"Need help setting up a custom crypto mining rig"

[Салават]

"Hey all, need some advice on building a custom mining rig. I've got a budget of around $10k and want to go for a GPU setup with a few top-tier NVDIA cards. Has anyone else out there built a rig recently and can share some tips and recommendations?"

 

[dilbert_]

"Dude, what's your plan for cooling? That's usually the biggest problem with custom rigs. If you're looking for a good balance between power and noise, I'd recommend a 3080 or 3090 with a good air cooler."

 

[tmm]

"Hey OP, what kind of setup are you looking to build? Are you new to crypto mining or trying to upgrade from something existing? Can you give us a rough idea of your budget and how much hashpower you're aiming for?"

 

[motara]

"Hey OP, I built a custom rig last year using Ryzen 9s and 3080s. I'd recommend checking out the ASRock H110 Pro BTC+ mobo, it's a game-changer for mining. Also, you'll want to look into an efficient power supply, a 1600W EVGA or Corsair should do the trick."

 

[Xacker2000]

Thoughts on strategies?

 

[GAD123]

market updates - let's talk

 

[004]

Thoughts on opportunities?

 

[mbv]

"Hey OP, what kind of GPU's are you planning to use? Make sure you check for compatibility with the motherboard and power supply first. I'd also recommend a good cooling system to keep those GPU's from overheating."

 

[Gallouglass]

Yo, I've got some experience building custom rigs. Are you planning on using AMD or Nvidia GPUs? I've seen better results with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 series myself.

 

[Jestro]

"Dude, I just built a similar rig last month. Made sure to get a decent power supply, I'm running a 1200W EVGA unit, and also picked up a few high-end 3080 GPUs. Any more details on your build plans?"