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Builds

Building a General Use Desktop Miner

When creating a desktop build, PCPartPicker.com is an easy to use website for creating your build while checking compatibility of parts.​

PCPartPicker will limit your options to parts that work with what you've already chosen and will warn you if there are any potentional problems.

 

Here are the important tips summarized:

  • Start with a CPU

    • Check if a heatsink fan is included

    • No need for an expensive CPU

  • Choose a motherboard that matches CPU socket type

  • 16GB RAM is recommended. DIMM DDR4

  • Consider a 500GB SSD minimum for personal use too

  • ​Never exceed 80% of your power supply's rating for for all combined parts

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Here's a starter template to explore a build for light general usage. No GPU is included in this build, as new GPUs are difficult to find on PCPartPicker. Keep in mind this build comes with a 650w power supply, so check the requirements on a GPU you want to see if more is needed for your system!
 

Here's a complete build with an NVIDIA GTX 1660 for under $1000! 

Building a Mining Rig

Mining rigs utilize multiple GPUs on an open frame. All the ​same parts apply to building a mining rig too, except you won't need a case. The benefit with rigs is running multiple cards and having the ability to start with one or two, and add as you go!

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Websites such as AAAwave.com and MiningCave.com are great resources to find frames and information for builds. Alternatively, building a frame with common materials makes for a fun DIY project to save some extra cash.
 

Look for Motherboards with options to Enable 4G Decoding and Set PCI-E Lane Speed to Gen 2 or 3 to allow for multiple GPUs to function properly.​

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  • Risers will be needed for extra GPUs

    • Never power risers with SATA power cables​

  • Server power supplies great option for multiple GPUs

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