Topic: What PSU you use for your antminer S3? - page 2. (Read 9444 times)
I use a corsair cx750m to power 2 s3.
Use these cheap and SUPER dependable.
Put DIP SWITCH 1 to " ON " and they are almost silent.
http://www.gekkoscience.com/products/D750_supply_breakout_board.html
Put DIP SWITCH 1 to " ON " and they are almost silent.
http://www.gekkoscience.com/products/D750_supply_breakout_board.html
wow nice. Do they come ready to plug or it's a DIY? What about heat problems?
Normally you order the breakout board and cords and plug into server PSU.
You can make your own cables, but if you do look into what gauge wire to use. If to small can heat up and bad things happen.
Use these cheap and SUPER dependable.
Put DIP SWITCH 1 to " ON " and they are almost silent.
http://www.gekkoscience.com/products/D750_supply_breakout_board.html
Put DIP SWITCH 1 to " ON " and they are almost silent.
http://www.gekkoscience.com/products/D750_supply_breakout_board.html
wow nice. Do they come ready to plug or it's a DIY? What about heat problems?
Personally I go for what I have sitting around. I got lucky and had a few nice PSU's from the old GPU day's.
My only advice is not to use a total crap PSU. I had one no name i got on a steal after rebate and it burnt the company's PCIe splitter. I don't like small guage PCIe splitters after that scare.
I would say go for a deal as long as it has enough PCIe cables.
My only advice is not to use a total crap PSU. I had one no name i got on a steal after rebate and it burnt the company's PCIe splitter. I don't like small guage PCIe splitters after that scare.
I would say go for a deal as long as it has enough PCIe cables.
I have an evga 1300 watt psu it runs 3 antminers set at freq 231.25 + 231.25 + 237.5 watt total is 1110 of 1300 watts. two pcie wires per miner.
I purchased an evga 1600 watt psu it should allow 4 s-3's at 231.25 and total out to 1481 watts
but here is the deal the evga 1300 at amazon
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-1300G2-ATX12V-120-G2-1300-XR/dp/B00COIZTZM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408798821&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+1300
price is 189 and a 15 usd rebate makes it 174
the evga 1600 at amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MMLUIE8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
price is 349
so 174 for 3 s-3's
vs 349 for 4 s-3's
choice is easy get the 1300 watter.
I have yet to test the 1600 watter. I purchased it for curiosity and to do some testing for this site.
it has only 1 advantage if you have 12 s-3's you need 3 of these you would need 4 1300's
so it would save a little space. at a big price premium.
big waste of $ to use those "normal" PSUs (evga, corsair, rosewill, etc) when you can use a tested option of 750w (http://minersource.net/products/dell-750w-psu-slash-adapter) or 2000w (http://minersource.net/products/delta-dps2000w-with-adapter-board) server PS with breakout boards and cables. the 2000w option is now my personal favorite. will easily handle 5x overclocked antminer S3's or 1x KNC neptune.
With the S3 a CX750M fits nice.
I recently ordered a pair of AntMiner S3+ and looking forward to receiving them in September. I've come across a possible good deal on a power supply and wanted to share it. If you're looking for a higher quality power supply Platinum rated, and don't just want a low quality simple one or a used one, check out the Rosewill Tachyon 650w at newegg.com. They currently have it at $140, but there is a 20% off code available (-$28.00, ends 08/27) on their website AND a $30 Mail-In-Rebate. This seems like a good power supply for a single S3 (overclocked or not), and it's partial modular also with 4 PCI-e connectors (the single +12v rail is rated at 54A = 648W).
Free shipping too. The 750w version (single +12v rail is rated at 62A = 744W) would probably be a better choice for a pair of S3's non-OCed, but that's out of stock. They don't have a 850w version, but the 1000W version might be considered for OCing a pair of S3's because the single +12v rail is rated at 83A = 996W, but at $200 there are probably many other better choices, even Platinum rated power supplies.
Free shipping too. The 750w version (single +12v rail is rated at 62A = 744W) would probably be a better choice for a pair of S3's non-OCed, but that's out of stock. They don't have a 850w version, but the 1000W version might be considered for OCing a pair of S3's because the single +12v rail is rated at 83A = 996W, but at $200 there are probably many other better choices, even Platinum rated power supplies.
rm series from corsair should be good enough, one rm 1000 is enough for 3 antminer s2-s3 if i'm not mistaken, i don't remember the exact wattage now
Get a 1500 watt psu and hook like 4 to it... Save a lot of space and trouble..
There are a lot of people who would never even be able to order a 1500W PSU due to it being out of stock or not even available in their area of the world. It might be reasonable to get an 800W or 1200W and hook up 2 or 3 respectively, but 1500/1600W PSUs are sometimes hard to come by.
Another thing to consider is the power from the wall. If you're in the US and plugging it into your typical wall outlet, and there's nothing else at all on that circuit, you can pull a max constant load of 1440W before tripping your breaker (80% of 120V/15A), which renders the 1600W PSU a worthless investment.
You won't trip the breaker at 80% of max load. The general rule is for continuous applications, like mining, is that the load is not to exceed 80% of the maximum. Short term items like microwaves can still use the max for a couple of minutes without tripping.
1/3 to 1/2 the households have 20A wiring now, so the 1600W isolated is usable - of course you could always use 240V.
240V is always a better option simply because higher volts means less amps for the same power requirements. Your PSUs will be happier.
Meh, I mean the 1600w psu might be theoretically useless in that it would never be used to it's maximum output, but, by having that overhead efficiency would be higher? that's the only benefit.
I have an evga 1300 watt psu it runs 3 antminers set at freq 231.25 + 231.25 + 237.5 watt total is 1110 of 1300 watts. two pcie wires per miner.
I purchased an evga 1600 watt psu it should allow 4 s-3's at 231.25 and total out to 1481 watts
but here is the deal the evga 1300 at amazon
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-1300G2-ATX12V-120-G2-1300-XR/dp/B00COIZTZM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408798821&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+1300
price is 189 and a 15 usd rebate makes it 174
the evga 1600 at amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MMLUIE8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
price is 349
so 174 for 3 s-3's
vs 349 for 4 s-3's
choice is easy get the 1300 watter.
I have yet to test the 1600 watter. I purchased it for curiosity and to do some testing for this site.
it has only 1 advantage if you have 12 s-3's you need 3 of these you would need 4 1300's
so it would save a little space. at a big price premium.
It says it needs 340W at the wall, so what PSU we should use at least to be safe?
Also seems like a lot of manufacturers are setting their W rates really freely. I see chinese 500W PSUs for $15 and other more brand ones for like $70?!
Also seems like a lot of manufacturers are setting their W rates really freely. I see chinese 500W PSUs for $15 and other more brand ones for like $70?!
Buy the one that have at least 5 years warranty, and is gold rated and above..
Get a 1500 watt psu and hook like 4 to it... Save a lot of space and trouble..
There are a lot of people who would never even be able to order a 1500W PSU due to it being out of stock or not even available in their area of the world. It might be reasonable to get an 800W or 1200W and hook up 2 or 3 respectively, but 1500/1600W PSUs are sometimes hard to come by.
Another thing to consider is the power from the wall. If you're in the US and plugging it into your typical wall outlet, and there's nothing else at all on that circuit, you can pull a max constant load of 1440W before tripping your breaker (80% of 120V/15A), which renders the 1600W PSU a worthless investment.
You won't trip the breaker at 80% of max load. The general rule is for continuous applications, like mining, is that the load is not to exceed 80% of the maximum. Short term items like microwaves can still use the max for a couple of minutes without tripping.
1/3 to 1/2 the households have 20A wiring now, so the 1600W isolated is usable - of course you could always use 240V.
240V is always a better option simply because higher volts means less amps for the same power requirements. Your PSUs will be happier.
Meh, I mean the 1600w psu might be theoretically useless in that it would never be used to it's maximum output, but, by having that overhead efficiency would be higher? that's the only benefit.
Once you start spending over $150 for some decent PSUs the majority of the GOLD and PLATINUM PSUs will be within 1 or 2% of the maximal efficiency even at maximum load. The only issue is more heat generation and stressing of components. The more important question would be how well the PSU handles higher ambient temps since some PSUs don't do as well with high ambients - see JohnnyGuru's Hotbox test.
Get a 1500 watt psu and hook like 4 to it... Save a lot of space and trouble..
There are a lot of people who would never even be able to order a 1500W PSU due to it being out of stock or not even available in their area of the world. It might be reasonable to get an 800W or 1200W and hook up 2 or 3 respectively, but 1500/1600W PSUs are sometimes hard to come by.
Another thing to consider is the power from the wall. If you're in the US and plugging it into your typical wall outlet, and there's nothing else at all on that circuit, you can pull a max constant load of 1440W before tripping your breaker (80% of 120V/15A), which renders the 1600W PSU a worthless investment.
You won't trip the breaker at 80% of max load. The general rule is for continuous applications, like mining, is that the load is not to exceed 80% of the maximum. Short term items like microwaves can still use the max for a couple of minutes without tripping.
1/3 to 1/2 the households have 20A wiring now, so the 1600W isolated is usable - of course you could always use 240V.
240V is always a better option simply because higher volts means less amps for the same power requirements. Your PSUs will be happier.
Meh, I mean the 1600w psu might be theoretically useless in that it would never be used to it's maximum output, but, by having that overhead efficiency would be higher? that's the only benefit.
Get a 1500 watt psu and hook like 4 to it... Save a lot of space and trouble..
There are a lot of people who would never even be able to order a 1500W PSU due to it being out of stock or not even available in their area of the world. It might be reasonable to get an 800W or 1200W and hook up 2 or 3 respectively, but 1500/1600W PSUs are sometimes hard to come by.
Another thing to consider is the power from the wall. If you're in the US and plugging it into your typical wall outlet, and there's nothing else at all on that circuit, you can pull a max constant load of 1440W before tripping your breaker (80% of 120V/15A), which renders the 1600W PSU a worthless investment.
You won't trip the breaker at 80% of max load. The general rule is for continuous applications, like mining, is that the load is not to exceed 80% of the maximum. Short term items like microwaves can still use the max for a couple of minutes without tripping.
1/3 to 1/2 the households have 20A wiring now, so the 1600W isolated is usable - of course you could always use 240V.
240V is always a better option simply because higher volts means less amps for the same power requirements. Your PSUs will be happier.
I don't have my Ant's just yet, but I'll be getting them hopefully in batch 5. Just ordered a Corsair RM1000 that should be good to power them both. I chose this one because it's fully modular, has 8 PCI-Express connectors and at the time I was able to get $20 off, plus a $20 rebate card. So it was essentially $140.00 for a $180.00 psu.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139057
The RM1000 is a good, solid choice. I have had luck with the Corsair products, having owned a CX600M (sold it to a friend to use with his S1), and an HX1050 which powered 2 S1s for 4 months and is now powering 2 S3s. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139057
I don't have my Ant's just yet, but I'll be getting them hopefully in batch 5. Just ordered a Corsair RM1000 that should be good to power them both. I chose this one because it's fully modular, has 8 PCI-Express connectors and at the time I was able to get $20 off, plus a $20 rebate card. So it was essentially $140.00 for a $180.00 psu.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139057
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139057
Get a 1500 watt psu and hook like 4 to it... Save a lot of space and trouble..
There are a lot of people who would never even be able to order a 1500W PSU due to it being out of stock or not even available in their area of the world. It might be reasonable to get an 800W or 1200W and hook up 2 or 3 respectively, but 1500/1600W PSUs are sometimes hard to come by.
Another thing to consider is the power from the wall. If you're in the US and plugging it into your typical wall outlet, and there's nothing else at all on that circuit, you can pull a max constant load of 1440W before tripping your breaker (80% of 120V/15A), which renders the 1600W PSU a worthless investment.
You won't trip the breaker at 80% of max load. The general rule is for continuous applications, like mining, is that the load is not to exceed 80% of the maximum. Short term items like microwaves can still use the max for a couple of minutes without tripping.
1/3 to 1/2 the households have 20A wiring now, so the 1600W isolated is usable - of course you could always use 240V.
Use these cheap and SUPER dependable.
Put DIP SWITCH 1 to " ON " and they are almost silent.
http://www.gekkoscience.com/products/D750_supply_breakout_board.html
Put DIP SWITCH 1 to " ON " and they are almost silent.
http://www.gekkoscience.com/products/D750_supply_breakout_board.html
Corsair CX750M's that I was using with S1's. They have been great.
Get a 1500 watt psu and hook like 4 to it... Save a lot of space and trouble..
There are a lot of people who would never even be able to order a 1500W PSU due to it being out of stock or not even available in their area of the world. It might be reasonable to get an 800W or 1200W and hook up 2 or 3 respectively, but 1500/1600W PSUs are sometimes hard to come by.
Another thing to consider is the power from the wall. If you're in the US and plugging it into your typical wall outlet, and there's nothing else at all on that circuit, you can pull a max constant load of 1440W before tripping your breaker (80% of 120V/15A), which renders the 1600W PSU a worthless investment.
Get a 1500 watt psu and hook like 4 to it... Save a lot of space and trouble..
There are a lot of people who would never even be able to order a 1500W PSU due to it being out of stock or not even available in their area of the world. It might be reasonable to get an 800W or 1200W and hook up 2 or 3 respectively, but 1500/1600W PSUs are sometimes hard to come by.
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