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| Chassis || IPC-4370S 4U || [http://www.plinkusa.net/web4038.htm P-Link Computer] || $ | | Chassis || IPC-4370S 4U || [http://www.plinkusa.net/web4038.htm P-Link Computer] || $85 (incl s/h) | ||
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| Power Supply ||80 Plus 800W || [http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=SuperFlower++800W+80%2B+bronze&x=11&y=25&node=283155&tag=bitcoinbonus59&camp=15329&creative=331809&linkCode=ur1&adid=15NZP37VTBF0BY6BKKWS& Amazon] || $130 | | Power Supply ||80 Plus 800W || [http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=SuperFlower++800W+80%2B+bronze&x=11&y=25&node=283155&tag=bitcoinbonus59&camp=15329&creative=331809&linkCode=ur1&adid=15NZP37VTBF0BY6BKKWS& Amazon] || $130 | ||
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| Memory || 2 * 1GB Kingston DDR3-1066 || [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134489 NewEgg] || $26 (for both) | | Memory || 2 * 1GB Kingston DDR3-1066 || [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134489 NewEgg] || $26 (for both) | ||
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| Graphics card || Radeon HD 5970 || [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150460 NewEgg] || $ | | Graphics card || Radeon HD 5970 || [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150460 NewEgg] || $1,200 | ||
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| Case Fan || Scythe Ultra Kraze 3000 || [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185054 NewEgg] || $13 | | Case Fan || Scythe Ultra Kraze 3000 || [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185054 NewEgg] || $13 | ||
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| Keyboard, Mouse and Display n/a | | Keyboard, Mouse and Display n/a | ||
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| Total || || || $ | | Total || || || $1,638 + s/h | ||
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Revision as of 04:23, 25 January 2011
A mining rig is a computer system used for mining bitcoins. The rig might be a dedicated miner where it was procured, built and operated specifically for mining or it could otherwise be a computer that fills other needs, such as performing as a gaming system, and is used to mine only on a part-time basis.
Typical Configuration
The following component list might be used to help in building a new rig. To minimize shipping costs, components from the same supplier were preferred over compenents from the least expensive source.
Bill of materials - casual miner (multipurpose), single ATI 5970
| Component | Description | Source | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Power Supply | Tuniq Ripper PSU-RIP1000W-BK | NewEgg | $130 |
| Motherboard | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| CPU | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Memory | 2GB DDR3 | n/a | n/a |
| Graphics card | Radeon HD 5970 | NewEgg | $600 |
| Case Fan | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Storage | SATA drive | n/a | n/a |
| Media Drive | DVD Rom Drive | n/a | n/a |
| Keyboard, Mouse and Display n/a |
Bill of materials - dedicated miner - rack mount, dual ATI 5970[1]
| Component | Description | Source | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis | IPC-4370S 4U | P-Link Computer | $85 (incl s/h) |
| Power Supply | 80 Plus 800W | Amazon | $130 |
| Motherboard | MSI 870-G45 AMD | NewEgg | $70 |
| CPU | AMD Sempron 140 | NewEgg | $38 |
| Memory | 2 * 1GB Kingston DDR3-1066 | NewEgg | $26 (for both) |
| Graphics card | Radeon HD 5970 | NewEgg | $1,200 |
| Case Fan | Scythe Ultra Kraze 3000 | NewEgg | $13 |
| Storage | Kingston 30GB SSD | NewEgg | $76 |
| Media Drive | DVD Rom Drive | n/a | n/a |
| Keyboard, Mouse and Display n/a | |||
| Total | $1,638 + s/h |
Bill of materials - dedicated miner tower, three ATI 5970s
| Component | Description | Source | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis | CoolerMaster HAV X | NewEgg | $200 |
| Power Supply | Antec HCP-1200 | NewEgg | $300 |
| Motherboard | MSI 890FXA-GD70 | NewEgg | $200 |
| CPU | AMD Sempron 140 | NewEgg | $39 |
| Memory | 2GB DDR3 | NewEgg | $21 |
| Graphics card | 3 * Radeon HD 5970 (does PSU serve 3? 1/23/2011) |
NewEgg | $1800 ($600 × 3) |
| Storage | Kingston 30GB SSD | NewEgg | $76 |
| Keyboard, Mouse and Display n/a | |||
| Total | $3236 |
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