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Board Hardware
Re: ANTMINER S3 Discussion and Support Thread.
by
RiseOfTH
on 03/08/2014, 23:56:51 UTC
Does anyone has any experience with using 2 different psu's (one for each blade) on an S3. I have a couple of corsair CX430's laying around and was hoping i could use 2 to power one S3.

The CX430 should be rated for 32A on the 12+ rail. If you're feeling brave you could probably run a single S3@218 on one power supply. Would definitely work @212.

Also after bitcoin discount the corsair CX430 is only ~$15 from newegg. Very cheap solution for an underclocked S3

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

You can't run a S3 on one CX430 because it only has one PCI-E.

I was thinking you could too.


Can I run two Bitmain S3 on 950 watt PSU (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003U29C40/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)? It has four PCI-e, +12V 83A with max load of 1000W?

I have another 850W seasonic which has two PCI-e. But I have 2-6 pin mole connector to 1-pci-e connector coverter. So, I can make another two PCI-e connectors. Is is safe to use such configuration for two Bitmain S3?

Also, how long it takes to reach US once Bitmain ships the product from China (https://bitmaintech.com/product.htm)?

I have ordered two Bitmain s3 through a Ebay seller.

Thanks,