Mining rig

A mining rig is a computer designed to run several graphics cards at the same time. It contains a motherboard with plenty of slots, a modest processor, a little RAM, storage for the operating system, one or more powerful power supplies and, above all, four to twelve GPUs. Everything is mounted on an open frame to help air circulate.

Unlike an ASIC miner, which computes only one algorithm, a GPU rig is versatile: it can mine different cryptocurrencies depending on the algorithms the graphics cards support, and its GPUs can later be used for other purposes, such as artificial intelligence. Bitcoin, on the other hand, can no longer be mined meaningfully with GPUs. The cards are often connected to the motherboard with PCIe risers, which allows them to be spaced apart.

To build a rig, check the number of PCIe slots on the motherboard, the total power of the power supplies with a margin of about 20%, and the cooling of the room. A dedicated system such as HiveOS makes managing the cards and settings easier. GPU settings, especially the power limit, have a big influence on power consumption and the heat produced. Finally, keep in mind that a rig's profitability varies with prices and difficulty: no result is guaranteed.

Our mining kits collection brings together parts for building your rig.