$500 Mining - Worth It?
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- Can you build a mining for $500? How long will it take to pay off? Is it even worth it?
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I like how the first 30 secs applies to right now lol
I was surprised when I saw the 2018 date
Thank you. Breaking it down this way helps us decide which rig is appropriate for a specific crypto.
You also have to worry about if the Dell actually boots with the GPU installed. Old Dells are often very picky about GPUs.
Ive never had an issue like this the real issue is does that Dell PC use an propriety psu connector.
I've not run into a proprietary PSU connector, just the front panel connector and I bought a front panel connector and figured out what all the wires did and spliced as needed to get it into a regular case. Also the proprietary power button. I had to use the original power button in parallel with the front panel button on my case or the PC wouldn't boot. Oh - and Dell put the SATA connectors right under where the GPU goes so I had to use a right and a left angle cable to get two devices connected.
Listening to this guy is exhausting
he talks too much and goes in circles
Down in New Zealand here and winter is coming. I am looking at building a mining rig as a space heater. My thinking being then the electricity cost are factored out and ROI calcs improve no end :)
For those that question that, I would have run an electric space heater that in reality would probably draw more power than a rig :)
Warren Leggatt in in Christchurch and just seen my mates rig....it heats up the hall way and bedrooms....it's a win win for him as he used to spend a pack with heaters in the rooms
Great video, thanks for sticking up for us in hard times bud, cheers!
This video matured so well
Im in the middle of building my second rig :D but i already have 2 graphics cards and a celeron 3900 i got for christmas :D
I dont mind the change in videos i apprecate all the info you offer and continuing to do so while you are traveling goes greatly apprecated aswell! Thanks!
Very nice
Finally a south African RUclips
I picked up a GTX 1080 for 570 open box, a HP Elite 8200 with an i3, 2gig ram, 250gb disk for 25, a riser for 6.90 and used an extra 4gig ram stick I had gotten for free, and the PSU from my currently dead gaming PC to run the GTX off, so it was ~600 in total. Mining ZEC since beginning of January has brought 0.32ZEC.
Forgot to add, it's running ubuntu 16.04LTS so that cost nothing
Would love to see something for those of who might have old parts laying around but want to match it with a new GPU. I did this a few months ago with a 580 and things are going good.
As you pointed out the monitor size is one important limiting factor, unlike consoles which are played usually in the living room and at a distance computer monitors are close to your face and that makes the benefit of a very high resolution less profound. You either have to increase the monitor size and move away to have a better feel of the 4k visual advantage or have a small 4k monitor. And when you put a 1080p monitor side by side you will be wondering why you payed so much more money for the 4k gaming experience and if it is worth the hassle.
The ad for this video was telling me to invest in a mining company that operates out of a mountain. Now I know where all the gpus ended up.
What's up with the audio
He is probably staying in a hotel, so he probably only has a laptop with him.
Simski he's probably not wearing pants
12:20
Never mind the audio what's up with the freakin jump cuts.
Simski i
If anyone asked this question on stream, you would say: "I won't tell you if it's worth it, but it certainly *is* profitable".
Depends on what your strategy is and whether you have Solar power on your home.. Its worth it if you have a long term strategy..
and thus dell optiplexes shoot up in price
C2Lception have they?
With gpu prices being crazy, I've been patiently buying hd7950's used on ebay, when I can find them used and under $170. I got lucky and snagged one for $80 the other day. My power cost is fairly low at .076 cents per kw/h, so I can still make money with them.
Good info. As always, thank you B and UFD for all the hard work!
nice video mate thanks a lot i do have a question can do mining with a wireless connection ?
if i were to buy such a less expensive system, i would put it to mine solo. Like a permanent lottery that plays every blocktime
Looks like I won't be setting up a cheap mining rig.
Where are you getting the earning measurements from? I have a gtx 1060 3gb and make about $1.80-2.00 a day on awesome miner before oc.
Edit: mine is the superclocked version, does that make a difference?
You can get used quattro cards for like
Thank you for this video. I’ve been breaking my head trying to figure what mobo to buy. I already have a gpu and a ps so I guess I just need like $150 to start!
The used market could be a goldmine for such an application. Going all the way to a DDR3-based system could save some dough on RAM too.
I do not for the life of me understand why people don't downgrade to a DDR3 motherboard in order to save on RAM and Motherboard pricing. What does it hurt? Absolutely nothing.
Because people did and they are overpriced and unavailable
rx 470 , rx570, 1070 or 1070 ti whos better to mine eth? and what model and brand? please help me
Instead of employing all these hardware's , will it get effective output by using only a VGA used externally to an old laptop using PCI/e card?
Thank you Brett for making this video. Its still worthy to mine on a mini budget.
Great work on this video!
Quick Question: I noticed you didn't mention the RX 570 8GB Cards. Some of them are going for $400-500, and Benchmarks online are putting it very close to a RX 580.
I have a spare system sitting around that has a Core i3-3240, an H77M-DS3H, 8GB of DDR3-1333, a 250GB HDD, and a EVGA 500B, and am planning to maybe throw in Two RX 570 8GB Cards. I think the RX 570's can perform close to an RX 580, and rake in close to the same profitability as 580's, if not slightly more profitability due to its lower power consumption.
Again, Appreciate the work you do here. I can forgive the Sketchy Audio, since I know you're in the middle of transitioning back to the United States. Keep up the great work!
buy rx 480
If you buy a µatx motherboard with onboard cpu like the Asrock QC5000 you save on RAM (DDR3), CPU (onboard) and you have 3 PCIe slots (expandable with USB hosts).
I got lucky... I decided to get into mining right before the massive price increases on cards so I picked up an RX570 8gb for $260 (New) and a 1080Ti for $750 (New) like a month before the huge price spikes for the 570 and maybe a week before prices spiked for the 1080Ti lol. So I've already paid off the 570 and the 1080Ti is already paid off as well since I could sell it used for more than I paid for it new at this point lol.
I would like to point out Fry's and microcenter are selling at MSRP. Granted with a 1-2 card limit but still. Better than paying 500 a card
You can mine other coins with ethminer even with VRAM constraints. For example, my R9 380 2GB cant mine Eth because of the DAG size, but mining Pirl is still profitable (about $1 a day currently after electricity) Also, if you wait, you can find good deals. For example, there were some $320 RX 580 4GB on Newegg but by the time you see this comment they'll be gone
I've been considering getting to mining. I currently have the spare parts to make a system based on a 6600k with 8/16/ or even 32 MB of ddr4 2666, and a gtx 960 4GB and and a gtx1070. Plus a platinum 650W, and a gold 650W. But is it even worth it when you include power costs nowdays? I pay about AU 0.26 per KW including GST. You have a lot more experience than me in these matters, what's your opinion?
Thanks for the content!
ETH works fine on Windows 10. It all depends on motherboard. I use asrock h110 pro. But as far as the profit on xfx 580 8gb, I have 36 of them and it makes between 1,75 and. 1.81 per day if mining ETH. Other coins do vary. You are right on the power supplies. But they are becoming the highest dollar piece of you go name brand. EVGA prices are crazy.
built a small rig in january for about $1500 each
2 gigabyte gtx 1080 aorus $550
intel cpu $50
seasonic 650w psu $70
asus ex b250 v7 motherboard $100 (3 pcie 16 slots and 3 pci slots. (i got 2 1080s on this with no risers.
windows 10 is free, download it from microsoft and install it on a usb drive. skip the product code. You get windows 10 free with a little reminder on the corner to activate.
4gb ddr4 ram $60
before the crash it was making $12-$14, Now its hovering around $6
You could get 2 1050’s for the same money and bring in an extra 80 cents extra per day over the 1060 3gb card.
Hi @Brett,
when all the RX470, RX570's 4GB become too small for the DAG file, is that the moment where million 4GB mining cards world wide will stop mining ethereum? and because there a no reasonable priced cards to replace them, wouldn't that be the moment where difficulty drops like the share price of lehman in 2008? :)
What's your opinion on day x - the day the DAG file will be over 2^32 bytes...
The audio is muffled but I prefer it because your voice doesnt hurt my ears when you make "s" noises.
I'd suggest you take a break until you can get a camera, mic and lights. This quality just doesn't cut it.
Good info what do you recommend ? I already have the rig i use to make music so is not a slow rig
But i have to buy a GPU & i don't pay electricity.
Ill be happy if can make a few dls a day.
Great video I did follow your step for building a cheap mining rig before and do a lot of research too. I subscribed when u got 75k sub hope u can hit 100k. cool...
Love your videos man. Thank you
Make sense thanks the vid i got an RX580 using my dad's pc, and thats what i'm making off a high day of bitcoin. I hope to build a old school runescape, and mining rig.
What if I just enjoy building things, would a mining rig be good for me?
And what is the best one to build?
Where can I buy parts from?
Where can I get used parts?
I use zotac 1050 ti's in my rig. When moderately overclocked. Each card will bring 14 hash on ethereum.
Would it be a good idea to buy a server gpu for crypto mining? Would a gpu like the nvidia tesla be profitable?
Just a better choise of cards for you: rx550 2gb with bios flash will pull 450-480h/s in cryptonight at about 75w and less than 100 bucks so replace any of those cards with 3 of these and get beyter roi.
or if u can get darn near free 750Ti 's they get touch over 200h @16~ watts
bob jones forgot to ment8on 75 is watts is the total system power draw so I am estimating about 20-25w for the gpu
I need a new computer. I’m looking to build a pc with at least 2 GPU’s to start. I want to play games (fortnite, nothing crazy) sometimes, stream Hulu/Netflix, and mine as profitability as possible full time with 1080ti’s until the new cards come out and I’ll add on possibly.
Could you do a video on the best, most profitable mining/daily pc for the entry price not counting the GPU price in the build? And maybe best option motherboard if looking to go to multiple cards eventually.
If you look for budget builds go for used components. Buying new is very pricey.
You're out of luck your dream build isn't happening
Notice I don’t have a price? Not looking for the cheapest. I’ll decide weather it’s worth it for me. And I’d prefer new as who knows what issues could come up with used.
Might just be worth mining on a separate motherboard all together and cheaping out on all those parts. I figure all in one would be a better option for the not hardcore gamer.
Matt Smith
SLI and CF is literally pointless.
Which graphics card and power source would you put in the Dell Optiplex 780?
I am sure your move to the US will be for the better. Keep it up!
I mean, $500 is nothing of a budget compared to the market nowadays. I don't think it's a "rig" but instead a budget build which will come in handy maybe for regular use but definitely not for gaming.
Buddy has a pained look on his face like he has to poop but is trying to get through the video first.
Been watching your videos of late and have got 2 gtx 760 4gb.
1 i use in gaming and it does whats required the others just still in the box not used.
Are they any good for mining or is the 7 series just to old for it.
Thx
Humble yet rabid. Cheers!
I just moved into a place with very cheap rent so I was curious about this exact thing and in 10 days was about to make a $500 purchase. I haven't watched the video yet but right now I already know the graphics cards as cheap as they're probably going to get over the course of the year because the MSRP is something we're never going to see again. Also I have to sff desktops is it worth picking up gpus for them before I get you more power-efficient computer.
Also Pentium g4400 or Pentium g4560
I have to have the TV at low volume because my roommates don't like hearing my TV so I might have missed it. Did you not mention the proprietary power supply and how difficult it would be to run a second one. I've heard you another RUclipsrs mention these PCS why not make a video about it.
Could you produce a video on how to setup a minimalistic Linux mining setup?
The Dell Optiplex listed will only support low-profile video cards.. GT 1030 max.. and I get about $0.60/day on a 1030 today
Yeah, that's the case support, you cut that open and put in whatever you want, alternatively, if you use risers, it don't matter where you place it.
thanks for this video and for you effort , i wish if yo can make the audio quality in the next video
cpu mining vs hdd minning which is worth it?
Can you really partner the RX580 to a non-UEFI BIOS? I've seen videos of people here on youtube having problems with their RX500 series GPUs and DELL pre-built PCs.
Still profitable at what power cost?
These vids help a lot. :)
Almost 100k, keep it up bros...
my r9 280x and gtx 1060 Right now are making 1300AUD a year. Paid 500 AUD
$550 right now could buy you around 0.67 ETH or around 0.05 BTC. I reckon there's no way this rig could do better than just investing this money into the crypto instead.
Will that system run an AMD RX Vega 56? I may just have one laying around!
Hey I love your videos! I want to make A rig With 4-5 1070 ti in March 2018. It is Still worth the envestment? Thanks
I wouldn’t do anything too crazy until you can spell investment first ;)
$5/day with nicehash and 4 gpus at $0.1/kwh
my mining rig was made with used parts, under 400$ and making 1.8$ a day
1 mining video = 1 btc
Acidic that is literally true waot ten minutes for a btc
Bret, This video was awesome!
THE CHANNEL IS GROWING SO FAST😁😁😁😀😀
Will the mining rate increase ?
dude, you can't replace the PSU in an OEM system just like that.. the best you can do is a dual PSU system, but that still needs some dicking around with that half-assed proprietary ATX connector
Yes you can. Worst case scenario is the psu doesn't fit inside the case. So cut the case or mount the psu somewhere else
Is a *$550 mining rig worth it? *Probably not.
Facebook marketplace is your friend to start building a cheap mining rig. Got a r9 380 and a ati radeon 5970 HD(i know its craptastic) for about $125 usd total.
Music is too loud
Another great video. +1 for the Springbok Jersey :P
Some Feedback: The Music is louder than you which makes it even harder(than just the weird audio) to understand what you are saying
You should come to Iowa, I'll hook you up with a sick HD 5770
I've got 2 badass GPUs in mobo combos in the last month. An ad up spending $1000 For a arorus 1080ti is still high but decent ROI
Buy a cheap desktop from a pawn shop, you can open them up and check them out. I have even seen custom gaming rigs for about 150 or less. You can get a 6 gig 1060 for 300.00 fron nvidia directly may have to wait a week for new stock though.
I don’t know about that 1060 from Nvidia, I have the notify me for every single video card 1060 and up for month and no stock you have to wait more than week I’ve been waiting 8 weeks not one 1060 1070 or 1080 just Titan xp for 1200 usd
now im going to build 5 of these
The sound on the vlog was so much better... Keep walking
The music in the background is distracting
HUGS from canada :) woot , thanks for making these , the wife sees them and it makes more sense to her now :D
How come you don't show us the build?
I bought my rx 580 8gb for $180 and my 16gb 2666 ram for $80
Does a 2GB card mine as well as a 4GB card of the same type?
how to double mine (amd + nvidia), with several different chips (1050,1060,1070 etc) in same rig? coz that is easiest for me (with single 12gpu mb)...
Run a program that can use both amd & Nvidia at the same time or run one program for each brand
Loved the video😁
Is it better to wait for ampere before I get to mining ?
No lol
just get a coinmine one if you want a cheap rig.
I had to check my amp.... I just changed the power cable of it and this was the first thing got out the soundcard...
TRANSPARENCY IS THE KEY!!
So how much does this rig make
was this filmed on your mining rig while it ran cause... uhhhh quality is a bit down.