Re: Power supplies, mobos, and ram. (oh my!) Oh, and cooling...
What are FPGAs? I've heard of them but never known what they do
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Mining_hardware_comparison#FPGA_Devices
Usually, the FPGA boards are attached to host computer via USB/COM port.
Miner software is available for many FPGA boards, so you have a choice.
If you're still interested in GPUs, I have three 7970s that I'd sell at discount
Lower power consumption = less heat.
They are expensive comparing with GPUs. BFL (BitForce) is an exception, but they have "unknown delivery dates". 6 weeks, became 6 months for some.
GPUs are readily available. So it is a plus.
[/quote]Are they worth it?
And how many can I connect to one mobo?
And do they require any special setup?