Build a Mining Rig – Part 1 – Parts

In order to build a mining rig there are a number of things to think about and parts to purchase. I have split some of these out below from my latest build. A lot of these can be swapped out for an alternative option which I will build on later.

Please let us know of any feedback or additions you would like to see to the list. But this is just a starting point.

Mining – Recommended Products

Recommended for efficiency and ease of use, ideal for beginners but do your won research as always.

AMD GPUs

Sapphire Pulse AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT Gaming Graphics Card with 8GB GDDR6 –

• https://geni.us/tsnSapphirePulse
• https://geni.us/tsn6600xt
• PowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT –
  • https://geni.us/xp2c

AMD Motherboards

Great if you don’t want to shell out on a specialist board for more than 6 GPUs

• MSI X470 GAMING PLUS MAX Motherboard ATX, AM4, DDR4, LAN, USB 3.2 Gen2
  • https://geni.us/MSIX470GAMINGPLUSMAX

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AMD GPU

If you would like to do some GPU mining as well look for a higher spec chip.

• AMD Athlon 3000G 2-Core, 4-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics – Check out the choice page a great choice from multiple vendors.
  • https://geni.us/29Zk5

PSUs

Server PSU

I would recommend for you to at least check out a server PSU – they are designed for long term use and are cheaper than ATX Power Supplies – with a ZFX board and Pico switch these can perform as a stand alone PSU – just remember to check your voltage as 120v will have a lower capacity on some units.

HP Server Power Supply 1200W PSU Mining 94% Platinum Efficiency

• https://geni.us/B5kVqF

Breakout Boards

• https://geni.us/nY20UW

PICO Switch

• https://geni.us/ZKbzsd

Mining Cases

For me when choosing a case its not really one model – it all depends on the amount of GPUs and you should choose accordingly.

Check out a selection and think what will fits the needs of the RIG you are building.

• https://geni.us/VVStxh

Cooling

Not to be overlooked cooling is very important but it also does not really matter about the price look for the airflow – if you like RGB go for it but personally I am staying away from them as they just attract moths etc.

• Antec 120mm Case Fan, PC Case Fan High Performance, 3-pin Connector, PF12 Series 5 Packs
  • https://geni.us/kjRq55

SSD / USB

This is another personal preference but I use hive OS so have found that a USB stick is sufficient and have not had a failure in 9 months with:-

• SanDisk 64 GB Cruzer Force USB Flash Drive
  • https://geni.us/p8t6B