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GTX 1090 Mining Speed

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Looking for some specs on mining hashrates for the GTX 1090? But wait, you say, you have the 1080Ti specs listed here! That’s right, because instead of calling the GTX 1090 the GTX 1090 like would have made sense to keep in line with the previous series of cards, nVidia instead decided to label their GPU chip the 1080Ti. So, that’s why these GTX 1090 mining speeds are identical to the 1080Ti hashrates 🙂 Click here for an up-to-date mining GPU comparison chart based on hashes per dollar, attempting to find you the cheapest GTX 1090 with the best ethereum … Continue reading GTX 1090 Mining Speed

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Tweaking Windows for an Ethereum Mining Rig Build

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I assembled my multi-GPU mining rig last week and set about getting my Windows 10 install where I wanted it. Lots of people tend to steer clear of Windows for a mining computer build because you don’t want anything extra going on, just the bare bones. A Linux install would be great for bare bones, but requires more know-how, and specifically, know-how that I don’t have. Another option would be to purchase an install of EthOS, but I wanted to keep costs down because as the ethereum mining difficulty increases, it will take longer and longer to make back my … Continue reading Tweaking Windows for an Ethereum Mining Rig Build

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Best Electricity Usage Monitor

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When it comes to building an Ethereum mining rig (or any mining computer actually), it’s all about making money. If you’re into it for more than just a fun experience, then you need to know how much it costs to run your mining rig, and compare that to how much money the coins that you’re mining are worth. Power is a real expense that can easily be overlooked when first starting to consider mining. After all, running a computer doesn’t take that much electricity, does it? A typical computer, no. But what we’re building is a multiple GPU system that … Continue reading Best Electricity Usage Monitor

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Best USB Risers PCIE-e risers and extensions for GPU Mining Rig Build

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If you’re serious about building a mining rig, then chances are you’ve spent a large chunk of change on some of the top rated GPUs for your Ethereum Mining Rig. And if that’s true, you didn’t come all this way to have your precious GPUs overheat inside your mining rig! Don’t fret – there is a simple solution. You just need to space your cards apart and give them some air to breathe. Get them up away from the warm (and air-blocking) motherboard, up into the open airspace where their fans can pull in a cool refreshing blast of air … Continue reading Best USB Risers PCIE-e risers and extensions for GPU Mining Rig Build

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PCI-E Riser Cables, GPU Mining Cables, Powered USB Risers etc

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Hopefully to avoid confusion, and to keep you from purchasing the wrong PCIe riser cables for your mining rig build, here are some quick FAQ style items you should know about USB risers. What are they called? Seriously, I don’t know. They are referred to by many different names, here are a few of the most common ones. – PCI-E Riser Cables – this is because they extend the PCI-E slots allowing you to raise the position of your GPUs in your mining rig – USB Risers – same as above, but since they are a USB cable that connects … Continue reading PCI-E Riser Cables, GPU Mining Cables, Powered USB Risers etc