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Topic: Which mobo? (Read 726 times)

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April 14, 2013, 02:51:42 PM
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with 3 GPU like that you will need to run open case or with riser, so any cheap  motherboard with 3 PCIe will do.
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April 14, 2013, 02:43:53 PM
#3
Thank you for the response, it's exactly what I was looking for!
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April 14, 2013, 01:57:31 PM
#2
Get the AMD board since it's only used for mining.  PCIe bus speed has no effect with GPU mining.

If you have a Micro Center near by they have pretty good CPU/motherboard deals.  I've found that AMD boards, in general, use a bit more power than Intel counterparts.  Try to go with a simple single- or dual-core CPU and undervolt if possible.
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April 14, 2013, 01:21:38 PM
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I am ordering the components to build a mining rig, and I am wondering which mobo would be best? I am using 3 of these cards:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202030

My question is this, since these cards support PCIe 3.0 do I need a mobo that will have 3 slots that all are 3.0, or will a board like this one be fine for mining? This rig will only be used for mining.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157262

Or would I get a more efficient rig using one of these?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157287

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157282

Thanks in advance for your input!
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