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The handles on the server chassis may get in the way. If it slides in, guess that be good enough. just won't be flush due to the screws holding the shelving in. I could look into swapping out the handles on the server chassis from 4u to like 1u or something, then it can become flush. This need 1u of free space on the bottoms of where the handles goes. I have come up with a list of parts.

 

Rosewill 4U Server Chassis / Server Case / Rackmount Case, Metal Rack Mount Computer Case support with 15 bays & 7 Fans Pre-Installed (RSV-L4500)

Requires modifying from HDD setup to GPU Setup to save money.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0091IZ1ZG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

NavePoint Adjustable Rack Mount Server Shelf Shelves Rail Rails 1U (33.25" max depth)

https://www.amazon.com/NavePoint-Adjustable-Mount-Server-Shelves/dp/B0060RUVBA/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1518819818&sr=1-2&keywords=1u+shelving

 

Tripp Lite 25U 4-Post Open Frame Rack, Network Equipment Rack, 1000 lb. Capacity (SR4POST25) 22" to 36" depth

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004OB8T72/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

It ends up being a problem with most PSUs, it seems.

Try out one of those EPS to 6 or 6+2pin pcie adapters, Works great, and the EPS cable and connection are rated for the power draw.

This is the one I ordered from newegg:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812706025

If you register the PSU with EVGA, then call them, they will sell you extra molex or PCIE strands, so you can swap it out with the 2nd sata strand that you won't be using anyway.

I'm not a fan of running anything off sata, but I semi trust the 2x to 6pin PCIe adapter, since at least, it's splitting the draw across 2 sata connectors, across the 2 sata strands.

I ordered a pair of version 009 risers tonight that have all 3 types of connectors, so I can change off the SATA, and use that extra molex strand.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079LZSGG9/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I've used this brand for the pcie only, or molex only connectors, but hadn't tried version 009 yet.


Cheers!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007Q3RQ6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have that mounted on the window behind the rack where my miners are (spare bedroom upstairs). I leave the other window in that room open, and have this fan set to exhaust. It can pull a tremendous amount of air through that room. I have not been mining long enough to know how it will do in the summer, but if you think you can get by with a fan instead of AC, then this is the fan to get - don't waste money on those cheap plastic window fans sold at local stores, get this one and be done with it :-)

I have 3 gtx 1080s. I believe according to this thread I have them wired incorrectly.

If SATA is bad, what's the best way to power the risers? My risers have molex connectors on them and came with SATA > Molex adapters which I then plugged into a SATA power cable.

If I were to do this properly (which I plan on), What would be the best way to setup the power for the risers? Molex directly from the PSU? Is there an adapter I can buy for each riser?

Thanks.

EDIT - These are the risers I have currently. They have molex connectors but it's version 6. Should I set up my rig with 1 Molex cable per riser? I have four (4) available 6-pin sata/perif ports on my 850 gold EVGA psu. Should I unplug my Sata cables and run three (3) psu -> molex connectors and attach those to my risers individually?

EDIT 2 - Would I be able to run two risers per molex cable or strictly stick to one to avoid overdrawing the power?

THANKS!

Asus B250F is great. I am using it. Pretty cheap too and has heat sinks and LED
https://www.amazon.com/ROG-STRIX-B250F-GAMING-Motherboard/dp/B01MTXYB5W

I use these Relper-Lineso 6Pack PCIe VER 006 PCI-E 1X to 16X Powered Riser Adapter Card w/ 60cm USB 3.0 Extension Cable & MOLEX to SATA Power Cable - GPU Riser Adapter Ethereum Mining ETH (6-Pack V006) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071WY3SM4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ScJaAbMMBTGZ1 but I don’t use the Molex-to-SATA adapter they come with. I just use the straight Molex from my psu. You could also go with risers that have the 6pin power. But whatever you do don’t use any SATA cables for powering them.

Edit: also today is the last day on Newegg for 1 free riser. It uses 6pin power.
Mining Card, Riser Card, PCIe (PCI Express) 16x to 1x Riser Adapter, USB 3.0 Extension Cable 60cm, 6 pin PCI-E to SATA Power Cable, GPU Riser Adapter, Ethereum Mining Riser Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=12-119-888

No that's a Smart Plug, TP Link HS 110 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0178IC5ZY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Dual benefit with it, monitor power consumption and can power down the plug from anywhere for a hard reboot if she freezes. Rated at 1800 watts.

But yea the Mining software is sorta redundant. I just like seeing the list of cards when I boot the rig up lol. It does have shortcuts to virtual mem, auto launch app (I have mine starting a batch file to launch w/e is needed on boot)

Since you are talking about a mini gpu... Is there any difference between mining with a regular sized video card and the mini versions? (eg: https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-Graphics-04G-P4-6253-KR/dp/B01MF7EQJZ/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_bs_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=B0BB628WT5VVP5VGM1HP)
Thanks :)

I agree with this but maybe you do eventually have one that needs replaced. Not sure the size of fan on the card you have but here is a gpu fan https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074S6RJLJ/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B074S6RJLJ&pd_rd_wg=f7RbB&pd_rd_r=YJYRDK2NND1AP70JVAFD&pd_rd_w=NNCCd

To be honest I’d try your second PSU on its own, if it stills powers off it’s faulty... if it doesn’t then don’t short the pins for heavens sake, just buy one of these

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07575CW64/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522007017&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=dual+psu+power+supply+24+pin&psc=1

an open air mining rig frame like this https://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Mining-Case-Frame-ZCash/dp/B073SMF21G combined with as many of the most efficient GPU you can afford, for the cost of a gaming laptop with a single 1660ti you can build out a 2-4 card rig of like 1660ti's.

You pay a HUGE price penalty to buy a laptop compared to building out even a standard Desktop PC with equivalent parts.

Mobo - Biostar Motherboard TB250-BTC

CPU - Intel 3.70 GHz Core i3-6100

Risers - Mailiya 6-Pack PCIe Dual Chip PCI-E 16x to 1x Powered Riser Adapter Card w/ 60cm USB 3.0 Extension Cable & 6 Pin PCI-E to SATA Power Cable

PSU - Corsair AXi Series, AX1200i

On the motherboard, you can fiddle with all the BIOS settings regarding mining, etc. I got hung up because I chose "6 cards" for mining. It did a weird POST screen and wouldn't boot. I put it on "More than 6" and it works fine (even though I only have 6).

On the Power Supply, you can just get any PSUs or any 1200W. I did notice it was pulling just over 1000W the other night but I didn't check which algorithm it was doing. There is another Corsair 1200W for $50 less than mine. I don't know the difference, but it wasn't available when I ordered, so I just threw down for $300.

Good luck! Let me know if you run into trouble and I'll look at my settings or whatever.

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Yikes, that is rather close for 6x1070s. I would have bought a 1200W PSU just to be safe, as this one will be running at almost 100% capacity 24/7. You can always use a Molex to 6-pin adapter like the one shown here on Amazon. I would avoid adapting SATA to 6-pin if possible though, those can be a fire hazard if you are drawing too much current. If you are out of spots on the actual PSU, you can use a splitter, but again, make sure to be careful you are not pulling too much current or it could pose a fire hazard.

Next time, remember to take your total system TDP and multiply by at least 1.3 to properly size your power supply. In your case, 6x150w for the 6 1070s, then add an extra 50 watts for the cpu. So your sytem TDP is about 950. 950 * 1.3 = 1235. So, you should have gone with a 1200W power supply. If you still have the box, maybe return it and size up a bit.

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You must be rich.. dude! xD https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B01IOPQ1VO/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used&m=A2OAJ7377F756P

I've been using these with good luck. I had one that didn't make it through the wave solderer correctly and had some bad solder joints on the power connection. I repaired it easily enough but Mintcell fired off a new one immediately anyway, so they take care of their customers well enough.

Get the 1x pcie extensions with the molex or sata power addition. Like these and you should be fine; https://www.amazon.com/6-Pack-PCI-E-Powered-Adapter-Extension/dp/B01GU94QSQ/ref=pd_bxgy_147_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Y7XTF33VT1XJJB2FAQQJ

I just bought one of these https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000RUL2UU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 will that help?

Here's one I bought a while ago. Works well

I have this rack and can confirm it is very heavy duty.
https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Equipment-Capacity-SR4POST25/dp/B004OB8T72

I also picked up the casters for this, a PDU, and a shelf or two.

Rails mount to the side of the server and fit into those slots. Most of your installation time will be spent on getting the rails setup but mostly due to a bit of a learning curve. All of my servers came with rails but you will need one rated for a 4U and weight load.

If you're on 120v, you should consider running your servers off 240.