead of two used by molex and sata connectors. The 6-pin risers also use four capacitors for a more stable current flow compared to the three used by the molex and sata risers. The good ones also come with a voltage regulator to prevent spikes. Here is a good overview of the different riser types:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxQM8MRGUWs

It's also a good idea to order twice as many risers as you think you will need. Nothing worse than being stuck with a card idle and waiting for risers to arrive.

These would be good right?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/YIKESHU-PCI-E-Powered-Adapter-Extension/dp/B071NMZSZ4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1496940375&sr=8-2&keywords=pci-e+riser+6+pin

I like the push-pin type risers.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kyerivs-PCI-E-Powered-Adapter-Extension/dp/B06ZYCRX7B

They seem to latch on the card more securely than the slider type.

Sweet!

Just ordered 7 of those

+ 3 off ebay for spares Cheesy

Quote from: Nokia555 on June 08, 2017, 12:04:55 PM

Build one Nvidia rig and one AMD rig, less problems and easier to handle, i have this way, no compatibility issues what so ever, like others said, gpu config is pain in the a.. if you have mixed them.
I have 1080TI running like a charm, i personally would buy only 1080ti-s, easier to sell gamers later: http://mylifegadgets.com/GTX1080TI one makes like 11-14$ per day and 300-400$ per month using only 185W power

yeah, but it's double the price of an rx 470 and 50% more than a gtx 1070 Cheesy

----------------------

How many GPUs would fit in here? Cheesy

http://www.ebay.com/itm/152561445042?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&var=451960305634&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Also got this for improvisation purposes of creating a case
- 100PCS Self Adhesive Rubber Feet Clear Semicircle Bumpers
- 2PCS Grid Divider Tray Egg Crate Aquarium Fish Tank Filter Bottom Isolate Black White (putting in on top of the crate and GPUs on top if it)
- 100pcs Black White Network Nylon Plastic Cable Wire Zip Tie Cord Strap ( to secure stuff)

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Build one Nvidia rig and one AMD rig, less problems and easier to handle, i have this way, no compatibility issues what so ever, like others said, gpu config is pain in the a.. if you have mixed them.
I have 1080TI running like a charm, i personally would buy only 1080ti-s, easier to sell gamers later: http://mylifegadgets.com/GTX1080TI one makes like 11-14$ per day and 300-400$ per month using only 185W power

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