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I want to build something to fold with because 24/7 folding on my main is not possible and my dad keeps whining about the powerbill (21 cents/KWh)

So I would like to build a cheap but effective low end GPU folding rig based around a couple of 750 ti's or something (any other suggestions are welcome but keep in mind it will need to consume the least amount of electricity possible)

I was looking for good CPU's to use with a couple of GPU's but I was wondering if a dual core pentium could keep 2 of those cards at bay. or do I need more cores if so which of the AMD quad cores would be best.

 

Thank u in advance

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You want this in priority order:

GPU > PSU > good internet > RAM > CPU > motherboard > case

Well the 750ti's do not have any auxiliary power so doesn't that mean that I need a somewhat better mobo? 

Internet won't be an issue either but could u make any suggestions? I'm willing to spend €600 (yes I live in  the more expensive europe D:)

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Well the 750ti's do not have any auxiliary power so doesn't that mean that I need a somewhat better mobo? 

Internet won't be an issue either but could u make any suggestions?

If you want a F@H rig, just go those shitty AMD dual cores, and try getting a good PSU for the $.

What budget?

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If you want a F@H rig, just go those shitty AMD dual cores, and try getting a good PSU for the $.

What budget?

The budget would be around €600 less is ofcourse not a problem

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The budget would be around €600 less is ofcourse not a problem

Pushing the budget to the absolute limit here.

 

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CPU: AMD 2650 1.45Ghz Dual-Core Processor  (€31.63 @ Mindfactory)

Motherboard: ASRock AM1B-M Micro ATX AM1 Motherboard  (€31.38 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Memory: G.Skill AEGIS 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  (€21.65 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Storage: Transcend SSD370 64GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (€39.79 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card  (€302.84 @ Mindfactory)

Case: BitFenix Neos White ATX Mid Tower Case  (€37.17 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series Fanless 460W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular Fanless ATX Power Supply  (€131.25 @ Mindfactory)

Total: €595.71

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Pushing the budget to the absolute limit here.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD 2650 1.45Ghz Dual-Core Processor  (€31.63 @ Mindfactory)

Motherboard: ASRock AM1B-M Micro ATX AM1 Motherboard  (€31.38 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Memory: G.Skill AEGIS 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  (€21.65 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Storage: Transcend SSD370 64GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (€39.79 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card  (€302.84 @ Mindfactory)

Case: BitFenix Neos White ATX Mid Tower Case  (€37.17 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series Fanless 460W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular Fanless ATX Power Supply  (€131.25 @ Mindfactory)

Total: €595.71

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Is the R( 290 better then 2 750 ti's for PPD/Watt

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Probably.

I have looked it up and I think ur right but one question, what should I expect power draw wish while folding?

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I get around 200k PPD with my 290.

What are u pulling from the wall?

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Pushing the budget to the absolute limit here.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD 2650 1.45Ghz Dual-Core Processor  (€31.63 @ Mindfactory)

Motherboard: ASRock AM1B-M Micro ATX AM1 Motherboard  (€31.38 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Memory: G.Skill AEGIS 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  (€21.65 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Storage: Transcend SSD370 64GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (€39.79 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card  (€302.84 @ Mindfactory)

Case: BitFenix Neos White ATX Mid Tower Case  (€37.17 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series Fanless 460W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular Fanless ATX Power Supply  (€131.25 @ Mindfactory)

Total: €595.71

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Is there an somewhat cheaper alternative which has platinum rating aswell? or would this be my best bet

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Probably your best bet, where you are.

I can get a 290 on ebay for €250 a tri-x and I might be able to shave of some more should I go for it? And also if that is not good enough I can get the 390 for just €15 more then the new 290 would that make any difference I know it uses the same core.
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You want this in priority order:

GPU > PSU > good internet > RAM > CPU > motherboard > case

 

Well but a lot of people OC their folding rigs.. I think mobo and psu should be moved up accordingly

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Well but a lot of people OC their folding rigs.. I think mobo and psu should be moved up accordingly

I guess Ill stick with the R9 290 from ebay as I won't be gaming with it and because the higher frame buffer does not affect folding in any significant way ill just stick with the cheapest
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I guess Ill stick with the R9 290 from ebay as I won't be gaming with it and because the higher frame buffer does not affect folding in any significant way ill just stick with the cheapest

 

Sure that sounds fine; good way to think when addressing folding rigs ;)

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Pushing the budget to the absolute limit here.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD 2650 1.45Ghz Dual-Core Processor (€31.63 @ Mindfactory)

Motherboard: ASRock AM1B-M Micro ATX AM1 Motherboard (€31.38 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Memory: G.Skill AEGIS 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory (€21.65 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Storage: Transcend SSD370 64GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (€39.79 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card (€302.84 @ Mindfactory)

Case: BitFenix Neos White ATX Mid Tower Case (€37.17 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series Fanless 460W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular Fanless ATX Power Supply (€131.25 @ Mindfactory)

Total: €595.71

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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I'm still a newb tho, I was wondering doesn't the dual core hold the GPU back Im there isn't awhole lot of power in that dual core

PS I have a spare HDD laying around so I won't be needing the SSD

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I'm still a newb tho, I was wondering doesn't the dual core hold the GPU back Im there isn't awhole lot of power in that dual core

PS I have a spare HDD laying around so I won't be needing the SSD

In other words is it worth it to spend €22 more for a quad core 2.05 Ghz one over a 1.45 Ghz dual core?
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In other words is it worth it to spend €22 more for a quad core 2.05 Ghz one over a 1.45 Ghz dual core?

 

No.

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Pushing the budget to the absolute limit here.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD 2650 1.45Ghz Dual-Core Processor  (€31.63 @ Mindfactory)

Motherboard: ASRock AM1B-M Micro ATX AM1 Motherboard  (€31.38 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Memory: G.Skill AEGIS 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  (€21.65 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Storage: Transcend SSD370 64GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (€39.79 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card  (€302.84 @ Mindfactory)

Case: BitFenix Neos White ATX Mid Tower Case  (€37.17 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series Fanless 460W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular Fanless ATX Power Supply  (€131.25 @ Mindfactory)

Total: €595.71

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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i would actually advise buying a cheap celeron compared to cheap amd dualcores.

At 30-50 dollars , amd's price/performance is horrible and overall machine use is better on a celeron.

Heck , that's more folding power !

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i would actually advise buying a cheap celeron compared to cheap amd dualcores.

At 30-50 dollars , amd's price/performance is horrible and overall machine use is better on a celeron.

Heck , that's more folding power !

it's negligible at that point

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it's negligible at that point

But what if I wanna add a GPU would the dual core be enough lets say a second 290 or an AMD equivalent
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But what if I wanna add a GPU would the dual core be enough lets say a second 290 or an AMD equivalent

If you want to add a second GPU then we should really look into an APU and a CF/SLI capable motherboard.

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