Hi! Thanks for checking out my mining rig build video. For anyone who comes across this video in the future and is considering this case, I've scanned a copy of the manual and posted it here: imgur.com/a/225Uz7m It's pretty poorly written ("Engrish") but may be helpful. As mentioned in my earlier comments I recommend upgrading the CPU, memory, and storage on this unit for best performance. Good luck!
Hello Mike, so happy to see your video. It's a big surprise for me. Thank you so much for all the questions and suggestions you mentioned in the video. VTRETU is still young in the cryptocurrency industry and there is still room for improvement. In response to these questions you raised, we have begun to improve and optimize. At the same time, thank you for your support and attention to our products. Your purchase and sharing are our greatest encouragement and recognition. Hope that in the future , we will have the opportunity to invite you to test our new-releases products Thank you again. We will continue to work hard to make better products.
Hi! Wonderful! Thank you for the comment. I hope you are able to address some of the concerns raised in my video to improve your build quality. I'm glad that we "took a chance" on the product. Once I got it set up correctly it's doing a very good job and I am pleased with our purchase. Wishing you best of luck in the future and growth for your company. 👍👍
@@CompTechMike 、 Hi Mike! Thank you for your reply! Hope in the future we can have a chance to reach cooperation. Would you mind telling me your email address? We will notify you by email when we have new products available😀
As an update to my previous comments, I wanted to add that after installing NetHash Miner on this rig and running it for a few days we noticed a pretty consistent 100% CPU utilization with the original dual core Pentium chip. Windows was frequently unresponsive and we had difficulty accessing it through our remote connection. I replaced the original Pentium G640 @2.80GHz chip with an i7-3770 @ 3.4GHz (4C/8T). It was a bit tricky to install because of all the brackets/screws and had to slide the baseplate from the original CPU mount out from under the motherboard, but once installed the machine detected the new processor and powered right up. I also set up a 64GB page file on the new (larger) hard drive we installed. Still have more testing do do but so far it is a big improvement! Photos of installation for reference (hosted on Imgur): imgur.com/a/zFtJMLN
Hi! Thanks for the tip. We've not had any trouble with the noise in ours - but we run it in a dedicated network room. I can see it being pretty noisy if you had to sit next to it all day long, LOL. 😆
In this video, recorded Feb. 21 2022, we assemble our first bitcoin cryptocurrency mining rig using a VTRETU 8x GPU case. We upgrade the memory, upgrade the storage, install a fresh copy of Windows 10 Pro, and install 8 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics cards. Thanks to @crazykkid2000, who's own video on this case inspired us to make this selection. Links to the hardware shown in this video: VTRETU case: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NC3Y2QC/ 8GB memory upgrade: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T6FHHE2/ 256GB storage upgrade: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QFXJ3NX/ 14 AWG power cord: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PBRDD2R/ Case screws set: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NPM8QWD/ L20"xW10.4" rolling computer carts (2): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09F6J6Z43/ If you have any comments, suggestions, or questions, feel free to ask them in the comments. If this video has been helpful to you, please 'like' and 'subscribe' to my channel. Thanks!
*Nice build man! I feel like buying your own risers, server power supply and mobo/cpu would be a better approach. I was able to use 12 year old computer parts for my 3090 mining rig and everything worked great*
Thanks! Definitely a fan of being able to re-use old parts. I've got computers that are 30 years old that still run great. 😊 But for my first crypto rig build this case was a lot easier than cobbling together a bunch of stuff I'm unfamiliar with. Seems like there aren't very many good case options. What case are you using with yours?
@@bitcoinpysa-cryptominer456 Okay, yeah, that wouldn't work for us in our environment. We needed a case to go in the server room. I guess we are probably the exception, since it seems like most people just run open air, lol. 🤣
Hi Alfredo! Thanks for checking out my mining rig build video. The manual does mention being able to fit 3070's, depending on their thickness (question #9 in the troubleshooting section). It's pretty poorly written ("Engrish") but I've scanned the manual here: imgur.com/a/225Uz7m Hope it helps!
Thanks for such a great video. I learned a lot from the video. I literally just ordered the same mining rig off Amazon 5 minutes after watching your video. I hope to post a video about the unboxing and setup soon. We will see how it goes. I am wondering if the mining rig will run the Cudo Operating System? My thoughts are that if it can run Windows, it can run Cudo Operating System which is a 'Lite" form of Linux. I will post a video to see if setting up Cudo Operating System on it actually works and if Installation of it is as easy as the Cudo website says. Thanks Mike.
Hi! Thanks for the comment. Yes, it's a pretty good value case for the price, once you get all the screws and wires installed correctly (LOL). Personally I upgraded the ram to 8GB, the storage to 256GB, and replaced the Pentium processor with an i7-3770 (pics of the processor upgrade in the video comments). Once I did all that it's working well for us. I'm not familiar with Cudo OS but if it's able to run on those hardware specs it should be fine. We are running Windows 10 because it needs to fit in with our office environment and be compatible with our office security software. If it weren't in our office we might consider an alternate operating system like NiceHash OS. Good luck with Cudo, let me know how it goes!
I saw that you upgraded the Ram from 4 to 8 Gigabytes. Just curious what type of Ram do I purchase if I wanted to do the same thing? Also, some people reported on Amazon that the VGA to HDMI adapter doesn't work right. Did you have any problems with it?
Hi! Thanks for the comment. That is correct - I upgraded the RAM to 8GB, the storage to 256GB, and also (later) replaced the Pentium processor with an i7-3770 (there's some pictures of the processor upgrade in the video comments). Here is a link to the ram I used: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T6FHHE2/ I did not try the HDMI adapter because I still have some VGA monitors around. Just plugged it into one of those. Having worked in IT for many years I'm not a fan of kludgy adapters, lol. 🤷🤣
Hello! Thanks for the video, first time viewer haha. I was wondering where you found the 8th power cord that was not connected to the MOBO? Mine is missing too, but the only cords I have seem to be power cords for the GPU. Also, I've tried booting a clean install using a USB drive, but bios doesn't give me an option to boot from USB, I have a SanDisk USB, would that be the issue you think? Thank you for your time!
Hi! Thanks for the comment. These cases have some assembly issues for sure. For the 8th cord I just plugged in one of the longest extras coming off the PSU. There are more than enough, even if you run eight video cards in the rig. For booting off USB, are you using the Microsoft tool (off the MS website) to create a bootable installation drive? Brand shouldn't matter, the tool will take care of formatting it correctly so that it can be read by just about anything. Just insert it, power machine on, and press DEL key on keyboard to enter BIOS and change the boot order to USB as #1.
This video is a couple years old but shows how to create bootable Windows 10 installation media: ruclips.net/video/zwxsDOrIlxY/видео.html Hope this helps!
Sorry to hear that! Have you made any hardware changes or is it still stock? Check the power connectors, including the 8th one that usually isn't plugged in right, and reseat the ram, may help? Are you plugged into a VGA monitor or using the HDMI adapter?
@@CompTechMike yep tried reseating the ram, new stick of ram, two different monitors, with and without the HDMI adapter (plugged into powered GPU), 8th Mobo power plugged in, etc. Tried everything, I have a replacement on the way. Wish me luck
I was unable to find any BIOS updates available for ours, back when I built it. I believe the model number is "ETH-B75", but there are other more recent models (someone else just commented earlier today about receiving one with a newer board). If you find any updates for it, please let us know!
@@CompTechMike thanks yeah I was able to track down the manufacturer, thanks chatgpt, and they have little to no information about updating the bios. I emailed them. Will see what happens if I can’t update it I’ll have to return it since I’m building an intel rig
i mean, it is if it's way underpowered to even load the operating system and mining software. 🤷 I noticed a lot more stability when we upgraded the RAM and CPU on this particular box.
@CompTechMike I suppose there's a good argument to be made there... I myself only know the basics of GPU Mining and never practiced it, I would really love tho, more for a hobby then anything since GPU mining is practically dead. When I got into crypto it was a much easier time due to ASIC's being widely available and basically a plug & play operation. If only GPU Rigs wasn't so darn expensive to build; even with prices nearly cut in half on hardware GPU's are so high it would make it a VERY EXPENSIVE hobby that im not sure I would even end up liking
Hi Henry! Thanks for the comment. The power supply on ours did fail about two months ago. Some kind of internal short. It would trip the breaker as soon as we plugged it in. Very annoying for us since we're at an office complex, and the breakers for our office are in a locked room only facilities maintenance can get to. Wound up giving it to the boss's son and told him to take it home to deal with it, lol. 😆 But, yeah. That no-name PSU is probably bad news. 😢
@@critten9 Afraid I don't know any good drop-in replacement. However you might have some more options if you go for a small one to power the motherboard and a larger one (plugged in through the opening on the left side) to power the graphics cards. It's been a while but I believe this may be a supported configuration? Good luck, if you find a good drop-in replacement let us know! 😊
Great video. Looking for a decent rig rack for a server room and cant seem to find one. Unfortunately the octominer wont fit a standard chassis. I was going to grab VTRETU but your video and the comments have convinced me not to waste $500 on chinese trash. Ill keep searching. Thank you!
it was 149 on newegg when i got it, def not worth 500. BTW works great with server psu and breakout board. Feels much safer running a dell 1400w plat over the no name power supply!@@leftblank3942
Great video- I got this case and after 30 minutes, windows will just freeze up. I added a 256gb ssd and enough virtual memory, what could be the issue? I’m upgrading to 8gb ram, but would like to avoid upgrading the cpu if possible
Hi! Did you do a fresh reinstall of Windows using the Microsoft media tool? Which version of Windows did you install? I recommend Windows 10 Pro 64-bit. Have you added your video cards yet (could be a power problem if your cards are drawing too much)? I would start by checking Windows Event Viewer logs and resource monitor logs for any significant issues. Also 4GB is not enough, on our system we're using 8GB real ram + 72GB of virtual mem for Nethash Miner. Good thing we upgraded the storage over what it comes with stock, lol. 😉
@@CompTechMike yes I did that - I’m adding 8gb today and will see if it improves. It mines mine for a while and then the screen freezes, power is around 1400w so under the max. If you have any other ideas I can try, I will do a few more things too- like move Gpus around the slots. Any idea if the power supply is replaceable with anything else? This one is super loud- I wonder if there’s one with a quieter fan curve
@@thiagotrevisan Hi! Thanks for the comment. I'd just go back and revisit some of the same suggestions/ideas. - When you looked at Windows Event Viewer and Resource Monitor, what exactly did you see? Windows is usually pretty good about logging causes of a crash. Did you get any specific error codes? Are you seeing any spikes in processor or memory usage? - Are you running on 110v or 220v? I believe the power supply supports both, and is "switching". It is capable of providing 2000W on a higher capacity circuit (as opposed to 1600W on a 110 plug). Maybe try running it on a higher capacity circuit (if possible) to give it a little more room to breathe, power-wise. - The power supply is definitely removable (I removed mine when replacing the processor), but it is not any size of standard form-factor that I'm aware of. I don't see any make or model numbers on the power supply itself so it may be challenging to find a direct-fit replacement. However if you're open to running the power supply outside the chassis I'd imagine you'd have a lot more options. I believe that's why there's the slot on the left side with access to the second bank of power connectors. - What exact version of Windows did you install? I recommend using the Microsoft media installation tool to install a fresh copy of Windows 10 Pro 64-bit. Note that a 32-bit version can't support more than 4GB. Also recommend making sure it is properly licensed. - What mining software are you using? Do you get any logs from that software? We're using NiceHash Miner here. - If you're running it fully loaded (8 GPU's) try moving it down to 4. Any difference in the issue then? - Have you used any tools like HWMonitor to check the thermals of the system, to verify it's not overheating? Really it's just a matter of "trial & error" and reviewing logs to identify the source of the crash. Good luck!
@@CompTechMike I figured it out, it actually was one of my LHR 3080 TI GPUs that was a little bit too sensitive to a conservative overclock I did get a 256 GB Drive, which is helpful for virtual memory, am I upgraded to 8 GB which seems to be a little bit smoother. Has been running fine now Overall I like it, temperatures are very cool
Hi Joe, thanks for checking out my video. Yes, just like any computer you will need a monitor to do the initial setup, install the operating system and apps, etc. Alternatively you will need a network connection and a remote desktop setup (to access the machine remotely). But generally you will still need a monitor to do the initial setup / configuration of the unit. Good luck!
Hi! Thanks for the comment. As I mentioned in the video, my recommendation is to format the hard drive and reinstall a fresh copy of the operating system. You can download Windows 10 onto a flash drive and use that to do the install (press the Del key to boot off a flash drive). This video is a little bit older but shows how to download the tool to create a Windows 10 flash drive: ruclips.net/video/zwxsDOrIlxY/видео.html You will also need a license key for the operating system (the VTRETU system does not include a license). You can purchase a Windows 10 license key from sites like amazon.com. I recommend the Professional 64-bit version: www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Pro-System-Builder/dp/B00ZSHDJ4O/ Hope this helps!
@@bruceli478 Hi! Yes, if you watched my entire video you can see why I gave it three stars. That is due to the issues with build quality and lack of attention to detail.
@@CompTechMike 😀I checked the link and it only has 3 reviews (your review will have an impact on the sales of the branded item) as there are pictures and details
Hi! I don't know anything about that. I just built the hardware. The actual software being ran on this particular device is "NiceHash Miner". I'm using "bitcoin" as a generic term. Sort of like how everyone used the term "xerox" back in the day to refer to making copies, even though few people actually owned a real Xerox machine. 🤷🤣
Really no reason for the upgrades. Instead of using Windows for a dedicated mining rig, most miners use HiveOS or similar. It's a dedicated mining OS needing much less resources than Windows. This is why the server comes with 4GB of RAM and only a 128GB HDD. Using HiveOS, these should be just fine and no need to upgrade. And using "Crypto" instead of "Bitcoin" in the title would be more accurate. But we understand you are a hardware guy and don't know much about mining yet. Great video!
Thanks! I read a little bit about HiveOS. Sounds like a more optimal solution. As a Windows system administrator I went with something I'm familiar with. This way we can run our standard Windows antivirus, patch management, and remote access tools. This was kind of a silly project for the boss's kid - build a crypto rig and then run it connected to the office domain (guess so they don't have to foot the power bill at home 🤷). A lot of those security requirements were because of compliance policies for domain-joined equipment. I must've done something right, because it is still running well and generating a bit of cash. But if I had it to do again, I would look into alternate OS's - and not run it on an office domain, lol. 🤷🤣
Hi! Thanks for checking out my mining rig build video. For anyone who comes across this video in the future and is considering this case, I've scanned a copy of the manual and posted it here:
imgur.com/a/225Uz7m
It's pretty poorly written ("Engrish") but may be helpful. As mentioned in my earlier comments I recommend upgrading the CPU, memory, and storage on this unit for best performance. Good luck!
Hello Mike, so happy to see your video. It's a big surprise for me.
Thank you so much for all the questions and suggestions you mentioned in the video.
VTRETU is still young in the cryptocurrency industry and there is still room for improvement.
In response to these questions you raised, we have begun to improve and optimize.
At the same time, thank you for your support and attention to our products.
Your purchase and sharing are our greatest encouragement and recognition.
Hope that in the future , we will have the opportunity to invite you to test our new-releases products
Thank you again.
We will continue to work hard to make better products.
Hi! Wonderful! Thank you for the comment. I hope you are able to address some of the concerns raised in my video to improve your build quality. I'm glad that we "took a chance" on the product. Once I got it set up correctly it's doing a very good job and I am pleased with our purchase. Wishing you best of luck in the future and growth for your company. 👍👍
@@CompTechMike 、
Hi Mike! Thank you for your reply!
Hope in the future we can have a chance to reach cooperation.
Would you mind telling me your email address?
We will notify you by email when we have new products available😀
I was lucky enough to see this video, it is very helpful for my mining career, I will buy a server miner to build my mine, thanks😎
You're welcome! Glad to help. 😊👍👍
This is cool, Mike!!
Thanks!
As an update to my previous comments, I wanted to add that after installing NetHash Miner on this rig and running it for a few days we noticed a pretty consistent 100% CPU utilization with the original dual core Pentium chip. Windows was frequently unresponsive and we had difficulty accessing it through our remote connection.
I replaced the original Pentium G640 @2.80GHz chip with an i7-3770 @ 3.4GHz (4C/8T). It was a bit tricky to install because of all the brackets/screws and had to slide the baseplate from the original CPU mount out from under the motherboard, but once installed the machine detected the new processor and powered right up. I also set up a 64GB page file on the new (larger) hard drive we installed. Still have more testing do do but so far it is a big improvement!
Photos of installation for reference (hosted on Imgur): imgur.com/a/zFtJMLN
have you reduced the PSU fan noise? try a lower RPM fan or 5000rpm noctua Nf-a4x20
Hi! Thanks for the tip. We've not had any trouble with the noise in ours - but we run it in a dedicated network room. I can see it being pretty noisy if you had to sit next to it all day long, LOL. 😆
In this video, recorded Feb. 21 2022, we assemble our first bitcoin cryptocurrency mining rig using a VTRETU 8x GPU case. We upgrade the memory, upgrade the storage, install a fresh copy of Windows 10 Pro, and install 8 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics cards. Thanks to @crazykkid2000, who's own video on this case inspired us to make this selection.
Links to the hardware shown in this video:
VTRETU case: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NC3Y2QC/
8GB memory upgrade: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T6FHHE2/
256GB storage upgrade: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QFXJ3NX/
14 AWG power cord: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PBRDD2R/
Case screws set: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NPM8QWD/
L20"xW10.4" rolling computer carts (2): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09F6J6Z43/
If you have any comments, suggestions, or questions, feel free to ask them in the comments. If this video has been helpful to you, please 'like' and 'subscribe' to my channel. Thanks!
*Nice build man! I feel like buying your own risers, server power supply and mobo/cpu would be a better approach. I was able to use 12 year old computer parts for my 3090 mining rig and everything worked great*
Thanks! Definitely a fan of being able to re-use old parts. I've got computers that are 30 years old that still run great. 😊 But for my first crypto rig build this case was a lot easier than cobbling together a bunch of stuff I'm unfamiliar with. Seems like there aren't very many good case options. What case are you using with yours?
@@CompTechMike no cases, just open frame mining rack. can get on amazon for $50-$70 or aliexpress for much cheaper if youre will to wait.
@@bitcoinpysa-cryptominer456 Okay, yeah, that wouldn't work for us in our environment. We needed a case to go in the server room. I guess we are probably the exception, since it seems like most people just run open air, lol. 🤣
can you fit 3070 supers in that bad boy?
Hi Alfredo! Thanks for checking out my mining rig build video. The manual does mention being able to fit 3070's, depending on their thickness (question #9 in the troubleshooting section). It's pretty poorly written ("Engrish") but I've scanned the manual here:
imgur.com/a/225Uz7m
Hope it helps!
perect. thank you.....
You're welcome! Glad to help. 😊
Thanks for such a great video. I learned a lot from the video. I literally just ordered the same mining rig off Amazon 5 minutes after watching your video. I hope to post a video about the unboxing and setup soon. We will see how it goes. I am wondering if the mining rig will run the Cudo Operating System? My thoughts are that if it can run Windows, it can run Cudo Operating System which is a 'Lite" form of Linux. I will post a video to see if setting up Cudo Operating System on it actually works and if Installation of it is as easy as the Cudo website says. Thanks Mike.
Hi! Thanks for the comment. Yes, it's a pretty good value case for the price, once you get all the screws and wires installed correctly (LOL). Personally I upgraded the ram to 8GB, the storage to 256GB, and replaced the Pentium processor with an i7-3770 (pics of the processor upgrade in the video comments). Once I did all that it's working well for us.
I'm not familiar with Cudo OS but if it's able to run on those hardware specs it should be fine. We are running Windows 10 because it needs to fit in with our office environment and be compatible with our office security software. If it weren't in our office we might consider an alternate operating system like NiceHash OS. Good luck with Cudo, let me know how it goes!
Could you switch OS's to run HiveOS?
Yes, I run mine with HiveOS on a USB stick.
Hi! I wouldn't see why not. As long as your system meets the hardware requirements.
I saw that you upgraded the Ram from 4 to 8 Gigabytes. Just curious what type of Ram do I purchase if I wanted to do the same thing? Also, some people reported on Amazon that the VGA to HDMI adapter doesn't work right. Did you have any problems with it?
Hi! Thanks for the comment. That is correct - I upgraded the RAM to 8GB, the storage to 256GB, and also (later) replaced the Pentium processor with an i7-3770 (there's some pictures of the processor upgrade in the video comments). Here is a link to the ram I used:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T6FHHE2/
I did not try the HDMI adapter because I still have some VGA monitors around. Just plugged it into one of those. Having worked in IT for many years I'm not a fan of kludgy adapters, lol. 🤷🤣
Hello! Thanks for the video, first time viewer haha. I was wondering where you found the 8th power cord that was not connected to the MOBO? Mine is missing too, but the only cords I have seem to be power cords for the GPU. Also, I've tried booting a clean install using a USB drive, but bios doesn't give me an option to boot from USB, I have a SanDisk USB, would that be the issue you think? Thank you for your time!
Hi! Thanks for the comment. These cases have some assembly issues for sure. For the 8th cord I just plugged in one of the longest extras coming off the PSU. There are more than enough, even if you run eight video cards in the rig.
For booting off USB, are you using the Microsoft tool (off the MS website) to create a bootable installation drive? Brand shouldn't matter, the tool will take care of formatting it correctly so that it can be read by just about anything. Just insert it, power machine on, and press DEL key on keyboard to enter BIOS and change the boot order to USB as #1.
This video is a couple years old but shows how to create bootable Windows 10 installation media:
ruclips.net/video/zwxsDOrIlxY/видео.html
Hope this helps!
Got mine today. Of course it seems to be the only one, out of all the feedback I've seen, that won't post.
Sorry to hear that! Have you made any hardware changes or is it still stock? Check the power connectors, including the 8th one that usually isn't plugged in right, and reseat the ram, may help? Are you plugged into a VGA monitor or using the HDMI adapter?
@@CompTechMike yep tried reseating the ram, new stick of ram, two different monitors, with and without the HDMI adapter (plugged into powered GPU), 8th Mobo power plugged in, etc. Tried everything, I have a replacement on the way. Wish me luck
@@datboi8140 sounds like you've covered all of the troubleshooting steps. Good luck with the replacement! 👍
Anyone update the bios for this MOBO?
I was unable to find any BIOS updates available for ours, back when I built it. I believe the model number is "ETH-B75", but there are other more recent models (someone else just commented earlier today about receiving one with a newer board). If you find any updates for it, please let us know!
@@CompTechMike thanks yeah I was able to track down the manufacturer, thanks chatgpt, and they have little to no information about updating the bios. I emailed them. Will see what happens if I can’t update it I’ll have to return it since I’m building an intel rig
Mem/storage/cpu isn't really a factor in GPU mining rigs, is it? Especially since your mostly utilizing the power of the graphics cards
i mean, it is if it's way underpowered to even load the operating system and mining software. 🤷 I noticed a lot more stability when we upgraded the RAM and CPU on this particular box.
@CompTechMike I suppose there's a good argument to be made there... I myself only know the basics of GPU Mining and never practiced it, I would really love tho, more for a hobby then anything since GPU mining is practically dead. When I got into crypto it was a much easier time due to ASIC's being widely available and basically a plug & play operation.
If only GPU Rigs wasn't so darn expensive to build; even with prices nearly cut in half on hardware GPU's are so high it would make it a VERY EXPENSIVE hobby that im not sure I would even end up liking
Great video got this case deeply discount these days. My only concern is the no name PSU. How do we know it is safe? lol
Hi Henry! Thanks for the comment. The power supply on ours did fail about two months ago. Some kind of internal short. It would trip the breaker as soon as we plugged it in. Very annoying for us since we're at an office complex, and the breakers for our office are in a locked room only facilities maintenance can get to. Wound up giving it to the boss's son and told him to take it home to deal with it, lol. 😆
But, yeah. That no-name PSU is probably bad news. 😢
@@CompTechMike wow yeah I might go ahead and change mine out. I think it is a 2u unit, any idea what psu would be good for this case?
@@critten9 Afraid I don't know any good drop-in replacement. However you might have some more options if you go for a small one to power the motherboard and a larger one (plugged in through the opening on the left side) to power the graphics cards. It's been a while but I believe this may be a supported configuration? Good luck, if you find a good drop-in replacement let us know! 😊
Great video. Looking for a decent rig rack for a server room and cant seem to find one. Unfortunately the octominer wont fit a standard chassis. I was going to grab VTRETU but your video and the comments have convinced me not to waste $500 on chinese trash. Ill keep searching. Thank you!
it was 149 on newegg when i got it, def not worth 500. BTW works great with server psu and breakout board. Feels much safer running a dell 1400w plat over the no name power supply!@@leftblank3942
Great video- I got this case and after 30 minutes, windows will just freeze up. I added a 256gb ssd and enough virtual memory, what could be the issue? I’m upgrading to 8gb ram, but would like to avoid upgrading the cpu if possible
Hi! Did you do a fresh reinstall of Windows using the Microsoft media tool? Which version of Windows did you install? I recommend Windows 10 Pro 64-bit.
Have you added your video cards yet (could be a power problem if your cards are drawing too much)?
I would start by checking Windows Event Viewer logs and resource monitor logs for any significant issues. Also 4GB is not enough, on our system we're using 8GB real ram + 72GB of virtual mem for Nethash Miner. Good thing we upgraded the storage over what it comes with stock, lol. 😉
@@CompTechMike yes I did that - I’m adding 8gb today and will see if it improves. It mines mine for a while and then the screen freezes, power is around 1400w so under the max.
If you have any other ideas I can try, I will do a few more things too- like move Gpus around the slots.
Any idea if the power supply is replaceable with anything else? This one is super loud- I wonder if there’s one with a quieter fan curve
@@thiagotrevisan Hi! Thanks for the comment. I'd just go back and revisit some of the same suggestions/ideas.
- When you looked at Windows Event Viewer and Resource Monitor, what exactly did you see? Windows is usually pretty good about logging causes of a crash. Did you get any specific error codes? Are you seeing any spikes in processor or memory usage?
- Are you running on 110v or 220v? I believe the power supply supports both, and is "switching". It is capable of providing 2000W on a higher capacity circuit (as opposed to 1600W on a 110 plug). Maybe try running it on a higher capacity circuit (if possible) to give it a little more room to breathe, power-wise.
- The power supply is definitely removable (I removed mine when replacing the processor), but it is not any size of standard form-factor that I'm aware of. I don't see any make or model numbers on the power supply itself so it may be challenging to find a direct-fit replacement. However if you're open to running the power supply outside the chassis I'd imagine you'd have a lot more options. I believe that's why there's the slot on the left side with access to the second bank of power connectors.
- What exact version of Windows did you install? I recommend using the Microsoft media installation tool to install a fresh copy of Windows 10 Pro 64-bit. Note that a 32-bit version can't support more than 4GB. Also recommend making sure it is properly licensed.
- What mining software are you using? Do you get any logs from that software? We're using NiceHash Miner here.
- If you're running it fully loaded (8 GPU's) try moving it down to 4. Any difference in the issue then?
- Have you used any tools like HWMonitor to check the thermals of the system, to verify it's not overheating?
Really it's just a matter of "trial & error" and reviewing logs to identify the source of the crash. Good luck!
@@CompTechMike I figured it out, it actually was one of my LHR 3080 TI GPUs that was a little bit too sensitive to a conservative overclock
I did get a 256 GB Drive, which is helpful for virtual memory, am I upgraded to 8 GB which seems to be a little bit smoother. Has been running fine now
Overall I like it, temperatures are very cool
@@thiagotrevisan Awesome! Glad to hear you figured it out! ☺
Do you need a monitor to min I bought the same case and I'm looking for more info also super new to this n need alot of help
Hi Joe, thanks for checking out my video. Yes, just like any computer you will need a monitor to do the initial setup, install the operating system and apps, etc. Alternatively you will need a network connection and a remote desktop setup (to access the machine remotely). But generally you will still need a monitor to do the initial setup / configuration of the unit. Good luck!
Hello mike , How do I update to a full English OS (I got one made in China)
Hi! Thanks for the comment. As I mentioned in the video, my recommendation is to format the hard drive and reinstall a fresh copy of the operating system. You can download Windows 10 onto a flash drive and use that to do the install (press the Del key to boot off a flash drive).
This video is a little bit older but shows how to download the tool to create a Windows 10 flash drive: ruclips.net/video/zwxsDOrIlxY/видео.html
You will also need a license key for the operating system (the VTRETU system does not include a license). You can purchase a Windows 10 license key from sites like amazon.com. I recommend the Professional 64-bit version:
www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Pro-System-Builder/dp/B00ZSHDJ4O/
Hope this helps!
@@CompTechMike Thanks a lot, I am trying
How about the VTRETU brand products, I see that you gave a three-star rating
@@bruceli478 Hi! Yes, if you watched my entire video you can see why I gave it three stars. That is due to the issues with build quality and lack of attention to detail.
@@CompTechMike 😀I checked the link and it only has 3 reviews (your review will have an impact on the sales of the branded item) as there are pictures and details
10:55 minute mark is literally like this other video: ruclips.net/video/zd2Suk5Dgzk/видео.html
Bitcoin Mining Rig, I thought you can't mine BTC with GPU anymore, its only ASIC that can mine BTC.
Hi! I don't know anything about that. I just built the hardware. The actual software being ran on this particular device is "NiceHash Miner".
I'm using "bitcoin" as a generic term. Sort of like how everyone used the term "xerox" back in the day to refer to making copies, even though few people actually owned a real Xerox machine. 🤷🤣
Really no reason for the upgrades. Instead of using Windows for a dedicated mining rig, most miners use HiveOS or similar. It's a dedicated mining OS needing much less resources than Windows. This is why the server comes with 4GB of RAM and only a 128GB HDD. Using HiveOS, these should be just fine and no need to upgrade. And using "Crypto" instead of "Bitcoin" in the title would be more accurate. But we understand you are a hardware guy and don't know much about mining yet. Great video!
Thanks! I read a little bit about HiveOS. Sounds like a more optimal solution. As a Windows system administrator I went with something I'm familiar with. This way we can run our standard Windows antivirus, patch management, and remote access tools. This was kind of a silly project for the boss's kid - build a crypto rig and then run it connected to the office domain (guess so they don't have to foot the power bill at home 🤷). A lot of those security requirements were because of compliance policies for domain-joined equipment. I must've done something right, because it is still running well and generating a bit of cash.
But if I had it to do again, I would look into alternate OS's - and not run it on an office domain, lol. 🤷🤣