Need help here. Anyone running multiple S3s on the same circuit, and if so, what are you powering them with? I have 6 of the new batch 8 S3's, and they are all on the same circuit. Running two pairs with a Corsair CX750M each and the other two with an EVGA bronze 1300W. Thought this would work well, and they mine perfectly, but the one outlet in the room that isn't being used for anything is warm to the touch. This obviously isn't good. I was a noob before this running two overclocked S1s with one Corsair CX750M and have apparently bit off more than I can chew.
Any help from one of you vets would be highly appreciated
Any help from one of you vets would be highly appreciated
Need to know what amp circuit the room is using. A 15A circuit has a max of 1800 watts, but you should probably keep it under 1440 watts. A 20A circuit has a max of 2400 watts, which is what I have, and they say to keep below 1920 watts, but I'm running a little over 2000 watts. (80% of max for continuous load.) You could have the wrong grade of wiring. A lower grade wire will get hot, and could even cause a fire if not up to specifications. For example, if wire that was rated for a 15A circuit was used with a 20A circuit. Even with 2000 watts, my outlets are not hot to the touch, and barely warm.
Hey Missouri! Thanks for the input! The circuit is 15A actually. Spoke with the guru of all things electrical (my pops) and he said that the wiring in my new house is total sh*t. **NOTE - don't assume that just because you've paid a ton for a new house that the wiring is exceptional**. Therefore, I am on the hunt for a good electrician to swing by and solve my problem for me. Adding another circuit (and possibly upgrading the current wiring) is in the cards because NOT mining is not haha. Thanks again! Cheers - \m/
you supposed to run only 3 overclocked S3 on a 15A circuit (at 110/120V). You might barely run four, but at the regular speed (not overclocked).
Six is seriously pushing it-prone to disaster. However, check you circuits-I have two close by, so just connect three miners to one and the rest to another circuit.
They aren't overclocked. They are straight outta the box. My wife is an interior designer, so all my miners MUST remain in my office so as not to interfere with her masterpiece haha. Not worried, though. I've got an electrician coming out here tomorrow and he's gonna put another circuit in here and I'll be back in business. Need a pro to look at it anyway. If the wiring is crap I need to know now before something terrible happens anyway. Thank you, mindtrip, for saving my family's life LOL