Thanks all for the replies...
6x Sapphire Pulse RX 580 rig up and running...
Topic: Single 12 GPU Rig Vs Two 6 GPU Rigs-Which would be better? (Read 386 times)
Thanks all for the replies...
6x Sapphire Pulse RX 580 rig up and running...
all this noobs experts here recommending 6 cards rig dont know how to config a stable 12card rig under windows
im running several 12gpu rigs on windows 10 without problems
im running several 12gpu rigs on windows 10 without problems
For reference, I've had up to 12 running on my B250 Mining Expert - under LINUX - without issues.
It's down to 7 now for the reasons I cited above, AND because it fits into my infrastructure that way a LOT better.
12 cards in a rig is ALWAYS going to be less stable than 6 cards in a rig - and Windows doesn't understand what the term "stable" means with their consumer-grade OS releases.
It's also trivial to "clone" a LINUX setup without needing 3'd party software to handle the job, though if you already have and are comfortable with stuff like "Ghost" it's not hard for Windows.
Calling someone a "noob" because they disagree with you just shows how "noob" YOU are.
if I more comfortable used two RIG, each Rig has max 6 cards because of easy control when has a problem. moreover, my Rig has a mix series such 3xRX series and 3 R9 series.
all this noobs experts here recommending 6 cards rig dont know how to config a stable 12card rig under windows
im running several 12gpu rigs on windows 10 without problems
im running several 12gpu rigs on windows 10 without problems
First of all, since you said Windows you obviously dont really know what you are saying. I say that a 6 card rig is better because i have managed literally THOUSANDS of GPU rigs. The way to make them stable is run 6 cards on linux. I can show you a fleet of mining rigs with 150 day + uptimes, which windows just cant match.
dont tell me what i know or not, i give a fuck i´ve you even would manage millions rigs
your answer just shows you obviously dont know what you are doing
stable linux rigs = for noobs
stable windows rigs = people need to know what they do
anyway i give a fuck dont have time to teach noobs, go manage your 1000 rigs and jerk off
all this noobs experts here recommending 6 cards rig dont know how to config a stable 12card rig under windows
im running several 12gpu rigs on windows 10 without problems
im running several 12gpu rigs on windows 10 without problems
First of all, since you said Windows you obviously dont really know what you are saying. I say that a 6 card rig is better because i have managed literally THOUSANDS of GPU rigs. The way to make them stable is run 6 cards on linux. I can show you a fleet of mining rigs with 150 day + uptimes, which windows just cant match.
yeah my six seven eight card linux rigs run months on end.
but don't let the trollers make you angry
all this noobs experts here recommending 6 cards rig dont know how to config a stable 12card rig under windows
im running several 12gpu rigs on windows 10 without problems
im running several 12gpu rigs on windows 10 without problems
First of all, since you said Windows you obviously dont really know what you are saying. I say that a 6 card rig is better because i have managed literally THOUSANDS of GPU rigs. The way to make them stable is run 6 cards on linux. I can show you a fleet of mining rigs with 150 day + uptimes, which windows just cant match.
all this noobs experts here recommending 6 cards rig dont know how to config a stable 12card rig under windows
im running several 12gpu rigs on windows 10 without problems
im running several 12gpu rigs on windows 10 without problems
Everyone is pretty much on the same page. 2 x 6 is better than 1 x 12
Personally I do 8 or 9 card rigs. 12 is too much of a pain to troubleshoot. 8 is nice because if one card fails or is RMA'd, you're still running 7 cards. A 6 card with one or two cards missing is a waste. Plus sometimes in the peaks and valleys of GPU shortage season, you may want to sell some cards and then buy new ones when prices drops. These are different strategies though. Your question is answered by doing two 6 card rigs, no question about it.
Personally I do 8 or 9 card rigs. 12 is too much of a pain to troubleshoot. 8 is nice because if one card fails or is RMA'd, you're still running 7 cards. A 6 card with one or two cards missing is a waste. Plus sometimes in the peaks and valleys of GPU shortage season, you may want to sell some cards and then buy new ones when prices drops. These are different strategies though. Your question is answered by doing two 6 card rigs, no question about it.
I prefer 2 6-card rigs, easier to set each up, tend to be more reliable, lose less income when a rig goes down, easier and faster to troubleshoot when a rig goes down.
Tradeoff is that it is USUALLY a little less expensive to build a single 12-card rig - motherboard will cost somewhat more, but 1 CPU one set of RAM one hard drive/SSD provides a bit of savings.
Tradeoff is that it is USUALLY a little less expensive to build a single 12-card rig - motherboard will cost somewhat more, but 1 CPU one set of RAM one hard drive/SSD provides a bit of savings.
Also, I googled but couldn't find an answer for this:-
Will the Hash rate/Finding share and Accepted shares be same on one 6 GPU rig as compared to two 3 GPU rigs, or one has more efficiency in mining than the other set up.
Will the Hash rate/Finding share and Accepted shares be same on one 6 GPU rig as compared to two 3 GPU rigs, or one has more efficiency in mining than the other set up.
Each card works on its own thread, they are not working together on a single problem so it doesnt matter how they are spaced out.
Also, I googled but couldn't find an answer for this:-
Will the Hash rate/Finding share and Accepted shares be same on one 6 GPU rig as compared to two 3 GPU rigs, or one has more efficiency in mining than the other set up.
If both rigs have exactly the same components and graphics cards then you’re going to get nearly the same hashrate and shares. The same goes for all other setups like 12 GPUs vs 6 GPUs, etc. Will the Hash rate/Finding share and Accepted shares be same on one 6 GPU rig as compared to two 3 GPU rigs, or one has more efficiency in mining than the other set up.
Also, I googled but couldn't find an answer for this:-
Will the Hash rate/Finding share and Accepted shares be same on one 6 GPU rig as compared to two 3 GPU rigs, or one has more efficiency in mining than the other set up.
Will the Hash rate/Finding share and Accepted shares be same on one 6 GPU rig as compared to two 3 GPU rigs, or one has more efficiency in mining than the other set up.
If you find nvidia 1070's at under 500
or rx 580's at under 350 those are very good prices.
I prefer nvidia but if I could get rx 580's for say 299 usd I would jump at that price.
Nope the prices wouldn't be so low here in India. But a small +ve is that Electricity is FREE for me.
May be I'll start off with a 6 GPU rig and see how it turns out and may be wait for / hope for GPU prices to drop and go for another rig.
for space efficiency, sure single GPUs RIG but for efficiency solve problems (if have a problem with those devices), choose 2xRIG, that's better.
How will you save space? There is a minimum distance between the GPU about 10-15 cm in order not to reduce the cooling efficiency. Length of rig 12, the GPU will be the same as the length of the 2x6 GPU rigs. The cost of the equipment will be approximately the same. I don't see any reason to increase the number of GPU on one rig.some 12 card rigs 2x stack they are taller then a six card rig.
there are other reasons for 12 card rigs . smos charges 2 bucks per rig per month
so 10 x 12 card rigs = 20 a month or 240 a year.
and 20 x 6 card rigs = 40 a month or 480 a year.
If you have tall racks you can fit more with 12 card rigs.
personally I like 8 card 7 card 6 card riser free rigs.
Although the new custom 16 card I am testing out is pretty nice.
for space efficiency, sure single GPUs RIG but for efficiency solve problems (if have a problem with those devices), choose 2xRIG, that's better.
How will you save space? There is a minimum distance between the GPU about 10-15 cm in order not to reduce the cooling efficiency. Length of rig 12, the GPU will be the same as the length of the 2x6 GPU rigs. The cost of the equipment will be approximately the same. I don't see any reason to increase the number of GPU on one rig. I am probably on the other boat, I converted all of my 1080 Tis and 1070 rigs to mega 11-13 GPU rigs when ASRock H110 came out. GPU count of 11 for 1080 Tis is due to PSU limitation, I am using Parallel 2400 watt PSU. I consolidated and used the same shoe rack as a frame so no extra expenses other then the cost of a new MB. All rigs are solid and now taking half the space on the shelf. I might add that I am using nVOC which is very stable as well.
multiple 8, 10 ,12 ,16 card rigs are fine.
only 1x 12 card rig is not fine
I like the onda b250 8 slot board with 6x 1080ti's hybrid evga or msi seahawk
I have 4 of them. if a board dies I can pull the cards and go to 3 boards.
If you only have 1x 12 card rig and the psu or the board dies you can be off line for days.
If the op has 12 cards 2x 6 card are better
If he is like you or me with many cards it is okay to go big.
At the moment I have enough room on mobos to add 40 cards as I sold off a lot of 1070's
I am probably on the other boat, I converted all of my 1080 Tis and 1070 rigs to mega 11-13 GPU rigs when ASRock H110 came out. GPU count of 11 for 1080 Tis is due to PSU limitation, I am using Parallel 2400 watt PSU. I consolidated and used the same shoe rack as a frame so no extra expenses other then the cost of a new MB. All rigs are solid and now taking half the space on the shelf. I might add that I am using nVOC which is very stable as well.
I prefer two six cards rigs for troubleshooting and OC ease. It’s hard enough to get 6 of the same brand of cards let alone 12. If you have an issue with a 12 card rig you could lose a few hours or days pinpointing the problem potentially while your machine is down and not mining. With a 6 card rig you will have one rig up and running while you pinpoint where the problem is on your other rig. The one benefit that a 12 card rig has over two 6 card rigs isbyoh don’t have to buy a separate set of components like CPU, motherboard, RAM etc... saving money especially in today’s current climate is important. It all boils down to personal preference and mine is 2x 6 card rigs.
Any suggestions on the GPUs, I'm thinking of going with AMD 580. Or would it be better to make a rig with AMD and another with Nvidia?
if want to mine in Ethash algorithm such ETH/ETC coin yes good choice an AMD 580 8GB because of at this time, prices of those coins are still a stable if compared another coin. and AMD cards very tweak-friendly but has a bit minus like power consumption problem. if using NVIDIA can mine on ZEC coins and that saves a bit to electricity.Thanks all for the replies.
So I have money to build a 12 Rig. I do have an old gaming PC(not used it in the last 3 years though), It has a mother board which supports 6 slots IIRC.
So what I'm now planning is, purchase an entire new rig. And purchase GPUs and and additional PSU for the Old PC.
Any suggestions on the GPUs, I'm thinking of going with AMD 580. Or would it be better to make a rig with AMD and another with Nvidia?
Thanks again
So I have money to build a 12 Rig. I do have an old gaming PC(not used it in the last 3 years though), It has a mother board which supports 6 slots IIRC.
So what I'm now planning is, purchase an entire new rig. And purchase GPUs and and additional PSU for the Old PC.
Any suggestions on the GPUs, I'm thinking of going with AMD 580. Or would it be better to make a rig with AMD and another with Nvidia?
Thanks again
Harder question to answer as cards are hard to find.
If you find nvidia 1070's at under 500
or rx 580's at under 350 those are very good prices.
I prefer nvidia but if I could get rx 580's for say 299 usd I would jump at that price.
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