BH photo pic of graphics card.
While building my rig I did a lot of research, so here is a well informed guide to what I am creating myself. I am admittedly a noob at building so naturally I had to figure out what exactly I needed and how to do it.
My search took all eternity, as I found no where do they have "a complete idiots guide." So here is mine unto others:
The first thing I noticed is that people leave out some components that can be critical to your rig so here is EVERYTHING I bought and the price as of June 2017 at the best prices for brand new not including ebay only because it's just slightly more risky to get something unexpected.
Lets start with the components shall we:
6x EVGA Nvidia GTX 1070 Superclocked - about $400 each, $2,600 with tax - EVGA said to have far better fans than MSI version
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1282023-REG/evga_08g_p4_5173_kr_geforce_gtx_1070_8gb.html
1x Asrock H81 Pro BTC Motherboard- $300
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Celeron-G1840-Processor-BX80646G1840/dp/B00J2LIE9C/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1497375283&sr=1-4&keywords=asrock+h81+pro+btc
1x Intel Celeron Processor Dual 2.8Ghz - $55
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Celeron-G1840-Processor-BX80646G1840/dp/B00J2LIE9C/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1497375283&sr=1-4&keywords=asrock+h81+pro+btc
1x Kingston Fury 4gb RAM - $30
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J8E8Z42/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1x Corsair 1200W Platinum Rated Power Supply - $250
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U6GTONM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1x Sandisk 120GB SSD Newest Version- $60
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F9G414U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1x Rig Chasis (Ebay) - $200
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-GPU-Open-air-frame-case-for-mining-rig-with-6-FANs-ONLY-ETHEREUM-Zcash-bitcoin-/162552243675?hash=item25d8de65db:g:zowAAOSwDrNZPT25 (Not exact one I got but Something like this - I'm sure this link will expire) {I reccomend an all alluminum frame with fans- less risk of hazard}
6x Green LED Fans - $50
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06X99MCXS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
6x 16x to 1x PCI Cables from Walmart actually - $50
https://www.walmart.com/ip/USB3-0-PCI-E-Express-1x-to-16x-Extender-Riser-Card-Adapter-SATA-6Pin-Power-Cable/346274046
1x On/Off Button (Why Not) - $10
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009CWY8PA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1x Windows Download - For Free Online
microsoft.com
Cool Extra:
Smart Plug that tracks electricity usage via Free App:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0178IC5ZY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Let me start by saying that I scoured the internet for best prices and products and I assure you these are them.
You may be able to get better prices on ebay but me personally I didnt want to take any chances with something so exspensive for how little I would be saving.
Also - I'm a noob and I don't have time to build my own rig lol for $200 or so doll hairs I'm more than willing to just buy a professional one. I also like the one I purchased because it already had holes for installing fans. I cannot guarenttee more like this one but the easier the better in my opinion. Although I'm sure installing on almost any rig isn't too hard i've seen a few installed using zip ties etc. Pic below of the one I bought on ebay.. their photo not mine.
Also to be noted.. after doing much research on this setup.. probably the best setup for the money would have been using AMD RX480's (Not the RX580's surprisingly) but unfortunately they are no where to be found and either way the price is so jacked up they want like $350 - 400 for a $200 card it's insane. So thus Nvidia was my choice.. they are indisputably better anyway technically but with the RX480's they were cheaper for still very good performance and I was hoping to buy 8 of them.. but so be it. Also the RX480's are compatable with the ethOS operating system designed for mining found at gpushack.com --- If you can afford to wait for them to be available they are a good option and GPU shack has decent prices but still jacked up rather than if you jut purchased the parts all seperately which caused me to do so.
NVIDIA GPUS SHOULDN'T BE USED WITH ETHOS only windows.. it says it is POSSIBLE but not advised so them knowing more than I do, I also do not advise. I didn't know this at first and wished I did.
Windows can be downloaded for free on there website and DOES NOT REQUIRE ACTIVATION which is awesome. So for mining usage this works perfectly.
I will be physically assembling this rig in the coming month so stay tuned for the complete idiots building guide with mining software tutorial installment coming soon!
Another pic from ebay supplier of my rig chasis: The hopeful setup.
Also check out my website if your interested in any cool new stuff!
freshsteaze.com
happy steeming and best of luck! Please let me know if you have any comments or questions about the rig, and please follow! :)