Hi all,

I currently have an R9 290 (MSI) 4 GPU rig which is powered by a Silverstone Strider 1500W.  I have an additional R9 290 card sitting here (same type as other 4) and want to add it in.  However, I don't think my PSU will handle 5 R9 290's and I don't want to buy a 1500W PSU for one card.

Is it okay to put a smaller PSU in for the fifth card?  I've run dual PSU before on my last rig and jump started the 2nd PSU but they were the exact same PSU's.  The risers will be powered from the main 1500W PSU and it'll just be the 8 & 6 Pin power cables being powered from the smaller PSU.

Thanks,

MB

Am I converting this wrong?  Isn't the 5Mh/s the equivalent of 5000Kh/s which is only slightly faster than my GPU rigs?

MB

Personally, I think we're just starting to see the initial mainstream adoption of BitCoin and the associated value rise that goes with it.  I think it will continue to increase in value quickly over the next year or two but I expect it will stall for a month or two as cautious people hold back.  I think that's the reason why mainstream banking is now trying to close the doors on it as it sees BitCoin thriving and they want to stop it while they can.

I think it's too late for that and after some initial pushback we'll see the "If you can't beat them, join them" phase and that's when BitCoin will take it's final spurt until it hits its ceiling.  I see 2/3 Altcoins following suit but with lower values attached to them.

Mustang Brett

Would it not be easier to change your motherboard for a better model?  290's are good GPU's.

Mustang Brett

Hi All,

Mustang Brett here and looking forward to being part of the community with you all.

I was involved in BTC mining a while back but stopped as I didn't see it catching on    I'm now mining some Altcoins and enjoying it.  It's nice to feel like you're contributing to a fairer economical system, while hopefully making a few bucks in the process.

See you all on the forums, it looks great here and I can't wait to join in.

Mustang Brett 

It's crazy.  Who knows what will happen.  With so many people invested and the trend of investors going upwards I think growth is likely..

Welcome bro, I'm a newbie like you