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Board Mining (Altcoins)
Re: Multiple gtx 1060 mining, what do I need in a motherboard?
by
Chris!
on 03/04/2018, 04:26:42 UTC
Awesome advice guys! Thanks!

I'm going to be going with a really basic CPU, Intel Pentium G4400[url=http://and for the Mobo I'm thinking a [url=https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813145016&ignorebbr=1&_ga=2.135012273.1915670699.1522725236-425618394.1485643702]gigabyte GA-H110-D3A] and for the Mobo I'm thinking a [url=https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813145016&ignorebbr=1&_ga=2.135012273.1915670699.1522725236-425618394.1485643702]gigabyte GA-H110-D3A.

Next question: If I'm starting with 2 GPUs but may do 4-6 in the future, how much RAM would I need to keep this future-proof? Would 8GB be fine or would 16GB be needed? I read that you should use one slot, is that true or was that for a different reason? Also, would there be any reason to get a better CPU if I'm only ever looking at a maximum of 6 GPUs?

I think these are the risers I'll need but I'm still researching them to figure out if they'll work. Seems like the right connections to me! https://www.amazon.ca/6-Pin-Powered-PCI-Express-Riser/dp/B071G2MGCD/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1522729099&sr=8-3&keywords=PCIe+6-Pin+16x+to+1x+Powered

So all in all I'm looking to purchase:

https://www.amazon.ca/6-Pin-Powered-PCI-Express-Riser/dp/B071G2MGCD/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1522729099&sr=8-3&keywords=PCIe+6-Pin+16x+to+1x+Powered
6x risers


https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117625&ignorebbr=1&_ga=2.130765647.1915670699.1522725236-425618394.1485643702
G4400 CPU

https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182325&ignorebbr=1
1050 watt PSU

https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813145016&ignorebbr=1&_ga=2.171594592.1915670699.1522725236-425618394.1485643702 motherboard

and 1 or 2 1060's to start.

Just need to find a frame (not too worried about that) and some nice quiet fans and I'll be good to go! If you have fan suggestions just let me know.