Dogecoin Component Help!

[tek inpektor]

Could someone configure a rig with a single 280X for me?

The build would need to be able to eventually use 3 or 4 cards.

 

Thanks for your help.

[wng_kingsley7]

What's the entire budget tho? Z87 or Z77 or 2011?

[TheSLSAMG]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($64.97 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard:  Asus Z87-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($157.27 @ TigerDirect) 

Memory:  Kingston 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($35.70 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card:  VisionTek Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($309.99 @ B&H) 

Case:  Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($57.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply:  Corsair 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($296.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $997.90

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-12 20:20 EST-0500)

 

It can take three R9 280Xes.

[tek inpektor]

What's the entire budget tho? Z87 or Z77 or 2011?

The cheapest I can get for maximum performance of the 280X for dogecoin mining.

[tek inpektor]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($64.97 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard:  Asus Z87-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($157.27 @ TigerDirect) 

Memory:  Kingston 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($35.70 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card:  VisionTek Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($309.99 @ B&H) 

Case:  Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($57.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply:  Corsair 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($296.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $997.90

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-12 20:20 EST-0500)

 

It can take three R9 280Xes.

 

I like what I see.

[tek inpektor]

 

Storage:  Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 

 

 

Would a 60GB SSD work?

[TheSLSAMG]

Would a 60GB SSD work?

It will definitely work!

[wng_kingsley7]

 

• Don't need case
• 2 600-700W PSU cheaper
• Only need 2GB USB drive 
• mATX motherboard is enough for 4 cards

 

Any MATX fits only dual cards

[tek inpektor]

 

• Don't need case
• 2 600-700W PSU cheaper
• Only need 2GB USB drive 
• mATX motherboard is enough for 4 cards

 

I'll be using Windows 8.1.

What do you mean 2 PSUs?

[wng_kingsley7]

Fit 2 but can handle 4 with PCI-E x1.

But doesn't AMD/Nvidia state not too. Nvidia SLI requires above 4x pcie slot.

[tek inpektor]

The cards will be getting to 70-80+ degrees in an open air environment so the last thing you want is to have 3 cards right next to each other in an enclosed case. Your rig would overheat and shutdown within minutes.

 

Example:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72xLCqDD2RQ

What are those pci cable things called?

[tek inpektor]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PCI-E-16X-to-1X-Adapter-Riser-Card-Flex-Extension-Cable-w-Molex-Power-Connector/171203589576?_trksid=p2050601.m2372&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D207%26meid%3D4077137592446347223%26pid%3D100085%26prg%3D1112%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D171203589576%26%26clkid%3D4077142170215432754&_qi=RTM1562569

I don't need a 16x to 16x?

[tek inpektor]

It will definitely work!

I think I might start out with a 270X because 280Xs are way overpriced right now.

[tek inpektor]

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That MOBO says Dual-Channel on Newegg, does that mean I have to get a D-C kit or can I still run it with one stick of 4gb?

[TheSLSAMG]

That MOBO says Dual-Channel on Newegg, does that mean I have to get a D-C kit or can I still run it with one stick of 4gb?

It will run fine with one stick.

[tek inpektor]

It will run fine with one stick.

Okay thanks.

[TheSLSAMG]

Okay thanks.

No problem

[MariusJS]

If not bought yet, I would recommend this PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817494006

[MariusJS]

$425 seems excessive when you can buy 2 good 800W for less then half the price.

Seems weird: http://prntscr.com/2iyp2o

[MariusJS]

What?

The prices are completely different...

[beefalo]

But doesn't AMD/Nvidia state not too. Nvidia SLI requires above 4x pcie slot.

You aren't actually running in crossfire.  You can use x16 cards in x1 slots with extension cables and bandwidth doesn't matter for mining.

[tek inpektor]

If not bought yet, I would recommend this PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817494006

HOLY CRAP! THAT COSTS MORE THAN MY WHOLE PC! I'm going to Xfire a 270X though.

[bradscoolio]

Will support 6 concurrent graphics cards with pci risers 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($64.97 @ OutletPC) 

Memory:  Kingston 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($35.70 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($33.94 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply:  LEPA G Series 1600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($297.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Other: Asrock H81 Pro BTC Motherboard ($184.00)

Total: $616.59

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-14 07:06 EST-0500)

 

Add gpu's and risers at your digression.

 

How to make the case:

[RankUpGamers]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD Sempron 145 2.8GHz Single-Core Processor  ($38.84 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard:  ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($99.49 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  Crucial 2GB (1 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($24.49 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply:  Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $322.81

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-16 01:46 EST-0500)

 

Add any 5 Gfx, and another PSU later on(for 3 or more GFX), and your golden. You could get a bronze PSU, but for mining, in my case, Every watt counts. And if you have some spare lumber/2x4's around, just cut them down and make a little stand to hold it all. No reason to blow $180 for an extra PCIE slot... 

And really look into LTC-Rabbit or Bamt, if it is just going to mine all day. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=265224.0