Hi bitcointalk, I want to build mining rig but I dont have the slightest idea how will i build one and how much would it cost me. Currently I have $ 2000. Would it suffice to build mining rig?
Lets try simple calculations for Intel Platform:
1. MoBo: MSI Z270 A-Pro - 100$ (support up to 7GPUs)
2. CPU: Pentium G4400 - 55$
3. RAM: DDR4 8Gb - 70$
4. SSD: 60Gb - 50$
5. USB Risers: 6-7$, for 6 risers - 36-42$
6. m.2 to PCI-e adapter: 2-4$
SUM: 320$It remains: 1680$ for GPUs and PSU. GPUs and PSU are interdependent variables. GTX1070 or GTX1080 would be the best choise in the beggining. I recommend choose GPUs with 3-slot cooling system. So for remaining sum you can buy 2 GPUs and good PSU (one or two) with Gold plus sertificate at least. And do not forget about case (handmade is practically one choise) and external fans for additional cooling of GPUs.