Going to buy 2 1060s

[SnipingBow]

This is my build : 

 

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CPU: Intel - Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor 
Motherboard: ASRock - H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive 
Video Card: MSI - Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card 
Power Supply: EVGA - 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

Going to go buy 2 1060s, for 369$ CAD each for mining. Can my current PSU handle that? Also what kind of wires/risers do I need to add the gpus? 

 

Don't start debating/flaming/hating on miners on this thread. Thank you

[The Sloth]

1060 for mining is not worth it 

[SnipingBow]

Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

1060 for mining is not worth it 

What should I get then ?

[derFensterputzer]

and Nvidia doesn't support SLI on the 1060s, well if my informations are correct

[The Sloth]

Just now, SnipingBow said:

What should I get then ?

find AMD cards, good luck since miners pay top dollar that's people are selling them for higher than retail price.

[Zando_]

4 minutes ago, SnipingBow said:

Don't start debating/flaming/hating on miners on this thread. Thank you

Don't worry, we won't hate on you, since you're only getting the normal two cards and know what you're doing. 

 

2 minutes ago, SnipingBow said:

What should I get then ?

Probs a 1070, but IDK much about the best GPUs for mining. 

 

2 minutes ago, derFensterputzer said:

and Nvidia doesn't support SLI on the 1060s, well if my informations are correct

I don't think you need SLI to mine. SLI is just so the GPUs can share tasks and such. 

[SnipingBow]

1 minute ago, nerdslayer1 said:

find AMD cards, good luck since miners pay top dollar that's people are selling them for higher than retail price.

Any models? I need good luck indeed. Can't find the RX 580 anywhere. Any other viable solutions?

[Daniel644]

6 minutes ago, derFensterputzer said:

and Nvidia doesn't support SLI on the 1060s, well if my informations are correct

pretty sure you don't need SLI support if using for mining.

 

3 minutes ago, SnipingBow said:

Any models? I need good luck indeed. Can't find the RX 580 anywhere. Any other viable solutions?

 

AMD cards are FAR better at mining etherium then Nvidia see if you can find any 480's, they aren't that far behind 580's and you may find used ones on craigslist from someone not aware of the mining craze.

[Zando_]

1 minute ago, SnipingBow said:

Any models? I need good luck indeed. Can't find the RX 580 anywhere. Any other viable solutions?

I think the old R9 cards are good at mining, but they pull a ton of power. What card(s) do you have already? 

[SnipingBow]

1 minute ago, Zando Bob said:

I think the old R9 cards are good at mining, but they pull a ton of power. What card(s) do you have already? 

R9 390 8gb

[Zando_]

1 minute ago, SnipingBow said:

R9 390 8gb

I'd try with that, and see how much you can make. As you already have it, and have probs got tons of fun out of it, you don't need to worry about paying for the actual card, just the power. 

[The Sloth]

2 minutes ago, Zando Bob said:

I think the old R9 cards are good at mining, but they pull a ton of power. What card(s) do you have already? 

nope, due to high power usage 

 

5 minutes ago, SnipingBow said:

Any models? I need good luck indeed. Can't find the RX 580 anywhere. Any other viable solutions?

don't have anything in mind, you won't find anything at a reasonable price. 

try to get a rx480/480/570/580 

[Zando_]

Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

nope, due to high power usage 

Rats. 

[SnipingBow]

Just now, Zando Bob said:

I'd try with that, and see how much you can make. As you already have it, and have probs got tons of fun out of it, you don't need to worry about paying for the actual card, just the power. 

I already make like 0.5 ETH per month with it. I need more tho

[Zando_]

Just now, SnipingBow said:

I already make like 0.5 ETH per month with it. I need more tho

Ahhh. Would it be worth it to get a couple more? Or do they eat too much power like @nerdslayer1 said? 'Cause I've seen a bunch of them floating around on Craigslist.

[Timbs]

1060s don't SLi. You wouldn't see any gaming improvement. Unless you are mining. If so, just wait until RX prices settle way down or until Vega.

[SnipingBow]

1 minute ago, Zando Bob said:

Ahhh. Would it be worth it to get a couple more? Or do they eat too much power like @nerdslayer1 said? 'Cause I've seen a bunch of them floating around on Craigslist.

Even those are out of stock on official retailers. I don't like the idea of buying on craigslist since you don't know what the cards went through. No clue how much power they use exactly since I dont have a power meter. I undervolt mine so I should be fine.

[TheRandomness]

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3 minutes ago, Zando Bob said:

Ahhh. Would it be worth it to get a couple more? Or do they eat too much power like @nerdslayer1 said? 'Cause I've seen a bunch of them floating around on Craigslist.

They'll draw as much as they can physically get. Ethereum mining is incredibly stressful on the IMC and the mem chips, though the 512 bit bus and the relatively high speeds do help (expect about 25MH/s when mining Eth).

1 minute ago, SnipingBow said:

Even those are out of stock on official retailers. I don't like the idea of buying on craigslist since you don't know what the cards went through. No clue how much power they use exactly since I dont have a power meter. I undervolt mine so I should be fine.

The 300 series is discontinued, you'd need to get one used. And they draw about.. 275-325W when mining.

[SnipingBow]

4 minutes ago, a e s t h e t i c a s said:

1060s don't SLi. You wouldn't see any gaming improvement. Unless you are mining. If so, just wait until RX prices settle way down or until Vega.

What hashrate can we expect from the Vega cards. Also how much will they be?

[SnipingBow]

2 minutes ago, TheRandomness said:

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They'll draw as much as they can physically get. Ethereum mining is incredibly stressful on the IMC and the mem chips, though the 512 bit bus and the relatively high speeds do help (expect about 25MH/s when mining Eth).

The 300 series is discontinued, you'd need to get one used. And they draw about.. 275-325W when mining.

Thx for the info!

[Timbs]

1 minute ago, SnipingBow said:

What hashrate can we expect from the Vega cards. Also how much will they be?

Depends. I mostly say wait for Vega because (If I remember that was the new AMD cards) people will head towards those because chances are they will be more powerful and more power efficient. So people will be selling their RX cards for dirt cheap to get a new card. That's how I got 99% of my stuff. That and stealing it. 

[Ninetales]

7 hours ago, derFensterputzer said:

and Nvidia doesn't support SLI on the 1060s, well if my informations are correct

You don't use SLI to mine...

 

@ OP, you will need 1x to 16x PCI risers (I bought a pack of 6 for $70)

[2bitmarksman]

10 hours ago, SnipingBow said:

What should I get then ?

1060's get about 23 MH/s on Ethereum so they really aren't that bad, and also yes those 3 cards in total can be supported by that 750. Though if you're end goal is like 6-8 cards then you should get a 1000-1200 watt PSU

[Nicnac]

you wont get a roi before the mining craze will be over. not worth it imo