"Unleash Your Mining Potential: Setting Up a Rig for Dummies"

AlexSashkaff

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Title: Unleash Your Mining Potential: Setting Up a Rig for Dummies

Hey fellow miners, I'm new to the game and after doing some research, I think it's time to take the plunge and set up my own mining rig. I'm looking for some guidance on what components to buy and where to start, especially for those who are as clueless as I am. Who's willing to share their knowledge and walk me through the setup process?
 

Pasha1979

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"Lol, setting up a rig for dummies? I've got a friend who's been through that process and still can't get his rig running smoothly. Check out the OP's other thread on troubleshooting common mining issues"
 

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Just got mine up and running, been 3 days and I'm making around 30mh/s with an RX 6800 XT. Was a bit tricky to set up the PSU and fans, but overall it was a pretty smooth process. Has anyone else had success with these newer AMD cards?
 
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"Yo, just set up my rig last weekend and I gotta say, following the guide in this thread was a lifesaver! I was able to get my GPU's running smoothly and now I'm raking in the crypto coins. What type of GPU's did everyone else opt for?"
 

Proha

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"Hey guys, just wanted to chime in and say I've had great luck with the RX 6800 XT for Ethereum mining. I was able to snag 1 for $500 and it's been pumping out around 60mh/s consistently. Has anyone else had success with this card?"
 

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"Yooo, OP thanks for the guide! I just set up my first rig and it was super frustrating at first, but your step-by-step made it a breeze. Can you do a follow-up on optimizing hash rates and power consumption?"
 

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Hey, I just got my new rig up and running, using the guide mentioned in the OP. Got it mining with NiceHash and so far it's pulling in around 30kH/s. Anyone else have success with this setup, or is it just me?
 

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"Yooo, just wanna chime in, guys. I set up my rig last year and gotta say, it's been a wild ride. Can anyone recommend a decent GPU for a mid-range build?"
 

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"Just got my rig up and running, and I'm loving the returns on BNB. Make sure you guys get a good power supply that can handle the load, and don't even think about skimping on the cooling system. My temp is around 40°C now, which is pretty sweet"
 

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"Sick thread, been thinking of setting up my own rig for a while now. What kind of components y'all recommend for a beginner-friendly build? Anyone have a spare 3080 they're willing to part with?"
 

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"Hey guys, just a heads up, if you're new to mining, don't forget to check your local power costs and make sure it's worth it for the energy you're using. I just calculated, and with the current prices, it's barely breaking even for me. Anyone know a good resource for monitoring power usage?"
 
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