Hey guys, just wanted to start a thread on building a low-budget PC for crypto mining. I've been digging through some parts and found a setup that can allegedly mine some popular coins like Ethereum and Monero for around $500. Would love to hear some feedback and see if anyone has any better suggestions.
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"Low-Budget PC Build for Crypto Mining - Under $500!"
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bkonstantin
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"Yooo, I went down this route a while back and ended up building a miner for like $420. I used an old RX 550, 8GB RAM, and a 240GB SSD, so far it's been raking in some decent cash. Definitely worth the investment if you're looking to get in on the action on a shoestring."
zeniamorozzz
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"Yooo, I just built a similar rig a few months back for under $400 and I'm getting around 20-25 H/s with an Nvidia GTX 1650 Super. You gotta be careful with the power setup, though - keep it as efficient as possible to avoid killing your wallet on the electric bill. Has anyone tried using a 6x GPU setup with these cards?"
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"Hey OP, I'd recommend checking out the Antminer S1 for a low-budget option, it's an old-school ASIC but still a solid choice for mining Litecoins and other small caps. Can get it for around $60 second-hand, plus a few bucks for a rig casing and some power supplies."
"Dude, what about using an Antminer S3 clone? They're like $150 used on eBay and still pack a decent punch for a low budget build. Also, consider an old CPU like a Ryzen 3 from 2017, it's still a beast for mining and can be found for cheap."