---- ====== mn.retrogamer mining hardware ====== ---- \\ {{ra>mining-diamonds}} \\ ---- ===== use case ===== ---- long-term [[https://www.monerooutreach.org/stories/RandomX.html|RandomX]] CPU mining [[https://www.getmonero.org|Monero]] using [[https://xmrig.com/|XMRig]] & solar energy \\ \\ \\ \\ ---- ===== cpu ===== ---- target = 2 years to ROI \\ \\ ==== ryzen 5 3600 ==== ---- * tdp * 65w * product link * [[https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-ryzen-5-3600|amd ryzen 5 3600]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-3600-12-Thread-Processor/dp/B07STGGQ18]] * newegg link * [[https://www.newegg.com/amd-ryzen-5-3600/p/N82E16819113569]] * price * $229 * hash rate @ stock * 6615H/s * [[https://randomx.jir.dk/cpu/amd-ryzen-5-3600]] * strengths * . * weaknesses * . ==== ryzen 5 3600x ==== ---- * tdp * 95w * product link * [[https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-ryzen-5-3600x|amd ryzen 5 3600x]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-3600X-12-Thread-Processor/dp/B07SQBFN2D]] * newegg link * [[https://www.newegg.com/amd-ryzen-5-3600x/p/N82E16819113568]] * price * $259 * hash rate @ stock * 7400H/s * [[https://monerobenchmarks.info/]] * strengths * . * weaknesses * . ==== ryzen 7 3700x ==== ---- * tdp * 65w * product link * [[https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-ryzen-7-3700x|amd ryzen 7 3700x]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-3700X-16-Thread-Processor/dp/B07SXMZLPK]] * newegg link * [[https://www.newegg.com/amd-ryzen-7-3700x/p/N82E16819113567]] * price * $299 * hash rate @ stock * 8519H/s * [[https://randomx.jir.dk/cpu/amd-ryzen-7-3700x]] * strengths * . * weaknesses * . ==== ryzen 9 3900x ==== ---- * tdp * 105w * product link * [[https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-ryzen-9-3900x|amd ryzen 9 3900x]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-3900X-24-Thread-Processor/dp/B07SXMZLP9?th=1]] * newegg link * [[https://www.newegg.com/amd-ryzen-9-3900x/p/N82E16819113103]] * price * $448 * hash rate @ stock * ~15000H/s * [[https://randomx.jir.dk/cpu/amd-ryzen-9-3900x]] * strengths * . * weaknesses * . ==== ryzen 9 3950x ==== ---- * tdp * 105w * product link * [[https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-ryzen-9-3950x|amd ryzen 9 3950x]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-3950X-32-Thread-Processor/dp/B07ZTYKLZW]] * newegg link * [[https://www.newegg.com/amd-ryzen-9-3950x/p/N82E16819113616]] * price * $699 * hash rate @ stock * ~17000H/s * [[https://monerobenchmarks.info/]] * strengths * . * weaknesses * . ==== ryzen 5 5600x ==== ---- * tdp * 65w * product link * [[https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-ryzen-5-5600x|amd ryzen 5 5600x]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-5600X-12-Thread-Processor/dp/B08166SLDF]] * newegg link * [[https://www.newegg.com/amd-ryzen-5-5600x/p/N82E16819113666]] * price * $299 * hash rate @ stock * 7200H/s * [[https://monerobenchmarks.info/]] * strengths * . * weaknesses * . ==== ryzen threadripper 3960x ==== ---- * tdp * 280w * product link * [[https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-ryzen-threadripper-3960x|amd ryzen threadripper 3960x]] * amazon link * none * newegg link * [[https://www.newegg.com/amd-ryzen-threadripper-3960x/p/N82E16819113619]] * price * $1399 * hash rate @ stock * ~26000H/s * [[https://monerobenchmarks.info/]] * few entries for it * strengths * . * weaknesses * . \\ \\ \\ \\ ---- ===== cpu coolers ===== ---- ==== amd wraith prism ==== ---- * product link * [[https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/cpu-cooler-solution|AMD Wraith Prism]] * youtube demo * {{youtube>TXmVQrOmF98?medium}} * price * included with ryzen 7 & ryzen 9 * $35 * strengths * RGB Modes * Modes * Off Static Breathing Strobe 'Spectrum Cycle' Random Wave Spring Stack Cram Scan Neon Water Rainbow * OpenRGB - [[https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/OpenRGB]] * weaknesses * . ==== amd wraith spire ==== ---- * product link * [[https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/cpu-cooler-solution|AMD Wraith Spire]] * price * included with ryzen 5 * strengths * . * weaknesses * regarded as a budget/noisy cooler, amd could've included the wraith prism with the ryzen 5, but they didn't ==== noctua NH-L9a-AM4 ==== ---- * product link * [[https://noctua.at/en/nh-l9a-am4|Noctua NH-L9a-AM4]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075SG1T3X]] * price * $39 * strengths * 37mm total clearance * weaknesses * . ==== noctua NH-L9x65 ==== ---- * product link * [[https://noctua.at/en/nh-l9x65|Noctua NH-L9x65, Premium Low-Profile CPU Cooler (65mm, Brown)]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-L9x65-Premium-Low-Profile-Cooler/dp/B00VB3Y89E]] * price * $50 * strengths * . * weaknesses * . ==== corsair hydro series h60 120mm liquid cpu cooler ==== ---- * product link * [[https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Liquid-Cooling/Single-Radiator-Liquid-Coolers/Hydro-Series%E2%84%A2-H60-%282018%29-120mm-Liquid-CPU-Cooler/p/CW-9060036-WW|Corsair Hydro Series™ H60 (2018) 120mm Liquid CPU Cooler]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-Hydro-Liquid-Cooler-Radiator/dp/B079NXZQBC]] * price * $60 * strengths * . * weaknesses * . ==== corsair hydro series h100i rgb platinum 240mm ==== ---- * product link * [[https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Liquid-Cooling/Dual-Radiator-Liquid-Coolers/Hydro-Series%E2%84%A2-RGB-Platinum/p/CW-9060039-WW|Hydro Series™ H100i RGB PLATINUM 240mm Liquid CPU Cooler]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-L9x65-Premium-Low-Profile-Cooler/dp/B00VB3Y89E]] * price * $159 * strengths * . * weaknesses * . \\ \\ \\ \\ ---- ===== motherboard ===== ---- target = mini-itx form factor \\ \\ ==== asrock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac ==== ---- * product link * [[https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/Fatal1ty%20B450%20Gaming-ITXac/|asrock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/ASRock-Motherboard-B450-Gaming-ITX-AC/dp/B07FVVNDFX]] * price * $109 * strengths * . * weaknesses * . ==== asrock B550M-ITX/ac ==== ---- * product link * [[https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/Fatal1ty%20B450%20Gaming-ITXac/|asrock B550M-ITX/ac]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/ASRock-B550M-ITX-AC-Processors-Motherboard/dp/B089VYCHMG]] * manual * [[https://download.asrock.com/Manual/B550M-ITXac.pdf]] * memory qvl * [[https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/B550M-ITXac/index.asp#MemoryMS]] * price * $129 * strengths * . * weaknesses * g.skill 3600 not on QVL ==== gigabyte b550i aorus pro ax ==== ---- * product link * [[https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B550I-AORUS-PRO-AX-rev-10|Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX (rev. 1.0)]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/B550I-AORUS-PRO-DisplayPort-Motherboard/dp/B089FWWN62]] * newegg link * [[https://www.newegg.com/gigabyte-b550i-aorus-pro-ax/p/N82E16813145222]] * manual * [[https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_b550i-aorus-pro-ax_e_1003.pdf]] * memory qvl * [[https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Memory/mb_memory_b550i-aorus-pro-ax_matisse_200916.pdf]] * price * $179 * strengths * compatible with [[https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/GC-TITAN-RIDGE-rev-10|gigabyte gc-titan ridge]] * weaknesses * . ---- ==== gigabyte x570 aorus master ==== * product link * [[https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/X570-AORUS-MASTER-rev-11-12/sp#sp|Gigabyte X570 Aorus Master]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-X570-AORUS-Fins-Array-Motherboard/dp/B07SSM6CLC]] * newegg link * [[https://www.newegg.com/asrock-rack-x470d4u-amd-ryzen-2nd-generation-series-processors/p/N82E16813140023]] * memory qvl * [[https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Memory/mb_memory_x570-aorus-master_v1.1_matisse_201023.pdf]] * motherboard manual * [[https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_x570-aorus-master_1102_e.pdf]] * price * $369 * strengths * full ATX, 3 GPU slots * weaknesses * price ==== asrock rack x470d4u ==== ---- * product link * [[https://www.asrockrack.com/general/productdetail.asp?Model=X470D4U#Specifications|ASRock Rack X470D4U]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/ASRock-Rack-X470D4U-Asrock-Motherboard/dp/B07PNFTPGB]] * newegg link * [[https://www.newegg.com/asrock-rack-x470d4u-amd-ryzen-2nd-generation-series-processors/p/N82E16813140023]] * price * $229 * strengths * intended for rack-mount applications * weaknesses * micro ATX \\ \\ \\ \\ ---- ===== power supply ===== ---- target = 500w 80+ bronze or gold \\ \\ ==== EVGA 500 BQ 80+ Bronze ==== ---- * product link * [[https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=110-BQ-0500-K1|EVGA 110-BQ-0500-K1]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N3OAFHD]] * price * $79 * strengths * . * weaknesses * . ==== EVGA 500 GD 80+ Gold ==== ---- {{:mnretrogamer:cryptocurrency:evga_500gd_psu_chart_500.jpg?direct|}} * product link * [[https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=100-GD-0500-V1|EVGA 100-GD-0500-V1]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Warranty-Power-Supply-100-GD-0500-V1/dp/B07WC79PPN]] * newegg link * [[https://www.newegg.com/evga-500-gd-100-gd-0500-v1-500w/p/N82E16817438158]] * price * $69 * strengths * . * weaknesses * . \\ \\ \\ \\ ---- ===== case ===== ---- target = mini-itx, full size gpu capable, stackable \\ \\ ==== silverstone SG13P ==== ---- {{:mnretrogamer:cryptocurrency:sg13p-34right-top.jpg?direct|}} * product link * [[https://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=536&area=en|SilverStone SG13P]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T7TFQMK]] * price * $58 * strengths * . * weaknesses * . \\ \\ ==== silverstone SG13WB-Q ==== ---- {{:mnretrogamer:cryptocurrency:silverstone_sg13wb-q.jpg?direct|}} * product link * [[https://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=536&area=en|SilverStone SG13WB-Q]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Technology-Factor-Computer-Mini-ITX/dp/B07P61HQ6Z]] * price * $55 * strengths * . * weaknesses * . \\ \\ ==== silverstone sugo 14 ==== ---- {{:mnretrogamer:cryptocurrency:silverstone_sugo14_white.jpg?direct|}} * product link * [[https://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=932&area=en|SilverStone SUGO 14 - White & Black]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Mini-ITX-Supports-Removable-SST-SG14W/dp/B08PP3NC8G]] * price * $108 * strengths * can fit full length GPU & 240mm AIO cooling block * weaknesses * . \\ \\ ==== cooler master elite 130 ==== ---- {{:mnretrogamer:cryptocurrency:elite130-gallery-2-zoom.png?direct|}} * product link * [[https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/cases/mini-itx/elite130/|cooler master elite 130]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DJ6A88G]] * price * $51 * strengths * . * weaknesses * . \\ \\ ==== cooler master mastercase h100 ==== ---- {{:mnretrogamer:cryptocurrency:coolermaster_mastercase_h100.jpg?direct|}} * product link * [[https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/cases/mini-itx/mastercase-h100/|Cooler Master MasterCase H100]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-MasterCase-Mini-ITX-Built/dp/B07TMRGV6D]] * price * $62 * strengths * 200mm fan on front * weaknesses * . \\ \\ ==== cooler master haf xb evo ==== ---- {{:mnretrogamer:cryptocurrency:haf-xb-evo-gallery-1-zoom.png?600|}} * product link * [[https://www.coolermaster.com/us/en-us/catalog/legacy-products/cases/haf-xb-evo/|Cooler Master HAF XB EVO]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-HAF-EVO-Motherboard/dp/B00FFJ0H3Q]] * price * $105 * strengths * high air flow * 240mm radiator support (front) * 200mm fan (top) * full ATX * weaknesses * underneath crowded once loaded up \\ \\ ==== thermaltake core v1 ==== ---- {{:mnretrogamer:cryptocurrency:thermaltake-corev1-snowedition.jpg?direct|}} * product link * [[https://www.thermaltakeusa.com/core-v1-snow-edition.html|ThermalTake Core V1 Snow Edition]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Core-Computer-Chassis-CA-1B8-00S6WN-01/dp/B015UDUAKG]] * price * $60 * strengths * 140mm+ CPU clearance, 200mm case fan * weaknesses * . \\ \\ ==== thermaltake tower 100 snow ==== ---- {{:mnretrogamer:cryptocurrency:thermaltake-tower100-snow-chassis.jpg?600|}} * product link * [[https://www.thermaltakeusa.com/the-tower-100-snow-mini-chassis.html|ThermalTake The Tower 100 Snow Mini Chassis]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Tempered-Computer-Supports-CA-1R3-00S6WN-00/dp/B08SQBKTLK]] * price * $119 * strengths * rocket ship design * tempered glass viewing * 120mm radiator support on top * mini-ITX * weaknesses * price \\ \\ \\ \\ ---- ===== ram ===== ---- target = 8gb or 16gb note = [[https://www.nicehash.com/blog/post/how-to-optimize-cpu-mining-performance-for-monero-random-x|optimizing memory timings for greater hash rates]] \\ \\ ==== 16gb g.skill ripjaws v series ddr4-3600 ==== ---- * product link * [[https://gskill.com/product/165/184/1562831134/F4-3600C16D-16GVKCRipjaws-VDDR4-3600MHz-CL16-19-19-39-1.35V16GB-(2x8GB)|G.Skill RipJaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)]] * part number * F4-3600C16D-16GVKC * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X8DVDZZ]] * price * $82 * strengths * low price for CL16 3600 RAM * weaknesses * low bin * poor timings * returned this kit, no room for O/C ==== 16gb corsair vengeance rgb pro ddr4-3200 ==== ---- * product link * [[https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Memory/Vengeance-PRO-RGB-Black/p/CMW16GX4M2C3200C16|VENGEANCE® RGB PRO 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3200MHz C16 Memory Kit — Black]] * part number * CMW16GX4M2C3200C16 * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-Vengeance-3200MHz-Desktop-Memory/dp/B07D1XCKWW]] * price * $86 * strengths * . * weaknesses * . ==== 8gb hyperx fury 8gb ddr4-3200 ==== ---- * product link * [[https://www.hyperxgaming.com/unitedstates/us/memory/fury-ddr4|HyperX Fury 8GB 3200MHz DDR4 CL16 DIMM (Kit of 2) Black XMP Desktop Memory HX432C16FB3K2/8]] * part number * HX432C16FB3K2/8 * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-3200MHz-Desktop-Memory-HX432C16FB3K2/dp/B07WCQRVDH]] * price * $52 * strengths * . * weaknesses * . ==== 16gb patriot viper steel ddr4-4400 ==== ---- * product link * [[https://viper.patriotmemory.com/products/viper-steel-ddr4-performance-memory-ram-viper-gaming-by-patriot-memory|Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 4400 (PC4 35200) Intel XMP 2.0 Desktop Memory Model PVS416G440C9K]] * part number * PVS416G440C9K * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/Viper-Steel-4400MHz-Performance-Memory/dp/B07KXLFDL6]] * newegg link * [[https://www.newegg.com/patriot-16gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820225144]] * price * $130 * sale price * strengths * can be down-clocked to 3600 to reduce latency * weaknesses * new ram vendor \\ \\ \\ \\ ===== storage ===== ---- target = m.2 nvme & high durability usb 3.1 thumb \\ \\ ==== samsung 970 evo nvme m.2 500gb ==== ---- * product link * [[https://www.samsung.com/us/computing/memory-storage/solid-state-drives/ssd-970-evo-nvme-m2-500gb-mz-v7e500bw/|Samsung 970 EVO NVMe M.2 SSD 500GB]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-970-EVO-500GB-MZ-V7E500BW/dp/B07BN4NJ2J]] * price * $60 * strengths * . * weaknesses * . ==== samsung bar plus usb 3.1 flash drive ==== ---- * product link * [[https://www.samsung.com/us/computing/memory-storage/usb-flash-drives/usb-3-1-flash-drive-bar-plus-128gb-titan-gray-muf-128be4-am/#benefits|Samsung BAR Plus USB 3.1 Flash Drive - Champagne Silver or Titan Gray]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BPK3XWW]] * price * $32/256gb * $18/128gb * $11/64gb * $8/32gb * strengths * . * weaknesses * . \\ \\ \\ \\ ---- ===== gpu ===== ---- ==== asus rog strix rtx 3060 ti oc edition 8gb ==== ---- * product link * [[https://rog.asus.com/us/graphics-cards/graphics-cards/rog-strix/rog-strix-rtx3060ti-o8g-gaming-model/]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Premium-GeForce-Keyboard-Included/dp/B083Z7TR8Z]] * model number * RTX3060TI-O8G-GAMING * clock * 1890MHz * price * $499 * strengths * best price/performance * highest clock * weaknesses * . ==== asus tuf gaming rtx 3060 ti oc 8gb ==== ---- * product link * [[https://www.asus.com/Motherboards-Components/Graphics-Cards/TUF-Gaming/TUF-RTX3060TI-O8G-GAMING/techspec/]] * newegg link * [[https://www.newegg.com/asus-geforce-rtx-3060-ti-tuf-rtx3060ti-o8g-gaming/p/N82E16814126471]] * model number * TUF-RTX3060TI-O8G-GAMING * clock * 1785MHz * price * $459 * strengths * price * weaknesses * none ==== evga geforce rtx 3060 ti ftw3 ultra 8gb ==== ---- * product link * [[https://www.evga.com/products/Specs/GPU.aspx?pn=73b694de-6074-4ca5-9b7e-299c098465ed]] * newegg link * [[https://www.newegg.com/evga-geforce-rtx-3060-ti-08g-p5-3667-kr/p/N82E16814487537]] * model number * 08G-P5-3667-KR * clock * 1800MHz * price * $499 * strengths * strong overall card, price/performance * weaknesses * . ==== gigabyte rtx 3060 ti gaming oc 8gb ==== ---- * product link * [[https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N306TGAMINGOC-PRO-8GD/sp#sp]] * best buy link * [[https://www.bestbuy.com/site/gigabyte-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3060-ti-gaming-oc-8g-gddr6-pci-express-4-0-graphics-card-black/6442484.p?skuId=6442484]] * model number * GV-N306TGAMINGOC PRO-8GD * clock * 1770MHz * price * $519 * strengths * . * weaknesses * . ==== gigabyte aorus geforce rtx 3060 ti master 8gb ==== ---- * product link * [[https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N306TAORUS-M-8GD/sp#sp]] * amazon link * [[https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-GeForce-Graphics-MAX-Covered-GV-N306TAORUS/dp/B08Q8QR7PK]] * model number * GV-N306TAORUS M-8GD * clock * 1800MHz * price * $539 * strengths * cool rgb * weaknesses * expensive for 1800MHz * beggars can't be choosers * :) \\ \\ \\ \\ ---- ===== OS ===== ---- ==== ubuntu server 20.04 ==== ---- * product link * [[https://ubuntu.com/blog/ubuntu-server-20-04|ubuntu server 20.04]] * kernel * 5.4 * price * $0 * strengths * . * weaknesses * . ==== hive os ==== ---- * product link * [[https://hiveos.farm/|hive os]] * price * [[https://hiveos.farm/pricing/|pricing model]] * free to evaluate up to 4 rigs with reduced features & stats * personal edition with full features & stats * $0.30/mo per CPU rig * $3/mo per GPU rig * strengths * . * weaknesses * . ==== microsoft windows 10 professional ==== ---- * product link * [[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/windows|microsoft windows 10 professional]] * price * [[https://www.kinguin.net/category/19429/windows-10-professional-oem-key|$33]] * strengths * . * weaknesses * . ===== build templates ===== ---- ==== 2021 miner001 ==== ---- * cpu * amd ryzen 9 3900x * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SXMZLP9|amazon]] * $448 + $32/tax * ordered 12/19/2020 * cpu fan * amd wraith prism * too tall for SG13P using ATX PSU * using corsair hydro series h60 120mm liquid cpu cooler instead * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079NXZQBC|amazon]] * $60 * ordered 12/30/2020 * motherboard * gigabyte b550i aorus pro ax * [[https://www.newegg.com/gigabyte-b550i-aorus-pro-ax/p/N82E16813145222?Item=N82E16813145222|newegg]] * $180 + $13/tax * ordered 12/19/2020 * update 1/7/2021 * DOA, will not POST * RMA replacement initiated with newegg * package lost * ordered replacement through amazon on 1/27/2021 * received & installed 1/29/2021 * ram * 2x8gb g.skill ripjaws v series 16gb ddr4-3600 * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X8DVDZZ|amazon]] * $85 * ordered 12/19/2020 * returned, poor choice * 2x8gb patriot viper steel 16gb ddr4-4400 * [[https://www.newegg.com/patriot-16gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820225144|newegg]] * $125 + $9/tax * ordered 1/29/2021 * arriving 2/6/2021 * storage * samsung bar plus usb 3.1 flash drive - 128gb * operating system * hive os * case * silverstone SG13P * [[https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Technology-Factor-Computer-Mini-ITX/dp/B07T7TFQMK|amazon]] * $68 * ordered 12/19/2020 * build notes * [[https://jumeenotech.wordpress.com/2015/03/19/silverstone-sg13-build-log/]] * [[https://www.reddit.com/r/sffpc/comments/gthcri/silverstone_sg13_ryzen_5_3600_rtx_2080_super/]] * power supply * EVGA 500 GD * [[https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Warranty-Power-Supply-100-GD-0500-V1/dp/B07WC79PPN|amazon]] * $70 * ordered 12/19/2020 * total * price * $1005 * hash rate * ~15000H/s * build notes * spreadsheet * [[https://cloud.mnretrogamer.com/index.php/s/dQSYQnBqRom5k5i|retro.cloud link]] * budget g.skill CL16 3600 RAM with loose timings did not work out * only 13600H/s with XMP profile @ 3600 * CPU running @ 4.1GHz * going for cl14/cl15 @ 3600 with 4400 cl19 RAM next * [[https://monerobenchmarks.info/amd3900X.php]] * oc * motherboard * disable hardware prefetcher * disable amd cool 'n' quiet * disable precision overdrive * disable geardown mode * disable power down mode * ram * 4333 xmp * 13400H/s * 3600 cl14 * 15380H/s * still working on sub-timings * these first sub-timings changes made the hash rate jump from 14000 to 15380 @ CPU 4.15GHz. * tRC, tRFC, & Command Rate 1T * {{:mnretrogamer:cryptocurrency:samsung_bdie_3600_cl14.png?600|}} * 3200 cl13 * 3200 cl14 * 2866 cl13 * cpu * stock * list out multipliers, voltages, hash rates & stability here * 4.1GHz * 4.15GHz * currently operating at this * 4.2GHz * mining start date * tentative * 2/6/2021 * miner selfies ==== 2021 miner002 ==== ---- * cpu * amd ryzen 5 3600 * [[https://www.microcenter.com/product/608318/amd-ryzen-7-3700x-matisse-36ghz-8-core-am4-boxed-processor-with-wraith-prism-cooler|amazon]] * $199 * ordered 12/19/2020 * cpu cooling * amd wraith prism * using prism from miner001 * motherboard * asrock B550M-ITX/ac * [[https://www.amazon.com/ASRock-B550M-ITX-AC-Processors-Motherboard/dp/B089VYCHMG|amazon]] * $130 * ordered 12/19/2020 * ram * 2x4gb hyperx fury 8gb ddr4-3200 * [[https://www.newegg.com/hyperx-8gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820104890|newegg]] * $62 * ordered 12/19/2020 * storage * samsung bar plus usb 3.1 flash drive - 128gb * operating system * hive os * case * thermaltake core v1 snow edition * [[https://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Core-Computer-Chassis-CA-1B8-00S6WN-01/dp/B015UDUAKG|amazon]] * $60 * ordered 12/30/2020 * power supply * EVGA 500 GD * [[https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Warranty-Power-Supply-100-GD-0500-V1/dp/B07WC79PPN|amazon]] * $70 * total * price * $529 * hash rate * ~6500H/s * build notes * spreadsheet * [[https://cloud.mnretrogamer.com/index.php/s/DZ7ffKo3ZcGWAHG|retro.cloud link]] * oc * ram * 3200 xmp * 7200H/s * nice ram * cpu * stock * 7200H/s * 4100 @ 1.3V * 7340H/s * 4200 @ 1.3V * 7480H/s * 4250 @ 1.3V * 7520H/S * could be higher, believe there is some thermal throttling occurring preventing 7540-7550H/s * this miner runs on air * case lid removed for O/C validation * 4300 @ 1.3V * 7580H/s * stable 20 minutes * 4325 @ 1.3V * 7620H/s * testing currently * 4350 @ 1.3V * 7680H/s * stable 6 hours * xmrig crashed afterwards * added rx 570 4gb to GPU mine * mining start date * 1/9/2021 * miner selfies ==== 2021 miner003 ==== ---- * cpu * amd ryzen 9 3950x * [[https://www.microcenter.com/product/616858/amd-ryzen-9-3950x-matisse-35ghz-16-core-am4-boxed-processor|microcenter]] * $680 + $51/tax, in-store st. louis park * ordered 2/6/2021 * will pick up 2/8/2021 * cpu cooling * corsair icue h100i rgb pro xt * [[https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Radiator-Software-Control-Liquid/dp/B0829RTMKY|amazon]] * $120 + $8/tax * ordered 2/6/2021 * motherboard * gigabyte x570 aorus master * [[https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-X570-AORUS-Fins-Array-Motherboard/dp/B07SSM6CLC|amazon]] * $369 + $29/tax * ordered 2/5/2021 * backorder eta 3/15/2021 * now 2/17/2021 * ram * Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 4400 (PC4 35200) Intel XMP 2.0 Desktop Memory Model PVS416G440C9K * aorus master QVL * good * [[https://www.newegg.com/patriot-16gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820225144|newegg]] * $130 + $9/tax * ordered 2/6/2021 * storage * samsung bar plus usb 3.1 flash drive - 128gb * sata ssd * adata su800 1tb ssd * $0 * already own * windows 10 professional * group gaming * operating system * hive os * windows 10 professional * rainbowminer * ?? * case * coolermaster haf xb evo * [[https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-HAF-EVO-Motherboard/dp/B00FFJ0H3Q|amazon]] * $105 + $7/tax * ordered 2/5/2021 * power supply * EVGA 500 GD * [[https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Warranty-Power-Supply-100-GD-0500-V1/dp/B07WC79PPN|amazon]] * $70 + $6/tax * ordered 2/6/2021 * [[https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=120-g2-1300-xr|EVGA 1300w supernova 80+ gold]] * $0 * see build note * total * price * $1584 (includes tax) * hash rate * ~19000H/s * running our 4400 cl19 ram at 3600 cl15 or cl14 * [[https://monerobenchmarks.info/amd3950X.php]] * build notes * spreadsheet * [[https://cloud.mnretrogamer.com/index.php/s/jP9EwKL2KopQBaF|retro.cloud link]] * miner003 will be setup to service 3 NVIDIA GPUs with a full ATX motherboard to increase mining density & efficiency * power supply will be upgraded to an already owned evga 1300w supernova 80+ gold to efficiently service 3 GPUs in this miner * evga 500 gd would go to the computer losing the evga 1300w * in the future, 1000w should be sufficient for the 3x GPU + 1x CPU choices we are interested in ==== 2022 miner004 ==== ---- * cpu * amd ryzen threadripper 3960x * [[https://www.microcenter.com/product/617456/amd-ryzen-threadripper-3960x-38ghz-24-core-strx4-boxed-processor|microcenter]] * $1399 (in-store only, out of stock) * cpu cooling * corsair hydro series h100i rgb platinum 240mm * [[https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-H100i-PLATINUM-Liquid-Cooler/dp/B07JWB5BSN|amazon]] * $179 * motherboard * asrock B550M-ITX/ac * [[https://www.amazon.com/ASRock-B550M-ITX-AC-Processors-Motherboard/dp/B089VYCHMG|amazon]] * $130 * ram * 2x4gb hyperx fury 8gb ddr4-3200 * [[https://www.newegg.com/hyperx-8gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820104890|newegg]] * $54 * storage * samsung bar plus usb 3.1 flash drive - 128gb * operating system * hive os * case * silverstone SUGO 14 (white) * [[https://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Mini-ITX-Supports-Removable-SST-SG14W/dp/B08PP3NC8G|amazon]] * $107 * power supply * EVGA 500 GD * [[https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Warranty-Power-Supply-100-GD-0500-V1/dp/B07WC79PPN|amazon]] * $70 * total * price * $1939 * hash rate * ~27000H/s